About an hour ago Almost $6 million has been awarded to some Westmoreland County municipalities and organizations to help spur economic development projects. The money is part of Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, of the Office of the Budget, for the acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. • The City of Greensburg $1.5 million will be used to adapt a former department store into a hotel along South Pennsylvania Avenue. The city hasn’t yet found a developer for the long-desired project, but Greensburg Community Development Corporation Ashley Kertes said she hopes a $1.5 million grant could serve as an incentive for prospective builders. “It’s to try to entice developers to bring that in, we were hoping to have a developer lined up by now,” she said. GCDC put out a request for proposals for the hotel project in February, with no responses. The … [Read more...] about Westmoreland development projects get nearly $6 million
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Mexico proposes US fund Central America development projects
Luis Alonso Lugo, Associated Press Updated 6:15 pm PDT, Thursday, May 23, 2019 Mexico's Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard speaks with reporters, Thursday, May 23, 2019, after meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Mexico's Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard speaks with reporters, Thursday, May 23, 2019, after meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Photo: Patrick Semansky, AP Photo: Patrick Semansky, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Mexico's Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard speaks with reporters, Thursday, May 23, 2019, after meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Mexico's Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard speaks with … [Read more...] about Mexico proposes US fund Central America development projects
Biofab educational workforce development project launched at UNH
Leitzel Center teams with ARMI with goal of creating national model A biofabrication and life sciences workforce development project being developed with the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute in Manchester is taking shape at the University New Hampshire. The initiative, the Building Stronger Workforce Alliances for BioFabrication & BioEngineering Through K-12 Education and Enrichment project, will team with science educators, industry scientists and engineers to build awareness of the emerging biofabrication industry in the state to support the state’s science standards for K-12 students. The initiative teams UNH’s Joan and James Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science and Engineering Education with ARMI, which is developing large-scale manufacturing of engineered and tissue-related technologies to benefit existing industries and grow new ones. “This project will serve as a national model for collaboration across education, outreach and business to … [Read more...] about Biofab educational workforce development project launched at UNH
Norwalk development projects on display for CT senator
By Kelly Kultys Published 4:48 pm EDT, Monday, April 15, 2019 Steve Kleppin, the director of planning and zoning for Norwalk, shows Sen. Chris Murphy a development site during a tour on Monday, April 15, 2019. Steve Kleppin, the director of planning and zoning for Norwalk, shows Sen. Chris Murphy a development site during a tour on Monday, April 15, 2019. Photo: Kelly Kultys / Hearst Connecticut Media Buy photo Photo: Kelly Kultys / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Image 1 of 15 Steve Kleppin, the director of planning and zoning for Norwalk, shows Sen. Chris Murphy a development site during a tour on Monday, April 15, 2019. Steve Kleppin, the director of planning and zoning for Norwalk, shows Sen. Chris Murphy a development site during a tour on Monday, … [Read more...] about Norwalk development projects on display for CT senator
Major progress expected at several development projects around the region
High-profile developments throughout Maryland aiming to provide in-demand space across a variety of sectors expect substantial progress in 2019. Projects ranging from “Chapter 1” of Weller Development Co.’s $5.5 billion Port Covington overhaul in Baltimore to the Chestertown Business Campus project in Kent County seek to capitalize on market appetite for industrial buildings, multifamily residential and cybersecurity supporting infrastructure. This article is part of The Daily Record’s special publication, Doing Business in Maryland: Outlook 2019. More stories from this publication:Major progress expected at several development projects around the region | While 2019 economic outlook is good, less optimism looms for future | Generational leadership shifts at companies can lead to technology changes | Cybersecurity talent pool is small but in high demand | Maryland companies are embracing industry disruption in order to survive Browse profiles of the state, … [Read more...] about Major progress expected at several development projects around the region