Fast-growing consulting company spins off new business in southwest PA
The founder of Southwest PA information technology and human resources consulting shop Newton Consulting has opened another business under the Newton name.
Central PA green-product contest going national
In 2008 a new competition in Central PA challenged businesses and entrepreneurs to come up with environmentally conscious products. Now, the idea launched in Williamsport is spreading to other states.
Woman grows Indiana County businesses by tapping into new markets
Elizabeth Gregg's first business started out in 1988 with two people in an Indiana County business incubator. Now she employs about 80 people between her two businesses, both located in Indiana.
New state fund to provide money for college energy-saving projects
Pennsylvania colleges that are looking for ways to use less energy could get financial help from a new pot of money just for that purpose.
A Pittsburgh Sculpture Inspired by Steelmakers, Sustainability
The city's South Side will be the home of a public sculpture 14 years in the making and made from repurposed Pittsburgh-area industrial discards.
Manufacturing Innovation: How PA Is Fighting to Stay Ahead
Pennsylvania manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies, becoming more nimble and reducing wasted time so they can compete with companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Philly Startup Has Prescription for Entering Growing China Healthcare Market
The new company looks to help small- and medium-sized pharma, biotech and medical device firms enter the fastest-growing market in the world.
Vacant block in Reading to become two-acre farm
One city block in Reading is about to become home to an urban garden much different from the typical backyard vegetable patch. This weekend a nonprofit called PermaCultivate will host volunteers to break ground on the Reading Roots Urban Farm.
Quirky Snapple video lands industry award for Reading-area design agency
The marketing agency that handles the Snapple beverage account had an idea for an online rap video. A West Reading design firm transformed that into a video that's been viewed more than a half-million times.
Pittsburgh's MogiMe creates a marketplace for app designers
MogiMe on the South Side has launched a new mobile social gaming network that hopes to be the ultimate marketplace for app designers around the world.