How one man turned a coffee obsession into a job-creating startup in Bloomsburg
Andy Oakes launched Fresh Roasted Coffee; in less than a year his volume is up fivefold.
Lock Haven University, Harrisburg University step up respective nanotechnology initiatives
Two institutions of higher education are providing a significant boost to nanotechnology in Pennsylvania.
Calif. investment firm takes over Delaware County's Alarm Capital Alliance, 12-15 hires expected
Norwest Venture Partners, a $3.7 billion California investment firm, is now majority owner of Alarm Capital Alliance (ACA), providing resources that "will help us pursue multiple strategic growth initiatives," says ACA's CEO.
Fill 'er up? Exploring natural gas as automotive fuel in PA
Transit systems, large companies or school districts that maintain large fleets of buses or trucks might benefit from using natural gas as a fuel, according to a new study.
New Reading plant will add up to 250 jobs as PA's first maker of high-tech AC tubing
Cambridge-Lee Industries in Reading ramping up for manufacture of high-tech copper tubing for air conditioning.
Philadelphia's South Street West Comes of Age
West of Broad is abuzz with construction, rehab and lots of new businesses, establishing a new dining destination that's more livable than ever.
Ceramics drives Aggressive Grinding expanding in Latrobe; hiring 50 over two years
Aggressive Grinding Services in Latrobe, which specializes in precision grinding of super-hard materials, is making a commitment to ceramics with a new expansion and anticipated job growth.
From apples to apps, Ben Franklin honors NE PA innovators
Makers of an aquarium pump, a mobile phone language translator and fresh-sliced apple products are among the innovators to be honored at the annual i exchange, sponsored by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
21-Year Old Penn State student-entrepreneur develops new WordPress plugin
John Cook has developed a new WordPress plugin, has a new book on 3D gaming, sells video tutorials and more. Did we mention that he's a 21-year-old Penn State student?
Flocking to Philly: International Visitors Up Nearly 50 Percent
Visitors from Western Europe, and increasingly India, China and elsewhere in Asia, are flocking here for history, conventions and shopping.