Q and A: Doug Michels, OraSure Technologies
Doug Michels, CEO of OraSure Technologies in Bethlehem, was named last month to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
For the Love of Incubators: NEPA Couple Leads Region's Renaissance
He's an extrovert. She's more reserved. John and Kristine Augustine have different methods, but all of Northeastern PA is benefiting thanks to this couple's separate leadership of business incubators there.
Harrisburg's History Making Household
Rising utility rates motivated the Wilsons to make some changes. In the process, they became the world's first homeowners to sell a carbon credit, and they're hoping others follow their lead.
Q and A: Dan and Denise Marcolina, Marcolina Design
These early adopters of Photoshop have earned attention for pushing the software's capabilities to its limits, and were tapped by Adobe recently to develop a presentation for Photoshop's 20th anniversary.
Q and A: Drew Becher, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
At 40, he has already earned the trust and respect of the likes of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Bette Midler. Now the passionate Ohio native is hoping to bring technology and a deft greening touch to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Q and A: Slavko Milekic, University of the Arts
The medical doctor and professor from the former Yugoslavia is an innovator in cognitive science and is developing an eye-tracking webcam that will make the iPhone seem so 2007.
Q and A: Valerie Gaydos, Private Investors Forum
She wants entrepreneurs to believe in angels and government to pay attention to the real and unique payback that angel investors can provide at events like the upcoming Angel Venture Fair.
Q and A: Carmen Scott Dawson, AdVanz LLC
This former top IT sales rep nearly lost everything when undiagnosed Lyme's disease unleashed a whirlwind of medical problems upon him. Now, the Erie native is back home engaging and empowering unlikely entrepreneurs throughout the state.
Q and A: Matt Bieber, Originate Ventures
At 25, he has a career's worth of experience in finance, politics and entrepreneurism. He was also just promoted to prinicipal with Originate Ventures in Bethlehem.
Q and A: Ed Sheehan, Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Born in Johnstown, Ed Sheehan returned there 20 years ago to start a family and help a young, growing company. Now CEO, Sheehan has helped bring jobs, technology and prestige back to his birthplace.