Wall Street West - Development initiative backed by Federal & Pennsylvania State funding to develop a total back-up solution location for New York City financial and business institutions in the event of a disaster. The initiative also creates affordable back-office resources for these organisations and companies wishing to serve them.

About Wall Street West,   Fact Sheet for Wall Street West,  Funding for Wall Street West,

Governor Rendell's address to New York CEO's on Education and Innovation in PA,

Governor Rendell announces global firm chosen to link worlds largest financial firms to NE PA,

Governor Rendell announces New Data Operations Center in Lackawanna County - NE PA,

Wall Street West invests more than $500,000 in additional funds in Education and Training.

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Defense - With close proximity to Washington DC and a strong base and history in manufacturing and technology, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania offers many advantages to companies in the defense sector.

 Governor Rendell announces Top Defense Company investing $40M to expand in PA.

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Manufacturing - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania accounts for 45% of US manufacturers. Historically based on heavy industry like steel, modern manufacturing is high-tech and supported by a skilled and educated workforce.

Pittsburgh named one of the US's Top 10 Tech Cities,

Relocation of Manufacturers Global Headquarters to PA,

Curtis-Wright $62M Manufacturing Expansion in PA,

Keystone Innovation Zone program receives National Recognition.

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Life Sciences - Pennsylvania is a global leader in Biosciences, covering fields of pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic tests, vaccines and therapies. PA is the largest biopharmaceutical state in the US with nearly 30,000 employees and overall has over 83,000 people employed in life sciences-related positions.

Business Facilities Magazine rates Pennsylvania No.1 in recent Biotech Study,

Pennsylvania laying groundwork for Nanotechnology as Economic Driver ,

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Renewable & Clean Energy - Since 2004, Pennsylvania has attracted more than $1 billion in private economic investments since enacting the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act (2004). These projects have created 3,000 in manufacturing, research and development, operations and maintenance, transportation and construction positions.

Governor Rendell announces Clearfield Ethanol plant could be one of nations largest ,

Governor announces Worlds largest solar projects developer & investor to locate in PA ,

Governors energy initiatives featured at International Showcase in China , 

Governor announces agreement with leading German industrial state on energy opportunities ,

Governor Rendell announces $6.4M for Clean Energy Projects ,