Lancaster's Illuminex expects $2M equity investment
Lancaster's Illuminex expects a $2 million equity investment for its photovoltaic nanotechnology.
Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority gives nanotech $5.7M boost
Six projects in PA centered on nanotechnology received a combined $5.7 million last week through funding approved by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority at its quarterly meeting.
Latrobe's Kennametal collaborates on nanotechnology with PSU
Latrobe's Kennametal works with Penn State to develop nanotechnology for carbides.
Piezo Resonance of Bellefonte wins funding
Piezo Resonance Innovations wins funding from Ben Franklin; to begin manufacturing in Q3 2010.
Pittsburgh's Calgon contracts to control mercury emissions
Pittsburgh's Calgon Caron Corporation wins $34 million in contracts with electric power plants and a cement plant for its mercury emission technology.
Guest Commentary: John Sider, Deputy Secretary of Technology Investment for PA DCED
It might be a bit of an understatement to say 2009 was a challenging year. I imagine there are a few who will be celebrating less that a new year is coming and more that this one is ending.
2009 In Review: Top 10 Companies
From Hegins to Hershey and hydrogen to healthcare, our list of PA's most compelling companies is as diverse as it is promising. They not only survived the recession, they thrived.
Keystone Edge on holiday break, next issue Jan. 14
We know many of our story subjects and readers will get a much-deserved opportunity to break away from the office during the next several weeks. As a result, Keystone Edge will take a holiday break from publishing from Dec. 24 through Jan. 13.
Places to be: Affordability and proximity raise Berks County's stock
Greater Reading in Berks County received a bit of national attention in the last year for its affordable housing market and proximity to a number of major metropolitan areas.
Places to be: Young workers wanted in Altoona-Blair County
Need a job? Go to Altoona. That's right, that Altoona in Blair County. The old railroad town has erased industrial decline thanks in large part to the work of the Altoona-Blair County Development (ABCD) Corporation.