Marcellus Business Central set to debut June 10
By Andy Elder
STATE COLLEGE — In a little more than a week, on June 10, Pennsylvania Business Central will debut its sister publication — Marcellus Business Central.
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MBA to offer ‘Lean Operations’ and ‘Six Sigma’ programs in Williamsport
By Brock Pronko
The Manufacturer & Business Association will offer its ‘lean operations’ and ’six sigma’ programs, two proven methods for reducing waste and increasing efficiency in manufacturing and production processes, in Williamsport.
Top 100 Organizations issue now out
By Andy Elder
Pennsylvania Business Central has once again recognized 100 organizations — from the largest businesses in the region to much smaller non-profits — that enjoyed an extraordinary year, achieved record performance or received awards.
Unemployment claims at 352,000, fewest since 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plummeted last week to 352,000, the fewest since April 2008. The decline added to evidence that the job market is strengthening.
Webinar today to look at seismic testing associated with Marcellus gas development
UNIVERSITY PARK — A Web-based seminar sponsored by Penn State Extension will examine seismic testing associated with Marcellus gas development in Pennsylvania.
Titled “Seismic Testing: What’s It All About?”, the 75-minute webinar will begin at 1 p.m. today.
State Senate leader: Target for new shale bill by February
HARRISBURG — The leader of the Pennsylvania Senate is setting another deadline for passage of a Marcellus shale impact fee package.
Senate President Joseph Scarnati, R-Jefferson, said he wants the state House and Senate to decide on a Marcellus shale drilling policy, before Gov. Tom Corbett gives his budget address in early February.
Juniata College seeks businesses for annual Career Fair
HUNTINGDON — Juniata College is currently recruiting representatives from area and regional businesses interested in recruiting Juniata students for full-time jobs, internships or to discuss career options.
2012 GJ/CC Business Hall of Fame laureates announced
JOHNSTOWN — William Polacek, CEO and founder of JWF Industries, and chairman of the 2012 Greater Johnstown/Cambria County Business Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony, recently announced the names of the 2012 laureates during a press conference at JWF Industries.
Weak results from Oracle drag down tech shares
By JOSHUA FREED
AP Business Writer
Technology stocks led the market lower on Wednesday after a disappointing earnings report from Oracle Corp.
Uncertainty over whether Washington will extend a tax cut and surprisingly large loans by the European Central Bank to boost the region’s banks also gave investors reasons to sell stocks.
The Nasdaq composite fell 53 points, or [...]
Home purchases up, but earlier sales look weaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans who bought previously occupied homes rose last month. But the National Association of Realtors says it overstated about 3.5 million sales during and after the Great Recession, showing the housing market remains much weaker than previously thought.
Ben Franklin Program invests in two regional companies
STATE COLLEGE — The Board of Directors for Ben Franklin Technology Partners/CNP, approved an investment in a tech-based start-up located in the program’s 32-county footprint and within the Pennsylvania Business Central 20-county coverage area.
The center’s board also approved a $100,000 investment for one university-based research project involved in developing a method for removing sulfates from acid mine drainage.
