ARC POWER
The Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization initiative targets federal resources to help communities and regions that have been affected by job losses in coal mining, coal power plant operations, and coal related supply chain industries due to the changing economics of America’s energy production.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP)
For more than 31 years, BFTP has provided both early-stage, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative, expert resources.
Catalyst Connection
Catalyst Connection is a private, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, providing consulting and training services to small manufacturers in southwestern PA, accelerating revenue growth and improving productivity.
CLEAResult
CLEAResult makes energy efficiency smarter, faster and more accessible for everyone. CLEAResult works with utilities, businesses and consumers to enhance the energy experience on a local and global level.
Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC)
DVIRC is an economic development organization focused on the Delaware Valley region’s manufacturing community. Their mission is to grow business value by providing direct services in consulting, executive network groups, and training and education.
Duquesne Light Co. (DLC)
For more than a century, DLC has been working around the clock to deliver a safe and reliable supply of electricity to nearly 600,000 customers in Allegheny and Beaver counties.
Fayette County Career & Technical Institute (FCCTI)
FCCTI prepares all students for career and post-secondary success by empowering them with high levels of technical skill, academic proficiency and professionalism.
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State
Connects the Pittsburgh region with the University faculty, staff, and programs to support sustainable communities through research, local outreach, engaged scholarship, and educational opportunities.
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) acts as a single point of contact providing the tools and resources to help businesses in Greater Reading thrive. Through economic, real estate and workforce development, GRCA can assist businesses looking to expand, relocate and fill open positions with qualified workers.
Green Building Alliance (GBA)
GBA advances innovation in the built environment by empowering people to create environmentally, economically, and socially vibrant places. GBA is one of the oldest regional green building organizations in the United States and proudly serves Pittsburgh and the 26 counties of Western PA, with stakeholders across the Mid-Atlantic, United States, and the world.
Infinite Erie
Infinite Erie is a community and economic development strategy designed to harness funding opportunities, unify diverse public, private, and civic stakeholders around a common vision, and advance equitable economic development across Erie County, Pennsylvania. Coordinating inclusive growth strategies for transformative change, Infinite Erie brings together a cross-sector coalition with shared goals to:
- Foster economic growth
- Promote vibrant neighborhoods
- Build a diversified economy that benefits everyone
The Innovation Partnership (I-Part)
I-Part is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations located throughout the Commonwealth of PA. Their goal is to help early-stage technology companies in PA secure federal funding opportunities.
Innovative Manufacturers’ Center (IMC)
IMC is dedicated to driving economic success and profitable growth for the 12 counties they serve and the entire state. Objective, expert advice and actionable solutions are available to small- and medium-sized manufacturers through IMC events and resources.
Invent Penn State
Invent Penn State leverages Penn State’s research, knowledge, and entrepreneurial spirit in collaboration with industry, entrepreneurs, and academia to develop products and services that will benefit PA citizens and humankind.
Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)
MRC is a private, non-profit corporation that helps small and mid-sized manufacturers increase their competitiveness by providing them with consulting, education, and strategic partnering.
MANTEC
MANTEC is an economic development nonprofit on a mission to improve south central PA manufacturers’ top line, bottom line, and pipeline by providing a wide range of business advisory services, training and events, and career exploration programs.
NEPA Alliance
A regional community and economic development agency serving the seven counties of Northeastern Pennsylvania including Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill and Wayne. The agency serves as the regional coordinator for Pennsylvania’s Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program and ARC Local Development District (LDD).
Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (NEPIRC)
NEPIRC is a not-for-profit organization that provides world-class professional services exclusively to manufacturers throughout northeastern and northern Pennsylvania.
Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission
A regional community and economic development agency serving the five counties Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming counties. The NTRPDC serves as the regional coordinator for Pennsylvania’s Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP) program and ARC Local Development District (LDD).
Northwestern Industrial Resource Center (NWIRC)
The NWIRC enhances the competitiveness and growth of small- and medium-sized manufacturers in northwest PA by working with clients to improve productivity and technological performance.
PA Manufacturer’s Association (PMA)
Founded in 1909 by Bucks County industrialist Joseph Grundy, the PMA is the nonprofit statewide trade organization representing the manufacturing sector in PA’s public policy process.
PA Solar Center
The Pennsylvania Solar Center is a trusted advisor for potential solar owners going through the solar procurement process, linking them with technical assistance, investors, funding opportunities and qualified solar developers in an effort to make the process of going solar simpler and straightforward.
Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
PREP is a statewide network of business assistance partners designed to help companies start, grow, and prosper.
Penn State College of Engineering Learning Factory
The Bernard M. Gordon Learning Factory is a hands-on facility for engineering students to use in conjunction with their courses, capstone design, and research projects. The Learning Factory provides modern design, prototyping, and manufacturing facilities, including machining, 3D printing, welding, metrology, and CAD/CAM.
Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS)
ICDS is one of seven interdisciplinary research institutes within Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research. ICDS brings researchers together to develop and apply innovative, high performance computation methods.
Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE)
IEE connects and supports interdisciplinary teams of researchers to solve some of the world’s most difficult energy and environmental challenges.
Penn State Materials Research Institute (MRI)
MRI provides leadership both at Penn State and in the materials community worldwide, coordinating materials-related activities, maintaining core and shared facilities, training students, and fostering collegial exchanges of expertise.
Penn State Sustainability
Penn State Sustainability supports the sustainability movement at Penn State as consultants and coaches who guide and bolster sustainability efforts at the University. Our staff has expertise in a number of areas, including student and staff engagement, curriculum development, student-community projects, operations, research, and more.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
As a special mission affiliate of Penn State, Penn College has earned its position as the state’s premier technical college and pursues a vision to become known as a national leader in applied technology education.
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
An agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that exists to ensure a vibrant economy, public safety, and a successful future for Pennsylvania agriculture.
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
DCED’s mission is to foster opportunities for businesses to grow and for communities to succeed and thrive in a global economy. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for Pennsylvania citizens while assuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure of public funds.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
DEP’s mission is to protect PA’s air, land, and water from pollution, and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. They work as partners with individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources.
Pennsylvania Economic Development Association (PEDA)
PEDA is the statewide association of local, state, corporate and non-profit economic development professionals. PEDA’s mission is to promote sound economic development policies, provide leading-edge economic development education and nurture an effective statewide economic development network to foster the economic growth of the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
PA SBDC’s mission is to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge needed to make smart decisions and prosper.
ReImagine Appalachia
Reimagine Appalachia was born out of a broad recognition that the economy has not been working for most people and places in the Ohio River Valley. In response, a diverse set of economic, environmental and community leaders, and grassroots organizations, came together to find common ground and build the future we want to see—a 21st century economy that’s good for workers, communities, and the environment.
Southern Alleghenies Planning & Development Commission
SAP&DC is committed to helping small-sized businesses and medium-sized businesses in the Alleghenies by providing technical and financial assistance. Receive free business counseling to identify new opportunities for business growth, such as international and government markets, and much more.
Steel Valley Authority
Nationally recognized leader in saving PA jobs through layoff aversion, responsible investing to rebuild communities and innovative economic policy.
Susquehanna Economic Development Association—Council of Governments (SEDA-COG)
SEDA-COG is a regional multi-county development agency which provides leadership, expertise, and services to communities, businesses, institutions, and residents. SEDA-COG seeks to enhance growth opportunities in an environmentally sensitive manner while retaining the region’s predominantly rural character.
The Sustainable Energy Fund
The Sustainable Energy Fund aids entities such as small businesses, municipalities and nonprofits to reduce the consumption of energy from non-sustainable resources. Educationally, we create an understanding of and passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow. In regulatory matters, we intervene in legal proceedings that impact energy conservation, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy policies and laws.
Sustainable Pittsburgh
Through its years of engagement with businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits, Sustainable Pittsburgh has maintained a strong pulse on the region’s sustainability challenges and opportunities. From air and water quality to energy efficiency, recycling and waste management, to land use and transportation, workforce development, healthy people and economic prosperity, Sustainable Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of working with organizations to integrate more sustainable development for southwestern Pennsylvania.
The organization also hosts the Pittsburgh Green Workplace Challenge, a free and friendly competition that enables organizations to track sustainability performance and receive positive recognition for their achievements.
Team Pennsylvania Foundation
A nonprofit statewide organization co-chaired by the Governor and a private sector leader. Team PA serves as the state’s trusted neutral broker and convener, and coordinates strategic investment of public and private funds to accelerate Pennsylvania’s economy.
tecBRIDGE
A nonprofit organization dedicated to creating the next generation of technology-based entrepreneurs and companies in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Tech Council of Central PA (TCCP)
TCCP connects members and organizations to promote technology and fuel economic development in the central PA region.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by fostering innovation and competitiveness, to prepare American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA’s mission is to protect human health and the environment.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs because we understand a strong community is rooted in its people. The commitment and resources we bring to rural communities helps drive economic security and prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electric, and transportation infrastructure, and support business growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
The mission of the DOE is to ensure America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF)
The WPPSEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that invests in the deployment of sustainable energy technologies that benefit West Penn Power ratepayers in Pennsylvania. WPPSEF investments are focused in three broad categories:
- Deployment of sustainable and clean energy technologies
- Deployment of energy efficiency and conservation technologies
- Facilitating economic development, environmental betterment, and public education as they relate to sustainable energy deployment in the WPP service region
Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE)
Following the 2007 Women’s Health and the Environment conference, a number of women were asked to volunteer their expertise to determine how to best educate and involve women, and the men who love them, about issues related to women’s health and the environment. Women across western PA who had a common goal of making our region as strong and healthy as it can be joined this network, which is now known as WHE.
Healthy Schools PA program is designed to empower parents, students, educators, staff and administrators to take an active role in creating healthy school environments. By providing tools, guides, and other resources, Healthy Schools PA acts as a bridge between communities and their schools, effectively creating an advocacy network capable of bringing about social and policy change throughout the school system.