PennDOT program to aid PA bridge replacement




On June 18, the “Pennsy Bridge” on U.S. Route 219 in Ridgeway, Pa. partially col­lapsed, injuring three construction work­ers, one critically, and backing up traffic for miles. The bridge, which was built in 1912 and carries about 5,600 vehicles a day across Elk Creek in Ridgway, was un­dergoing a $2.2 million rehabilitation by Francis J. Palo Inc. of Clarion at […]

Construction industry grows as America continues steady recovery




According to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associ­ated Builders and Contrac­tors (ABC), the U.S. con­struction in­dustry added more jobs in October than during the previous four months combined. Construction employ­ment grew by 31,000 net new jobs last month while nonresidential construction employment increased by 20,100 jobs. “Over the past year, nonresidential construction employment has expanded […]

A Q&A with Chris Molineaux, president & CEO of PA BIO




To take the pulse of the life sciences industry in Pennsylvania and assess its importance for job creation and economic development, Business Central talked with Christopher Molineaux, president & CEO of PA BIO, headquartered near Philadelphia. Business Central: How important is the life sciences industry to Pennsylvania’s economy? Molineaux: We have over 2,300 companies in the life sciences in Pennsylvania, […]

Penn State seminar helps energize social media for businesses




According to the State of Inbound Marketing Report, 42% of the marketers surveyed stated that Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites were critical or important to their business. The way to successfully use social media is to make sure your company’s posts and ads stand out from the crowd and target the right audience, which was the subject of […]

Pennsylvania Business Woman to launch January 2016




This past September, we published our seventh annual Women Making a Difference edition of the Pennsylvania Business Central, which provided our readers with 37 profiles of hardworking members of almost every industry, from non-profit to banking to healthcare. It has been the mission of that campaign to project women’s voices into the business community. But why limit this necessary editorial […]

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C&G Savings Bank and Cresson Community Bank announce merger agreement



ALTOONA, PA – C&G Savings Bank (C&G) and Cresson Community Bank (Cresson) jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. The transaction combines two trusted organizations, each with roots dating back 100 years. C&G, with approximately $122 million in assets, currently operates six branches in Blair and Cambria counties. Cresson has assets totaling approximately $60 million and has one […]

University Orthopedics Center and Blair Orthopedics approve merger agreement



ALTOONA, PA – University Orthopedics Center (UOC) and Blair Orthopedic Associates (BOA) have approved a merger agreement to consolidate medical group ownership and operations. The consolidated UOC Company will be effective beginning Jan. 1, 2016. The merger will combine the resources of BOA and UOC to facilitate the continued development of a comprehensive network of service locations, expansion of meaningful […]

Entrepreneurship as a mindset




As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), five Penn State student panelists gathered together for a panel discussion facilitated by Lion Launch Pad co-director, Elizabeth Kisenwether in Foster Auditorium of, Pattee Library of University Park on Tuesday evening, Nov. 17. The open forum entitled, “Is E for me? Why College is an Ideal Time to start a Business” was an […]

Rapid learners have replaced the expert: Anne Deeter Gallaher shifts GEW PSU into “high gear”




It is easy enough to just tell a student that they need to overcome obstacles. It is much harder to calmly lay out all of the options they have at their disposal. A luncheon and book signing featuring Anne Deeter Gallaher, CEO of Deeter Gallaher group LLC, and her new book “The Future Belongs to Students in High Gear” were […]