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. View the articles from Pennsylvania Manufacturer for topics affecting manufacturing across the state.

Upcoming Events:

April - June:

$35,000 New Energy Contest

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA and PennTAP will award one winning entrepreneur with $35,000 to start or develop a clean energy-oriented idea that could turn into a business opportunity. This includes (but is not limited to) improvements to existing technologies, new hardware or software products that improve efficiency, new battery or fuel cell applications, engine and turbine technologies and agriculture-based projects. For more information, go to: http://newenergyplan.benfranklin.org/

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:

  • 0110 IMC Executive Completes National Emerging Leader Program
  • 1209 WLKIZ Companies Receive $468,391 in KIZ Tax Credits
  • 1209 Technology Futures Announces Annual Conference
  • 1009 Business Owners to Learn & Practice Profit 101!
  • 0709 IMC Releases Results of Next Generation Manufacturing Study
  • 0209 IMC Sponsoring Next Generation Manufacturing Study

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PA Manufacturer Magazine

PA Manufacturer explores trends and issues impacting manufacturers across the Commonwealth. Each issue profiles people and companies that have become the backbone of the Commonwealths' most important industry. The magazine offers practical management advice and case studies of innovation from the shop floor to the back office.

View the articles from Pennsylvania Manufacturer for topics affecting manufacturing across the state.