Econonmic Growth Connection

Arnold-to-Pittsburgh rail project picks up speed

2010-05-12T17:55:14Z

Backers of a proposed commuter rail line that would run between northern Westmoreland County and Pittsburgh say the project is on the fast track and could begin operations in mid-2013.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_680001.html

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Official face challenges of finding new use for former Sony plant

2010-05-12T17:53:57Z

Officials face challenge of finding new use for former Sony plant that could bring jobs to Westmoreland County.The closing of the Sony Technology Center in Westmoreland County was an economic catastrophe -- and a terrific opportunity.Just two dozen people now work for Sony in the massive plant that employed more than 3,000 people at the height of its days producing TVs almost the size of the Volkswagens. The Japanese company announced a little more than a year ago it was closing the plant as the market moved toward lighter, flat screen TVs.

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The Marcellus Shale: How your company could get in on the action

2010-05-12T17:49:14Z

Before Marcellus Shale gas can go to market, you need exploration and production companies to get it out of the ground, midstream companies to gather and process it, and pipeline companies to transport the goods.

http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/04/26/daily62.html

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Pennsylvania Named as Finalist in Federal ‘Race to the Top’ School Reform Competition

2010-03-17T14:23:35Z

Pennsylvania’s strategies for improving public education have helped it emerge as a finalist in the highly competitive "Race to the Top" federal grant competition, Governor Edward G. Rendell and Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said today.

http://www.pde.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=7201&PageID=510952&mode=2&contentid=http://pubcontent.state.pa.us/publishedcontent/publish/cop_hhs/pde/single_web/newsroom_press_releases/news_releases/rendell_administration__pennsylvania_named_as_finalist_in_federal__race_to_the_top__school_reform_competition.html

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Next Generation Manufacturing:Roadmap to World Class Performance

2010-03-15T15:30:30Z

The future of America’s manufacturing industry hinges on its ability to adapt to fast changing realities of the global economy and execute on the strategies necessary for manufacturing business success. A 2009 national survey of more than 2,500 manufacturers rated the importance of six business strategies that stood out as most crucial to achieve world-class performance.

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FirstEnergy to pay $4.7 billion for Allegheny Energy if states OK

2010-03-15T15:24:27Z

FirstEnergy Corp. said Thursday it agreed to pay $4.7 billion to acquire Greensburg-based Allegheny Energy Inc.

The new FirstEnergy, based in Akron, Ohio, would serve 6.1 million customers in seven states. The deal, approved by both companies' boards, still faces regulatory hurdles in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. First Energy would pick up $3.8 billion in Allegheny Energy debt

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_666670.html

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Westmoreland County site receives permit to serve Marcellus drillers

2010-03-15T15:14:42Z

A Fox Chapel businessman has obtained a state permit to treat wastewater from natural gas drilling operations at a former glass plant near New Stanton.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_671456.html

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Benedictine monk named as new president of St. Vincent College

2010-01-28T16:09:46Z

Ten years after hiring its first lay president, St. Vincent College officials yesterday tapped a Benedictine monk to head the 164-year-old Catholic institution. Brother Norman Hipps,

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_664286.html

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Westmoreland Authority finally drawing more water from lake

2010-01-26T14:33:21Z

After years of haggling with the federal government, the Army Corps of Engineers officially turned over more water storage space in the lake, which serves as a flood-control reservoir.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_664074.html

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New technology helps treat waste water in Marcellus Shale operations

2010-01-26T14:30:08Z

Two local companies involved in the natural gas industry are expecting SteelWater to run deep -- about 6,000 feet deep below the surface in the Marcellus Shale Basin where the thousands of gallons of water used each day to produce gas must be disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_657502.html

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Natural Gas Locked in Marcellus Shale has Companies Rushing to Cash in on Possibilities

2010-01-26T14:19:52Z

When event coordinators for Hart Energy Publishing began planning a Pittsburgh conference for natural gas producers, they reserved space in the Westin Convention Center Hotel for the gathering.

"We thought we'd be doing extremely well if we had 300 people," said Leslie Haines, editor in chief of Hart's trade journal, Oil and Gas Investor.

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Overly Door Company of Greensburg

2009-11-09T16:19:39Z

The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC) announced that it has successfully assisted Overly Door Company of Greensburg in obtaining financing through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).

Overly Door Company’s approval was in the amount of $550,920. The proceeds of this funding will be used to purchase and renovate a 60,000 square foot facility in the Greensburg-Hempfield Industrial Park. Overly Door Company manufactures specialty doors for a wide variety of industries. Overly Door Company, and its affiliate, Overly Manufacturing, have been key employers in the community since the 1800s. This project will create 19 new jobs in Westmoreland County over the next three years.

PIDA financing makes loans available for land and building acquisition or construction for industrial and manufacturing projects throughout the state.

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Governor Rendell says $22 Million Investment Will Create 375 Jobs Statewide, Stimulate Pennsylvania

2009-10-27T16:15:25Z

Read this Article at NewPA.com.

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Welcome to our new website

2009-10-16T12:27:13Z

In our quest to help improve the economy and quality of life for the residents of Westmoreland County, we have established a workable and useful website to assist the business community in a meaningful way to retain and grow new jobs. We hope you’ll review the information included on the new website. The EGC staff and I look forward to discussing ways in which we can assist your needs.

John Skiavo
President, EGCW

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Philips Respironics christens $32 million facility

2009-10-02T13:48:16Z

Philips Respironics employees and area government officials on Thursday celebrated sleep. Read the article.

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