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.
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.
Places to be: Lancaster-York packs a one-two punch
In bowling parlance, one could say Lancaster sets 'em up and York knocks 'em down. The rural Central PA strongholds are rapidly outgrowing the hyphen that often connects the sister cities.
Places to be: More than Steelers for Pittsburgh pride
And Pittsburgh thought it couldn't get any better. A sixth Super Bowl ring was a great way to start the year. But with the world's attention on the city for the G20 Summit in the fall, it had only just beginin the Steel City.
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.