Philly solar conversion company among highlights of Cleantech Investment Forum
The 3rd Annual Cleantech Investment Forum brought together entrepreneurs with investors.
Civic Science raises $1.2 million and plans to expand, hire four
CivicScience, makers of digital tools and widgets that collects and analyzes consumer opinion and behavior, has raised $1.2 million to expand the company and roll out a new audience measurement platform.
Scranton mobile app entrepreneurs nab $50K investment
Rather than concentrating on their own ideas for apps, Adam Ceresko and Andrew Herman of Appek are courting businesses that want apps developed for them.
Pittsburgh Wins: Economic Data Suggests Recent Gains in Western PA Jobs, Investment
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.
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.
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.
Ben Franklin funds $2M to seven Southeast PA firms on heels of Early Stage Venture Showcase
The visionary folks at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA have been as busy as the companies they support.
Meet the 'higros': Businesses that generate nearly every new job in PA
Less than 1 percent of Pennsylvania businesses create nearly every new job in the state. Identifying these businesses and encouraging their growth would be a new approach to economic development.
From FlyCast to appMobi: $6M investment brings Lancaster firm closer to smartphone app developers
Angel investors are pouring $6 million into a Lancaster company that helps smart phone application developers make their apps available on multiple platforms.
Pittsburgh's water world could be future industry cluster
The region is taking the next step toward the creation of a thriving industry around our abundant water supply, a Water Innovation Consortium that will inspire innovation among the more than 3,000 water-related firms here.