Mid-sized companies, industry analysts say, prospered during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now face roadblocks that inhibit continued growth.
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Manufacturing
ABC Keystone and Central PA chapters of ABC consolidate
ABC Keystone and the Central PA Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors have consolidated to strengthen business development and education.
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York’s Holla Spirits offering Ready-to-Drink cocktails
Holla Spirits, a millennial-owned spirits company in York, has expanded its on-the-go pouch line-up to include three Ready-to-Drink cocktails.
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Construction industry reeling from lack of materials and increased costs
The current economy with supply chain disruptions and increased costs of materials is a “nightmare” for the construction industry.
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Thaddeus Stevens receives state grant to expand short-term workforce training
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology plans to use a $200,000 Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program (MTTC) to fund a full-time Workforce Development Manager.
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Heather Valudes shares inspiration as she prepares to take helm of Lancaster Chamber of Commerce
Heather Valudes, the first female president chosen to lead the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce said she wants to focus her energy on how best to utilize the business community for success. She will take on her new role June 27, after the retirement of Tom Baldridge June 24.
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Three Central Pennsylvania programs receive School-to-Work grants
Three Central Pennsylvania programs designed to prepare students for the workforce are among 12 programs chosen to receive Schools-to-Work grants.
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Fenner Precision Polymers relocates corporate offices
Fenner Precision Polymers, a leader in reinforced polymer technology, is moving its corporate offices from Manheim borough to Manheim Township.
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Advancements in 3D printing materials will change manufacturing
New research in 3D printing will change the way manufacturers produce products in an era of supply chain issues and worker shortages, industry experts predict.
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Summit highlights funding and research for hemp industry
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding highlighted nearly $1 million in Wolf Administration investments for the commonwealth’s hemp industry as he opened the 2022 Pennsylvania Hemp Summit in Lancaster today.
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State grant will boost apprenticeship programs to build skilled labor force in South Central Pa.
The Manufacturers’ Association of York received a state grant to support efforts to grow a skilled workforce in York and surrounding counties.
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Apprenticeship programs are on the rise and the state is investing
Apprenticeship programs are growing across the state to help students earn while they learn and provide employers with a stream of workers they need. Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced awards totaling more than $11 million for 26 apprenticeship programs for occupations in agriculture, manufacturing, health care, IT, education, human services, building trades and more. “Apprenticeships ...
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Construction industry reaches into middle schools for future employees
More than 40 volunteers from commercial construction companies introduced middle schoolers to the various careers open to them during a hands-on learning day.
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E-commerce boosts industrial growth as people shop from home
According to a study of the top 11 regions in the country by Transwestern Development Company, there has been a 25% increase in growth in manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Southcentral Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley since the global financial crises of 2007-2009.
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SCHOTT looks to expand North American business following year of growth
Mainz, Germany-based glass vial manufacturer SCHOTT grew its sales in the United States by 11.1% in 2021 to more than $530.6 million.
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