Technical schools are collaborating with state agencies to “rebrand” skilled trade programs as lucrative career paths that streamline students into the 21st century workforce.

Cumberland County general contractor Mowery has announced new members of its leadership team, including a new chief operating officer.

State Police told firearms dealers to expect an automated system to process background checks for the lawful transfer or sale of so-called “ghost guns,” partially manufactured firearm kits that can be assembled by a purchaser with no traceability.

Harsco Corp. announced Friday that it sold its Houston-based metal flooring and fencing company, IKG, to a private equity company, KPS Capital Partners LP, of New York.

Harrisburg-based HB Global LLC announced it has acquired Spectrum Mechanical & Service Contractors LLC, an HVAC company in Arizona.

As Brian Greenplate walks the floor of his company, Precision Cut Industries, he takes time to personally address each employee, asking them about the pace of their work, their needs for the day or their upcoming holiday plans.

Baltimore-based TranZed Apprenticeships, a non-profit organization working with companies and other non-profits around the country to promote modern apprentice programs, has partnered with the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) to help find jobs for local skilled workers.

A total of 13 Central Pennsylvania breweries won 19 awards in competition, while two Lehigh Valley breweries came away with three awards.

Pennsylvania taxpayers paid an additional $1.17 billion in import taxes on products subject the Trump administration’s tariffs in its ongoing trade dispute with China, according to the latest Tariff Tracker produced by Tariffs Hurt the Heartland, a nonprofit coalition of trade advocacy groups.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is preparing for the state’s second year of commercial-scale hemp production, and will begin accepting applications from growers and processors to participate in the 2020 hemp program.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that hemp farmers in 21 states will be eligible for crop insurance next year, including some in Pennsylvania.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was excoriated by overseers in the Senate for allegedly failing to adequately protect U.S. consumers from unsafe and defective products.

Fresh from the holidays, batteries recharged, you’re all ready to start a new year of business.  Twelve new months, 52 new weeks stretch out before you.  Do you and your team have a coherent plan for this New Year? I’ll bet many of you don’t.

From now until Jan. 21, state officials are accepting comments for Gov. Tom Wolf’s federally mandated four-year workforce development plan, which seeks to coordinate the efforts of the state's educational institutions, economic development programs and employers of the region’s major industries to create a pathway to optimal employment.

More than $1 million in grants were awarded Friday to dozens of career and technical centers (CTCs) and area vocational technical education schools across the state.