Econonmic Growth Connection

ARRA Opportunities for Veteran Owned Businesses

2010-01-28T16:13:31Z

The PA Department of General Services is holding a free workshop in conjunction with the PA Veterans Business Advocates Committee for Veteran-Owned Businesses. This workshop will allow veteran business owners to:

Learn more about the American Reinvestment & Recovery Act (ARRA)

Know how to find ARRA opportunities through the Commonwealth and other organizations

Explore government programs to help small businesses

Hear about a new Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (SDV) certification through the Commonwealth available to those interested in ARRA projects

A workshop flyer is attached for your information.

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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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Recession To Renaissance

2010-01-26T14:14:22Z

Viewing the present as an exciting time in which new opportunities can emerge, women entrepreneurs not only recognize that change and agility is needed to guide their businesses through a period of recession, but also know that they will not operate their businesses in the same way going forward.

The stage has been set! Seton Hill University’s E-Magnify is pleased to announce the launch of a new educational event - A Women’s Entrepreneurial Symposium, March 9, 2010 at Seton Hill University’s new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, located in downtown Greensburg, PA. This event succeeds its highly successful “Building A World Class Business” Conference.

Keynote Speaker: Cindy Solomon - Nationally recognized speaker, consultant and executive coach will discuss “The Customer of the Future™: Creating True Customer and Employee Loyalty.” Cindy will motivate you through her humorous motivational style to transform your organization into an organization that adapts to change with cheers, rather than jeers! Hear practical, real life examples from her extensive work in organizations who have transformed themselves to not only meet their customer needs, but to exceed them!

Panel Discussion:
A “super panel” of women entrepreneurs discussing and debating actions they have taken to address the rebirth of their businesses will follow the keynote address.

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2nlcd4e569da7ea

https://events.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e2nlcd4e569da7ea

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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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Westmoreland manufacturer plans to expand production, create jobs

2009-10-01T12:52:55Z

A Westmoreland County solar power-products manufacturer plans to expand production and create about 375 jobs over the next three years, funded in part by $7.5 million from the state to help pay for equipment, the company president said Wednesday.

More Information

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Marcellus Shale drilling activity robust despite low natural gas prices

2009-10-01T12:49:10Z

The number of natural gas wells permitted and drilled in the Marcellus Shale formation, including Western Pennsylvania, continues to climb despite the lowest natural gas prices in seven years.

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Seton Hill dream now real

2009-10-01T12:47:52Z

Seton Hill University President JoAnne Boyle said she was looking forward to a full schedule of "quality performances" in the university's $22 million performing arts center in downtown Greensburg.

More Information:

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