http://www.egcw.org/ en dbates@egcw.org Copyright 2010 2010-01-28T16:09:46+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/benedictine-monk-named-as-new-president-of-st.-vincent-college/ http://www.egcw.org/site/benedictine-monk-named-as-new-president-of-st.-vincent-college/#When:16:09:46Z {summary}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 2010-01-28T16:09:46+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/westmoreland-authority-finally-drawing-more-water-from-lake/ http://www.egcw.org/site/westmoreland-authority-finally-drawing-more-water-from-lake/#When:14:33:21Z {summary}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     2010-01-26T14:33:21+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/new-technology-helps-treat-waste-water-in-marcellus-shale-operations/ http://www.egcw.org/site/new-technology-helps-treat-waste-water-in-marcellus-shale-operations/#When:14:30:08Z {summary}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     2010-01-26T14:30:08+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/natural-gas-locked-in-marcellus-shale-has-companies-rushing-to-cash-in-on-p/ http://www.egcw.org/site/natural-gas-locked-in-marcellus-shale-has-companies-rushing-to-cash-in-on-p/#When:14:19:52Z {summary} 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. Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09340/1018586-28.stm#ixzz0djFIRRF8       2010-01-26T14:19:52+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/overly-door-company-of-greensburg/ http://www.egcw.org/site/overly-door-company-of-greensburg/#When:16:19:39Z {summary}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.   2009-11-09T16:19:39+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/governor-rendell-says-22-million-investment-will-create-375-jobs-statewide-/ http://www.egcw.org/site/governor-rendell-says-22-million-investment-will-create-375-jobs-statewide-/#When:16:15:25Z {summary}Read this Article at NewPA.com. 2009-10-27T16:15:25+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/welcome-to-our-new-website/ http://www.egcw.org/site/welcome-to-our-new-website/#When:12:27:13Z {summary}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 SkiavoPresident, EGCW 2009-10-16T12:27:13+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/philips-respironics-christens-32-million-facility/ http://www.egcw.org/site/philips-respironics-christens-32-million-facility/#When:13:48:16Z {summary}Philips Respironics employees and area government officials on Thursday celebrated sleep. Read the article. 2009-10-02T13:48:16+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/westmoreland-manufacturer-plans-to-expand-production-create-jobs/ http://www.egcw.org/site/westmoreland-manufacturer-plans-to-expand-production-create-jobs/#When:12:52:55Z {summary}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 2009-10-01T12:52:55+00:00 http://www.egcw.org/site/marcellus-shale-drilling-activity-robust-despite-low-natural-gas-prices/ http://www.egcw.org/site/marcellus-shale-drilling-activity-robust-despite-low-natural-gas-prices/#When:12:49:10Z {summary}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. More Information 2009-10-01T12:49:10+00:00