Philly's low-cost amenities are among the traits that make it a desirable city in which to live, but patterning the city after Silicon Valley might not be wise, says this fast-rising economist who also plays sax in a local jam band.
TransducerWorks, based in Centre Hall, designs products for clients that want to be able to see ultrasound images in better detail. It's growing out of its leased 3,000-square foot office and is hoping to buy a building about twice the size.
Hanover is near a lot of communities with access to fast broadband Internet connections. But that access is harder to come by in Hanover itself. Several groups are partnering to get the town near the Maryland border more connected.
GreenCircle Certified, based northwest of Philadelphia, certifies whether products contain recycled components. Now it's partnering with the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center to certify more Pennsylvania-made products.
Applying online for benefits like food stamps and child-care subsidies was once an ordeal in Pennsylvania. An upgrade to the state's portal for many social services simplified that process and netted recognition in the Computerworld Honors Program.
Carnegie Mellon University is ramping up its efforts to turn out high-performing, innovative companies.
Pretty much everyone likes to save money, and most people carry cell phones with them nearly everywhere they go. Jose Cortorreal's venture, CeeLink, combines these things with a service that sends text messages with coupons for local businesses.
Propel IT's technology connects vehicle fleets' GPS signals with weather stations across the country to improve fuel and operational efficiency.
We set out to find which Pennsylvania-based investors would most likely find the next big innovation, and our experts weigh in why these five VC stars made our list.
The 30 year-old co-founder of Pittsburgh's premier green economy initiatives, this nonprofit aims to help Pittsburgh grow by transforming vacant land, connecting people to the green economy, and using green strategies.