PA Chamber members are leading the way across Pennsylvania, creating jobs, investing in their communities, and driving innovation. Each week, we are proud to spotlight some of the latest news and accomplishments from businesses across our membership. Government Affairs & Workforce Triad Strategies has added former Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry executive Deputy Secretary Bill Trusky as vice president for labor and workforce. Trusky brings more than three decades of experience in state government, including leadership roles overseeing workforce policy, unemployment compensation programs, and legislative affairs. In his new role, Trusky will advise clients on labor and workforce policy, regulatory affairs, and government relations. Triad leaders said his expertise will help organizations navigate workforce challenges as Pennsylvania competes for business investment and economic growth opportunities across the Commonwealth. Read more from the Central Penn Business Journal Energy NextEra Energy Resources has selected a site in Fayette County for its planned $13 billion East Riverside Energy Center, a major natural gas-powered generation project that could become one of the region’s largest energy investments. The project is planned for approximately 700 acres in Luzerne Township along the Monongahela River and is expected to provide up to 3.75 gigawatts of generation capacity. The development highlights the growing demand for reliable power generation amid rising energy needs driven by data centers, advanced manufacturing, and economic development initiatives. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times Defense & Technology Johnstown-based Concurrent Technologies Corp. (CTC) has been awarded a $14.9 million multi-year contract by the Marine Corps Installations Command Government Facilities division to provide operational technology cybersecurity services at Marine Corps installations nationwide. Working alongside RMC Global, CTC will support the Marine Corps’ Facility-Related Control Systems Cyber Services Program through advanced cybersecurity solutions, technical guidance and compliance support. The award extends a partnership between CTC and the Marine Corps that has spanned more than seven years. Read more from the Pennsylvania Business Report Healthcare Penn State’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) has received a seven-year, $28.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance rural health research and help translate medical discoveries into real-world treatments. The funding will support efforts to improve healthcare access in rural communities, expand participation in clinical research and leverage artificial intelligence and biomedical data sciences to address health challenges across Pennsylvania. The initiative also brings together a statewide network of hospitals, health systems and community health organizations serving more than five million patients. Read more from Penn State Community Impact The FirstEnergy Foundation is making its largest hunger relief investment to date, awarding $1.2 million to 37 food banks and pantries across Pennsylvania during Hunger Action Month. More than 3.6 million meals in communities served by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company will be provided as part of the investment. The funding includes a $250,000 donation to Feeding Pennsylvania and additional support for local food banks as organizations work to address growing food insecurity across the Commonwealth. Read more from PR Newswire Banking & Finance Mid Penn Bancorp, the parent company of Mid Penn Bank, has appointed former TD Bank President and CEO Gregory Braca to its board of directors, effective Sept. 16. Braca brings more than 40 years of financial services experience and previously led TD Bank’s U.S. retail, commercial and specialty banking operations. Mid Penn leaders said his expertise in banking strategy, operations, governance and risk management will support the company’s continued growth. Read more from the Pennsylvania Business Report The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh has named longtime executive William “Bill” List as its new chief financial officer. List, who joined the organization in 2006, will assume responsibility for the bank’s finance and capital markets functions. He succeeds Ted Weller, who will transition to an executive senior advisor role before retiring later this year. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times Utilities Two Pennsylvania utilities, PPL Electric Utilities and PECO, have been recognized among Site Selection magazine’s 2026 Top Utilities in Economic Development, an annual ranking that highlights utility companies supporting business investment, job creation, and economic growth. The recognition is based on corporate facility investment and project-affiliated job creation within a utility’s service territory. Site Selection cited utilities that have partnered with businesses and communities to attract new investment and prepare sites for future growth amid rising electricity demand driven by manufacturing expansion, electrification and data center development. Read more from Site Selection Magazine Energy & Technology Eos Energy Enterprises has partnered with Google and MN8 Energy on a West Virginia solar and energy storage project designed to support growing data center electricity demand and strengthen grid reliability. Under the partnership, Google and MN8 Energy will develop a solar facility in Kanawha County, while Pittsburgh-based Eos will provide both lithium-ion battery storage and its Z3 zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology. The project is expected to begin operating in 2028, with Eos’ lithium-ion storage systems scheduled for deployment in 2029 and its long-duration storage systems in 2030. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times Professional Services Advisory firm RKL has completed a planned leadership transition, with Mike De Stefano officially assuming the role of chief executive officer. De Stefano enters the role with deep experience across the organization. He began his career at RKL, spending 14 years in the firm’s tax and audit practices before returning in 2019 as chief financial officer. He was promoted to chief operating officer in 2022 and has helped guide the firm’s continued growth and strategic direction. Read more from the Central Penn Business Journal Transportation Pittsburgh Regional Transit is slated to receive more than $82.7 million in federal funding to replace aging light rail vehicles that have been in service for more than 30 years. The funding, awarded through the federal Rail Vehicle Replacement Program, will allow PRT to purchase 45 new 170-foot light rail cars to replace the agency’s fleet of 76 existing 80-foot rail cars. Transit officials said the new vehicles will help preserve service, reduce disruptions, improve efficiency and modernize the system for riders. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times SEPTA is also moving forward with plans to replace its Regional Rail fleet after securing $13.3 million in federal funding for the effort. The existing cars date to the mid-1970s, and replacing all 234 vehicles is expected to cost roughly $2 billion. SEPTA says the federal grant will help launch the process, with the next generation of cars set to be called the “Silverliner VI.” The transit agency is now evaluating proposals from manufacturers that could build the new fleet. After a contract is awarded, SEPTA expects the first replacement cars to arrive and enter service within five to seven years. Read more from WHYY. Sports & Entertainment The Pittsburgh Pirates have welcomed John Candelaria, Jack Wilson, and Wilbur Cooper into the club’s Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 induction class. The trio represents nearly a century of Pirates history. Cooper remains the franchise’s all-time wins leader, Candelaria was a member of the Pirates’ 1979 World Series championship team and Wilson was one of the organization’s standout shortstops during the 2000s. The club honored the inductees during ceremonies at PNC Park this week. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times Infrastructure Pittsburgh International Airport‘s new terminal and customer service building have earned LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizing the facilities’ sustainable design and environmental performance. The airport’s new terminal garage also received Parksmart Gold certification. Airport officials said the project incorporates energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, locally sourced materials, and other sustainability features designed to reduce environmental impact while improving the traveler experience. Read more from the Pittsburgh Business Times Construction Quandel Enterprises has named Patrick Hart as its new corporate director of safety, adding an experienced construction safety professional, trainer, and former first responder to lead safety and risk management efforts across the organization’s family of companies. In the role, Hart will provide strategic direction for Quandel’s safety culture, policies, training, and risk management programs while working closely with safety representatives and operations teams throughout the company. He will also maintain a strong presence in the field, supporting jobsite audits, inspections, preconstruction planning, and project-specific safety initiatives. Quandel President and CEO Greg Quandel said Hart’s background in construction safety, training, and emergency response will help strengthen the company’s longstanding commitment to workplace safety and ensuring employees return home safely each day.