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PennTAP Advisor Amy Jorden performed site evaluations to determine potential energy efficiency improvements in York Wallcoverings’ two facilities located in York. The company was awarded a USDA REAP grant totaling $68,503, and the upgrades will result in energy savings of $14,759 and 210,840 kWh annually. Read more.
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We are seeking a client relationship manager (tech advisor) in Western PA. The manager will be responsible for relationship building with industry, project identification and implementation, reporting, student engagement and more. Learn more and apply.
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Please help us identify manufacturing successes, difficulties and lessons learned for our upcoming Roundtables for Pollution Prevention in the Metals and Food Manufacturing Industries. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. We appreciate your help to ensure we provide PA manufacturers with the best material possible to address their most pressing needs. Take the survey.
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The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering rebates to Pennsylvania agricultural producers for energy efficiency projects. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available, through June 30, 2023. Interested applicants should apply to secure a rebate voucher prior to installing the equipment.
Rebates are available for:
- LED lighting
- Dairy equipment for milk pumping and refrigeration or cooling equipment
- Ventilation equipment
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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners BIG IDEA Contest is looking for entrepreneurs located in Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean, or Warren County, PA. If you are developing or crafting a product, process, or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, and technology, be sure to apply by Tuesday, April 18. PennTAP is a proud partner of this competition. Learn more and apply.
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Featured Regional Highlights |
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An $896,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority will expand the services and geographic reach of the Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation Beehive Network, which includes the James R. Meehl Innovation Commons at Penn State Behrend. The lab is a product-design and prototyping space. Student employees offer part design, computer-aided drafting, no-cost 3D printing, app design and Industry 4.0 training, among other services. The Penn State Behrend funding will be used to hire an event coordinator, who will support programming across the Beehive Network. Read more, or contact PennTAP Advisor Heidi Shadeck to learn how you can work with the Innovation Commons.
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Upcoming Webinars & Events |
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: April 28
Time: 2 - 4 pm
Location: Penn State Wilkes-Barre
This forum will focus on the federal CHIPS & Science Act designed to revitalize the domestic semiconductor industry and the Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub (MASH) initiative. Speakers will discuss opportunities and challenges this initiative presents to local manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and educational institutions, as well as the Northeast PA economy. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: May 10
Time: 8 am – Noon
Location: The Corner LaunchBox, New Kensington
This industry roundtable will be focused on Pollution Prevention (P2) tools and training needs that are unique to metals manufacturing and fabrication. Discussions will center around waste reduction techniques, water conservation and energy reduction strategies that can be implemented in your facility. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: May 18
Time: 11 am - Noon
Join PennTAP and subject matter experts as we discuss the history, global trends, and impacts of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, especially as they relate to small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this webinar, we will outline what SMEs need to know about ESG and discuss steps organizations can take to create and implement an internal ESG program to be better prepared for this new corporate standard. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: May 24
Time: 8 am – Noon
Location: Gaige Building, Penn State Berks
This in-person industry roundtable will be focused on Pollution Prevention (P2) tools and training needs that are unique to food & beverage manufacturing. Discussions will center around waste reduction techniques, water conservation and energy reduction strategies that can be implemented in your facility. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Sustainable Energy Fund
Date: April 6
Time: 9 am - Noon
Location: Berks Nature, Reading
Sustainable Energy Fund and PennTAP are hosting a roundtable about what programs are available to help your company become more energy efficient. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and resources to reduce their energy costs and invest in their company’s sustainable future. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Penn State AIMI
Date: April 19
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, State College
Do you want to learn how the latest advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning can help your business? Penn State AIMI is bringing together Penn State researchers, Pennsylvania business leaders and investors for a workshop to explore solutions, share ideas, build partnerships and more. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC)
Date: April 20
Time: 8 am - Noon
Location: Delta Hotel by Marriott, Breinigsville, PA
This show can advance all aspects of your business – safety, quality, operations, maintenance, continuous improvement, engineering, and HR. Bring your entire team to explore and discover technologies that will help you solve some of your most difficult challenges. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Penn State College of Engineering
Date: May 23 - 24
The College of Engineering’s industryXchange brings together industry, Penn State faculty, and government agencies to jointly explore collaboration opportunities for research and student engagement. industryXchange 2023: Technologies for the Built Environment participants will investigate potential avenues to make the built environment more sustainable, productive, and efficient. Learn more and register.
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This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community & Economic Development. Learn more.
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