Million dollar investments for Pittsburgh's Acquion, RedZone and more
Several Pittsburgh companies landed large venture capital and grant funding in the millions this month and several made major announcements.
Oberg Industries hiring 50, unveils the clean scene of metal manufacturing
Pittsburgh manufacturer Oberg Industries wants to dispel the image of manufacturing jobs as dirty work with a job fair and the hiring of 50 people for the growing company.
State College-based Matchup Huddle weighs best fantasy football advice using social platform
Each week fantasy football managers decide which players of their players should be benched. A team of entrepreneurs from State College turned that choice into game called Matchup Huddle, based on fantasy managers' advice on which players to start.
Chambersburg man's solar-powered generator is light, portable and quiet
Kurt Hinds of alternative-energy company Kur Technologies has a prototype for a 21-pound generator with a 12-volt battery. It includes an LED light, three standard electrical outlets and two outlets comparable to a car's cigarette lighter.
King of Prussia clinical research firm doubling staff
Greenphire, a high growth private company based in King of Prussia, is fundamentally changing the clinical research industry with products designed to streamline the administrative process and enhance patient compliance.
Industrial equipment maker moving HQ to Pittsburgh area, hiring 10
A Connecticut manufacturer of high-tech equipment for the electrical power, chemical and oil and gas industries is moving its headquarters to southwestern Pennsylvania.
Philly's Startup Scene: A New Underdog Story?
The future starts now for Philadelphia's startup community, which attempts to redefine itself and move forward by nurturing its successes and new faces.
Erie Innovation Fund rolls dice on first two investments
The local Ben Franklin Technology Partners group and the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority have joined forces to fund CE Convergence and @Home FMS.
Reclaiming PA's Brownfields: Assessing Potential
Several organizations and partnerships have developed to make re-using dormant brownfield sites throughout PA easier and more impactful.
UPMC hiring thousands; Pittsburgh jobs picture shows steady gains
UPMC anticipates mega hiring next year, nearly 1,900 new jobs, positions that range from medical professionals to administrators, administration and IT professionals.