Starting in telemarketing and now firmly planted in the energy sector, this CEO of a Pittsburgh-based company that helps building owners and managers run their facilities more efficiently is well-positioned to continue explosive growth.
A new breed of assisted technology firms is using computers and related devices to help the disabled go to work, a hope held by many and promoted by a number of public and private organizations across the state.
Perfect Prototype describes itself as an interactives company, "telling stories with innovative technology to create engaging, educational experiences for people," says Matthew Browning, company president.
According to an annual ranking by Site Selection magazine, 337 corporate offices located in Pennsylvania in 2010 � the fourth-highest number in the U.S. Texas took first place, followed by Ohio and Louisiana.
All Traffic Solutions makes electronic road signs like the ones you've seen alerting you to crashes or warning you that you're going too fast. Its signs allow customers to change messages and monitor traffic patterns over the Internet.
350Green, which designs and runs networks of electric vehicle charging stations, is preparing to build a total of 66 of these stations in Pennsylvania. At least in the beginning they will be in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
In February Flashpoint Informatics opened a data center in State College. The two-year-old company also provides services like custom software design and information technology consulting.
This year BarCamp Harrisburg, set for April 9 at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, will feature tracks on smart phone apps and the interaction of education and technology.
While the latest U.S. Census figures weren't very enlightening for Greater Pittsburgh, an annual report issued Wednesday on the region's economy shows significant recovery with manufacturing, jobs and several sectors on the upswing.
The company, which primarily serves medical and electronics industries, grew revenues by nearly 50 percent and expanded its R&D, production capacity and geographic reach.