Spring Luncheon & General Membership Meeting

Join us as we hear from Bishop Larry Kulick, Diocese of Greensburg, on the Diocese’s plans and progress in aiding Ukrainians, their role in Westmoreland County’s Comprehensive Plan, and how you, as Westmoreland County business leaders, can help.   Date:               

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Small Business Resource Event

Join EGC and a variety of regional partners at the WesBanco Bank / WesBanco Bank Community Development Corporation Small Business Resource Event. There will be over 30 business resources plus 2 mini-workshops and a presentation from Keynote Speaker Angel Marschik of the US Small Business Administration. Date:

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Ukrainian Visit Days

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Diocese of Greensburg Office of Communications and Evangelization cgorski@dioceseofgreensburg.org Office: 724-552-1815 Cell: 724-875-7176 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg to Welcome Displaced Ukrainians GREENSBURG – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg has the potential to welcome Ukrainian families displaced by the

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Rates Dropped!

The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority issued its quarterly interest rate update on April 3, 2023. Big news! For qualifying applications submitted between April 1 and June 30, 2023, rates have dropped 0.25%! Contact Kyle Martin at kmartin@egcw.org today if you are interested in discussing project financing. Don’t

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EGC Golf Outing Announced

Save the Date! Economic Growth Connection announces its 2023 Golf Outing to be held on Friday, August 18th, 2023. Join us for good golf, good food and good companionship at the beautiful Totteridge Golf Course in Greensburg. Visit our Golf Outing page for details and registration information.

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New Interest Rates Announced

PIDA, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, announced updated interest rates for loans submitted during quarter 4 of 2022.  If you are considering a project, give us a call to discuss your options.   Contact Kyle Martin at 724-771-5427 or email at kmartin@egcw.org.

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SWPA Receives $62.7M BBB Grant

(PITTSBURGH – September 2, 2022) – The Southwestern Pennsylvania New Economy Collaborative (the Collaborative) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $62.7 million federal Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (U.S. EDA). The southwestern Pennsylvania region is one of

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New Interest Rates Announced

PIDA and EGC have updated interest rates for Quarter 1 2022. View our rates here: Q1 2022 Interest Rates. We may be able to help you with building/land costs, machinery and equipment purchases, energy efficiency upgrades and more! Contact Kyle Martin, Business Development Officer at 724-771-5427 or

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