http://www.egcw.org/ en dbates@egcw.org Copyright 2011 2011-11-08T20:21:02+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/community-meeting-porcelain-park-borough-of-derry http://www.egcw.org/site/community-meeting-porcelain-park-borough-of-derry#When:20:21:02Z {summary}The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland is applying for a FY 12 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former Porcelain Park site in the Borough of Derry. A community meeting will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM in the Derry Station Community Room, 100 West Second Street, Derry, PA 15627 for a public review and comment period of the “Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA)” and EPA grant proposal. Copies of the application will be available for viewing at our office, the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland office, and the Borough of Derry offices during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday until November 23, 2011. Public Comment can be directed to Hallie Chatfield, RACW Revitalization Coordinator at 724-830-3050 or hchatfie@co.westmoreland.pa.us by November 23rd. 2011-11-08T20:21:02+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/expanding-your-market-into-the-marcellus-shale-industry http://www.egcw.org/site/expanding-your-market-into-the-marcellus-shale-industry#When:15:05:52Z {summary}The Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGC), the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation, the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners, Pennsylvania Representative Eli Evankovich, and Penn State New Kensington all collaborated to hold a Marcellus Shale procurement fair on August 4, 2011. Committed to helping the local business community capitalize on opportunities in the Marcellus industry, the purpose of the procurement fair was to educate local companies. The fair provided insight on issues related to the Marcellus industry, including securing contracts, and even allowed attendees to meet Marcellus industry representatives. Speakers at this event included representatives for the Southpoint Energy Resource Group, Range Resources, EQT, and the Pennsylvania Department of General Services. More than 140 representatives from local companies attended the event. The EGC, along with other partners, also participated in two additional procurement fairs that were held in 2010. Featured speakers for the fairs have included the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA), Atlas Energy, Baker Hughes, XTO and Universal Well Service. “The economic activity that is being generated from the Marcellus Shale industry is an opportunity for Western Pennsylvania businesses to capitalize on,” Procurement and Program Director, Donna Bates, stated. “Supply chain development is a necessary step to the success of the industry in our county. These types of procurement fairs bring opportunities for local companies to find their niche in the market.” For information on future events, please contact the Economic Growth Connection at egc@egcw.org. 2011-08-24T15:05:52+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/downtown-destinations http://www.egcw.org/site/downtown-destinations#When:13:56:19Z {summary}The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland today unveiled a new website designed to promote business development in the county's core communities. "Downtown Destinations" showcases marketable properties in the county's cities and boroughs that are available for business expansions or new enterprise. To read more: http://www.co.westmoreland.pa.us/westmoreland/cwp/view.asp?a=7&q=634147 2011-04-20T13:56:19+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/marcellus-gas-firms-courted-by-westmoreland http://www.egcw.org/site/marcellus-gas-firms-courted-by-westmoreland#When:13:36:43Z {summary} Westmoreland County economic development officials want to attract more Marcellus shale drilling and service companies that would create jobs. The county will solicit proposals from companies to lease part of the former Sony Corp. television plant near New Stanton, which closed last year, to house a plant for treatment of wastewater from drilling, a move officials say could lead to Westmoreland serving as a hub for the industry. Read more: Marcellus gas firms courted by Westmoreland to spur jobs - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_718613.html#ixzz1K4Q22Qpk 2011-04-20T13:36:43+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/new-strategy-eyed-for-ex-sony-site http://www.egcw.org/site/new-strategy-eyed-for-ex-sony-site#When:13:33:15Z {summary} On a recent wintry afternoon, Doug Orbin stood near the center of the cavernous former Sony Corp. television plant and remembered the glory days. Read more: New strategy eyed for ex-Sony site in Westmoreland County - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_723776.html#ixzz1K4PPxPu6 2011-04-20T13:33:15+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/survey http://www.egcw.org/site/survey#When:20:36:43Z {summary}We are conducting a survey, and your response would be appreciated. The hottest natural gas boom in the world is right here. The Marcellus Shale formation is driving energy firms to Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, and the influx of dollars is creating business opportunities with natural gas and service companies, supporting businesses and worker spending. As a business operating in Westmoreland County, you may be taking advantage of the opportunities with the emerging natural gas industry. In many cases, those opportunities are being missed. In order to best serve the business community of Westmoreland County, the Westmoreland Development Council, in conjunction with the Chambers of Commerce, is asking for businesses to participate in a brief survey. As you will see, the surveys ask for very general information relating to interest, involvement and assistant sought in the industry. Once the surveys are completed and submitted and the information is compiled, the County organizations will have a good understanding of the current status of our business community and make the necessary steps to assist those wanting to take advantage of the many opportunities in this emerging industry. The Economic Growth Connection, Westmoreland Development Council and county Chambers of Commerce thank you for your participation! If you cannot see the survey below, click here to take survey. 2010-08-12T20:36:43+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/arnold-to-pittsburgh-rail-project-picks-up-speed http://www.egcw.org/site/arnold-to-pittsburgh-rail-project-picks-up-speed#When:00:55:14Z {summary}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     2010-05-13T00:55:14+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/official-face-challenges-of-finding-new-use-for-former-sony-plant http://www.egcw.org/site/official-face-challenges-of-finding-new-use-for-former-sony-plant#When:00:53:57Z {summary}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. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10115/1052913-28.stm#ixzz0njsfDpBK 2010-05-13T00:53:57+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/the-marcellus-shale-how-your-company-could-get-in-on-the-action http://www.egcw.org/site/the-marcellus-shale-how-your-company-could-get-in-on-the-action#When:00:49:14Z {summary}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 2010-05-13T00:49:14+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/pennsylvania-named-as-finalist-in-federal-race-to-the-top-school-reform-com http://www.egcw.org/site/pennsylvania-named-as-finalist-in-federal-race-to-the-top-school-reform-com#When:21:23:35Z {summary}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 2010-03-17T21:23:35+00:00