News and Events

Keeping current and tapping into educational opportunities is key to any business leader. Visit this section for useful information and details on upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:

Market Access Grants Still Available

If your company is planning a trade activity for new international market development with travel to a foreign market or trade show, Market Access Grants (MAG) are still available this fiscal year for companies under $40M in sales.

Companies can apply for up to $3,000 (with a 50/50 company match) to offset expenses such as airfare, lodging, in-country transportation, interpreter fees, or exhibition fees. One application can be submittedper company per fiscal year.

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

is offering private firms direct payments for specific renewable energy projects (i.e. wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, etc.) installed on their facilities with payments equal to 10-30% of the installed cost of the renewable energy project. These direct payments cover projects installed between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 and make renewable energy technology more affordable and shorten payback periods. For more information, go to: http://www.ustreas.gov/recovery/1603.shtml


SBA Offers Emergency Bridge Loans to Small Manufacturers

If your small business is stressed meeting expenses during these economic times, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a new loan program designed just for you. SBA’s America’s Recovery Capital Loan Program (ARC) can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability. Each small business is limited to one ARC loan. ARC loans will be offered by some SBA lenders for as long as funding is available or until September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. For more details on the program, go to:  http://sba.gov/recovery/arcloanprogram/index.html.

 

Save Energy Now - Energy Assessment Application

The U.S. Department of Energy is accepting online applications for Save Energy Now energy assessments. Full details can be found at:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/application.html

 

IMC News Releases:

  • 0810 IMC Elects Officers
  • 0710 WLKIZ Client Designs Products for Inventors
  • 2008-09 Annual Report Released
  • 0710 New Website Designed to Expand Local Business Growth
  • 0510 IMC Announces Energy Procurement Workshops
  • 0310 IMC Announces Next Executive Director
  • 0110 IMC Executive Director Testifies at Economic Development Hearing
  • 0110 IMC Executive Completes National Emerging Leader Program

Featured Items

The Facts About Modern Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Institute has released it's 8th edition of The Facts About Modern Manufacturing. Click here to read the report.

eBizITPA Accepting IT Kickstart Applications

The IT Kickstart Program encourages small and medium-sized businesses across Pennsylvania to implement information technology projects. This program will enable your business to increase competitiveness and profitability, improve relationships with customers and provide access to a broader range of IT suppliers. For more information, go to http://www.ebizitpa.org/programs.

Commonwealth Financing Authority

  • The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) was established as an independent agency of the Commonwealth to administer Pennsylvania's economic stimulus packages. The CFA holds fiduciary responsibility over the funding of programs and investments in Pennsylvania's economic growth. Click here for more information.