Posted on November 8, 2011 at 3:21 PM / Permalink
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.
Posted on August 24, 2011 at 10:05 AM / Permalink
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.
Posted on April 20, 2011 at 8:56 AM / Permalink
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