The Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) recently awarded the Iron Workers Local 404 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of Dauphin County $297,000 through the Ap...
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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia recently appointed Manu Asthana, PJM Interconnection president and CEO, to its board of directors for a two-year term. “We are so glad to welcome ...
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The state Senate will soon vote on a seemingly modest tweak of environmental regulations that the plastics industry is confident will open an exciting door to new recycling technology aimed at whittli...
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The Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative recently awarded more than $15 million in grants to 15 projects ...
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Radial, a commerce technology and operations company, plans to hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers for its Easton fulfillment center. Positions include packing and shipping, sorting, and picking....
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Boeing Co. recently extended its contract with Triumph Group’s Triumph Systems and Support business for an additional two years. The contract, originally reached in 2017, is for ground support e...
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U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia traveled this week to Johnstown and Mechanicsburg, Pa., two industry-heavy cities, to highlight workforce development within the region. During his ...
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House Republicans introduced Wednesday a legislative package, including four bills and one resolution, designed to foster Pennsylvania’s economic recovery following the impact of the COVID-19 pandem...
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The Regional Industrial Development Corp. (RIDC) recently received $300,000 through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program to perform environmental remediation on the three main bay cranes at Mill 19 in P...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would require Amtrak to transfer ownership of the Keystone East Line to Pennsylvania. Under the Keystone Line for the Commonweal...
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Gentex Corporation, an advanced manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), announced last week plans to expand operations at its headquarters in Fell Township, Lackawanna County, creating 60...
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Legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would help make the country more prepared for pandemics. The Managing American Knowledge and Equipment to Prevent Pandemic Emerg...
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The Statewide Small Business Assistance (SBA) program recently awarded $4.5 million in COVID-19 relief funding to 258 small businesses in and around the 2nd Senate District. Grants range from $5,00...
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WEDnetPA, an alliance of educational providers serving the state’s business community, provided more than $6.5 million in training assistance to 715 companies during fiscal year 2019-20. Funding ...
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The Factory LLC, a Bethlehem-based investor and operator of food, beverage, and pet health companies in Lehigh Valley, will be hosting its second annual StartUp Lehigh Valley event virtually Nov. 18 f...
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWC PD) recently awarded McKean Defense Group with two five-year contracts totaling more than $65 million. The first contract is for $31 mil...
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Board of Commissioners leadership from Butler, Washington, and Beaver counties sent correspondence Wednesday to President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe B...
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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 state Senate recently approved legislation that would help increase the earning potential of workers with disabilities. Senate Bill 890 would create a new classification called Workers with Jo...
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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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