Hiring! Pittsburgh's ThoughtForm, Spreadshirt and Ideal Integration all expanding
Three Pittsburgh companies are expanding and adding staff: ThoughtForm, Ideal Integrations and Spreadshirt.
Conversation Starters: Abundant Innovation in PA's Tourism Industry
Sustainability, social media and new ideas are pushing Pennsylvania's tourism industry in new directions, many of which will be on display for the statewide Together for Tourism summit March 14-16 in Harrisburg.
Tech Talk: Open Data, Civic Transparency Coming to Philly through Code for America
The Department of Technology and Code for America program are working to make currently private data sets public, allowing real time access for citizens and the opportunity for developers to create applications to use the data in new ways.
Allentown startup putting zero-emission electric utility trucks on American roads
ZeroTruck makes vehicles with a lithium ion battery pack instead of a standard internal combustion engine. The company is targeting those who use medium-sized trucks, like utilities, delivery companies and municipal customers.
Meadville plastics maker expands into new building, hiring 25
Throughout the downturn in the economy, a northwest PA plastics company looked for chances to expand its business. Now Tech Molded Plastics is in the midst of nearly doubling its space and looking for new hires.
Two new business incubators opening within a mile of each other in Reading
The Reading Phoenix Business Complex has an open house this month. This summer, the Berks County Community Foundation hopes to open a business incubator in its headquarters.
Reading-based EnerSys expands with purchase of lithium-ion battery maker
Battery manufacturer EnerSys recently announced its acquisition of ABSL Power Solutions, which makes lithium-ion batteries for satellites, underwater vehicles and portable communication systems for militaries around the world.
Allentown company's wastewater treatment products work without silicone or oil
Bioscience Inc., an Allentown company that makes wastewater treatment products, just introduced a new liquid to its Microcat line, which uses natural microbes to break down contaminants.
Tom Brokaw Goes to Reading, Where Seeds of Recovery Bloom
The arts, entrepreneurship, academia and opportunity are alive again in Reading, where the loss of manufacturing jobs is being overcome through a variety of public and private initiatives.
Voila, it's Veolia: Philly's steam loop provider changes name, maintains efficient heat processes
Currently, 300 Philly buildings utilize Veolia's steam heat. The highest profile building, literally, is the Comcast Center.