Venture Idol: Bethlehem company's appliance backup to be sold on national TV
Next time you tune into the TV shopping channel QVC, you might see a product, direct from Bethlehem, that might salvage your sanity during the next power outage.
Marketing to older Americans is successful move for Harrisburg agency
The 2010 Census found that about 122 million Americans were at least 45 years old. That speaks well of the future for Varsity, a Harrisburg marketing agency focused exclusively on what it calls "the mature market."
Fragrance and flavor manufacturer in Poconos one of America's fastest-growing companies
Vigon International makes more than 1,800 formulations including natural and artificial flavorings, fragrances, essential oils and botanical extracts. Its business has grown an impressive 55 percent over the last three years.
Manufacturing council will give advice on state policy to encourage industry growth
Governmental agencies and representatives of manufacturing companies in the state are joining together to encourage progress among traditional and cutting-edge companies in that sector.
Lancaster company's process leads businesses to develop innovative products and services
Christopher W. Miller says innovation is a process rather than an event. His company, Innovation Focus, assembles teams at client companies and prompts them to consider their resources and customers' future needs, leading to new products.
Camp Hill management consulting firm expanding geographic reach
A business environment in which most companies are working to maximize their resources is a boon to consultants who help them reach that goal. Such is the case for Momentum Inc., a Harrisburg-area management consulting firm.
Allegheny County commercial printer embraces technology to grow
Even though people are managing more and more of their lives on computers, smart phones and tablets, there's something special about paper and ink. That means there is plenty of room for inventive commercial printers, like Knepper Press, to thrive.
Contest seeks business ideas and new technologies in natural-gas drilling
The Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center is currently accepting applications for a contest, which will give a total of $50,000 in cash to the two most promising shale-related innovations.
Westmoreland County medical device firm expects to hire up to 20 in coming years
Xodus Medical, a southwestern PA medical-device maker is planning to expand, both physically and by adding to its payroll.
BlueTree Allied Angels launches new chapter in Erie
BlueTree Allied Angels, an angel-investor group based in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford, launched an Erie chapter in February. It now counts 14 investors as members.