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As an official Department of Energy (DOE) 50001 Ready Partner, PennTAP is providing U.S. based manufacturers with a unique training opportunity by facilitating the DOE’s 50001 Ready Cohort. The cohort provides:
- Expert support delivered via monthly group training webinars
- Virtual one-on-one coaching sessions
- On-demand guidance on the use of 50001 Ready tools and resources
- Opportunities for peer-to-peer learning
This initiative, spanning a year, aids companies in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Since 2020, two companies have achieved 50001 Ready status through PennTAP. The next cohort is set to launch in late 2024 - early 2025. Interested companies can learn more and sign up here.
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Tyrone wood floor manufacturer utilizes OriginLabs prototyping facility
When Britta Teller and Evan Stover launched their sustainable hardwood floor startup, Steller Floors, in 2019, they spent a lot of time, energy and resources prototyping and iterating on their products by themselves.
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Federal funding advances Project RESOLVE, a 10-year regional effort to shift the transportation, metal-casting and plastics industries to a circular economic model.
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Exploring Funding Opportunities for Ag & Small Businesses with USDA REAP Grant
Join us for an insightful webinar cohosted with Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Agriculture Center of Excellence (Ag COE). This webinar aims to empower PA agricultural producers and small businesses seeking guidance, support, and funding opportunities.
Date: May 2
Time: 11:00 AM - Noon
Location: Virtual
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Penn State Learning Factory Capstone Sponsorship Webinar
Through industry-sponsored and client-based capstone design projects, Penn State engineering students gain hands-on experience. This webinar, cohosted with Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, will provide details on how to become a project sponsor for a Fall 2024.
Date: May 16
Time: 11:00 AM to Noon
Location: Virtual
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Schedule a PennTAP Energy and Operational Assessment
Are you interested in reducing your company's energy and operating costs? A PennTAP energy and operational assessment conducted by one of our experienced advisors at your manufacturing facility can be the first step you are looking for.
Our advisors will evaluate your site and provide recommendations and calculations to assist with grant applications and guide you on your path to sustainability.
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UPPRIZE Social Innovation Challenge
- May 2, BNY Mellon Social Innovation Challenge
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Innovative Manufacturer's Center - May Webinars
- May 2, 11:00 am - noon. Online Resources for Manufacturers from the Industrial Assessment Center
- May 16, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Human Factor: Cultivating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
- May 22, 8:30 am - noon. Exporting Repairs, Warranties, Samples & Replacements
- May 22, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Classification Under the Harmonized Tariff & Schedule B
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OriginLabs Industry 4.0 May Workshops
- May 16, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. 3D Printing with SLA and SLS - Materials and Applications
- May 30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Collaborative Robotics - Applications for Automation
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Supercharge Your Productivity
- May 17, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Join us virtually at Mont Alto LaunchBox for a free virtual lunch with our executive coach and productivity expert.
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Ben Franklin Tech Partners Transformation Business Services Network
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By providing expertise in marketing, human resources, accounting, strategic planning and advertising to promising companies in the region—at no cost—TBSN is now considered one of Pennsylvania’s most effective business development programs.
- This is an ongoing program for entrepreneurs.
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The Learning Factory at University Park
- Sponsor a project! Submissions will open soon to submit Fall 2024 Learning Factory Projects.
- Supplemental funding may be available through PennTAP to cover the cost of sponsoring a project.
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Specialized Business Development Services in Pennsylvania's Cumberland County
- Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) is your dedicated business concierge connecting you with resources to accelerate your business relocation, growth, and innovation. CAEDC can help you with site selection, capital access, productivity improvement, permit navigation, development, community planning and much more.
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A History of Helping Pennsylvania Businesses | |
Photo: 1993. The Pennsylvania Department of Commerce, the U.S Economic Development Administration, Penn State University, and PennTAP partnered on the initiative "a university that matters". Shown in this photo is Doug Thorp, PennTAP technical specialist (right) and Richard Lee of Quantam Geophysics, Inc. (left).
Learn more about our history
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Our Commitment to Sustainability | |
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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