The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) recently approved three low-interest loans totaling more than $4 million. PIDA approved a 15-year $2.25 million real estate loan and a 10-ye...
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy released a new report Monday, acknowledging the critical role of advanced energy technology innovation in providing a sustainable domestic ene...
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The state recently awarded an additional $96 million in grants to 5,373 small businesses statewide impacted by the COVID-19 business closure order. Funding is through the COVID-19 Relief Statewide ...
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East Penn, operator of the world’s largest single-site battery manufacturing facility, recently launched a new product in its Deka product line. The Deka line uses Compu-Press, a process that com...
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The Ball Corporation, which supplies sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household product customers, recently announced plans to build a new U.S. aluminum beverag...
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A new EY survey found that 90 percent of oil and gas executives agree that investments in technology and workforce are essential for industry survival of current market conditions, with 58 percent say...
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Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, and Conagra Brands recently entered into an agreement that would allow Utz to purchase H.K. Anderson, a peanut butter-filled pretzel brand, for less than...
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Customers who have difficulty paying their bills have resources available, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) said. Every major electric and natural gas utility PUC oversees offers Customer Assist...
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State College-based Blue Mountain Quality Resources, a developer of enterprise asset management products and services for the Life Sciences industry, recently received growth investment from...
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Audubon-based Globus Medical plans to expand its Montgomery County manufacturing operations. The company is a medical device manufacturer of more than 200 products. It focuses on the design, deve...
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AlphaLab Health, a planned health care and life sciences accelerator that will be headquartered at the Allegheny General Hospital Suburban campus in Bellevue, is seeking applications from entrepreneur...
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Penn State Behrend held a virtual career and internship fair Wednesday. The fair featured more than 80 companies and government agencies who communicated with Penn State students and alumni via video...
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently issued a request for proposals to develop training programs that teach high-tech welding skills applicable in the energy sector. ARC is a partner ...
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The nonprofit Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) in Doylestown recently began a $19 million expansion project. A total of 41 companies work at the location, but there are more than 70 member ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently provided PPG with funding for its research into the use of two versatile, high-output processes in the production of lithium-ion battery electrodes. PPG...
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The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) recently opened the application period for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing. More than $41 million will be availabl...
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Alvernia University is partnering with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) to provide incubator support and explore investment opportunities for innovative pro...
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Gov. Tom Wolf has called on the General Assembly to provide additional financial relief for small businesses that have suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic is a public he...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded western Pennsylvania two Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants. Butler County was a...
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The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee recently advanced legislation that would assist higher education institutions experiencing financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sena...
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