Two former government IT managers thought their Pennsylvania colleagues needed more opportunities to learn how to do their jobs better. They, along with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, created the Government Technology Institute.
Like most businesses, Arcos Industries, a Central Pennsylvania company that makes materials used in welding, was looking for ways to expand its business. The answer has proven to be overseas.
After taking up a raw-food diet that made him feel healthier than he ever had, Brad Gruno started a $5 million business selling crackers and chips that fit into his lifestyle.
If a bill in the state legislature is eventually signed into law, Pennsylvania drivers will be able to commute in lower-speed vehicles without producing harmful emissions.
A Central PA company that makes custom-designed metal parts for a variety of customers recently expanded its space and is planning to hire a few more workers.
A company in south-central PA provides technology that enables high-definition TVs to work without threading new cables through walls, but that's just the beginning.