Pittsburgh raises almost $35M in third-quarter venture capital; Thorley Industries hiring 20-plus
Pittsburgh venture capital deals topped $34 million in the third quarter of 2011, according to the National Venture Capital Association.
Manufacturing Innovation: How PA Is Fighting to Stay Ahead
Pennsylvania manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies, becoming more nimble and reducing wasted time so they can compete with companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Fast-growing consulting company spins off new business in southwest PA
The founder of Southwest PA information technology and human resources consulting shop Newton Consulting has opened another business under the Newton name.
New community college campus in Poconos will have space for 5,000 students
Northampton Community College's new campus in Monroe County will have three buildings, a library, child care center, athletic fields and room for 5,000 students.
Philly Startup Has Prescription for Entering Growing China Healthcare Market
The new company looks to help small- and medium-sized pharma, biotech and medical device firms enter the fastest-growing market in the world.
Lancaster company gives businesses new way to target customers online
Retargeting uses cookies to show ads to Internet users who already checked out a company's products online. A Lancaster marketing and printing firm called Allegra is providing it for small and medium businesses.
Central PA green-product contest going national
In 2008 a new competition in Central PA challenged businesses and entrepreneurs to come up with environmentally conscious products. Now, the idea launched in Williamsport is spreading to other states.
Conshohocken software startup VCopious receives funding, expects to double staff by end of 2012
VCopious is expanding rapidly. The nine month-old, Conshohocken-based software company just announced it has received funding of an undisclosed amount from a consortium of four funders.
It's Not a Festival; DesignPhiladelphia Could Be An Economic Savior
In its seventh year and now a brand agency, Hilary Jay's movement runs Oct. 13-23, putting forth its collective might with 150 public events.
Quirky Snapple video lands industry award for Reading-area design agency
The marketing agency that handles the Snapple beverage account had an idea for an online rap video. A West Reading design firm transformed that into a video that's been viewed more than a half-million times.