Voila, it's Veolia: Philly's steam loop provider changes name, maintains efficient heat processes
Currently, 300 Philly buildings utilize Veolia's steam heat. The highest profile building, literally, is the Comcast Center.
Snap!Retail nabs $6 million in venture capital
Pittsburgh-based Snap!Retail has raised $6 million in venture capital funding to further the development of products that give independent retailers a competitive edge against larger retailers online.
Spectacle: Salvaging Creativity in York
In the last 10 years, this resourceful, innovative effort has grown from a 140 square foot silo in Maryland to a 26,000 square foot repurposed historic factory in south Central PA. Its impact can be seen all over downtown York.
Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow: Report's Regional Indicators Show Progress, Needs
Pittsburgh has come a long way in the last 30 years, and a new report from Pittsburgh Today aims to spark civic dialogue by benchmarking the 22-county region against other cities according to a variety of data.
Growth of Medical Devices Keeps PA's Life Sciences Industry Healthy
While pharma has been heavily impacted by the recession, a steady, growing roster of medical device innovators are creating the technology, companies and jobs for the next generation of healthcare.
Two PA businesses get national awards for technological innovations in government projects
Advanced Cooling Technologies, which makes equipment for government and private-sector customers, and robotics firm RE2 were among 44 companies that received Tibbetts Awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
New director hopes to build on successes at University of Scranton's SBDC
Lisa M. Hall, newly promoted to run the Small Business Development Center at the University of Scranton, plans to expand its existing programs for female entrepreneurs and agribusiness.
Survey of businesses in and around northwest PA to show transportation needs
A survey being conducted as part of the Erie Inland Port initiative has revealed some surprising findings -- like the fact that regional businesses are more likely to use the port in Baltimore than the one in Erie.
Thousands expected in Philadelphia for national conference on brownfield redevelopment
Pennsylvania brownfields ready to be redeveloped will be showcased during a nationwide conference next month. About 6,500 people are expected to come to the Brownfields 2011 conference, which focuses on revitalizing unused industrial sites.
Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology spreading to distribution centers nationwide
An Allentown company's hydrogen fueling technology is becoming more prevalent in distribution centers around the country.