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. Manufacturing U.S. Steel has received board approval for a nearly $3 billion investment in a new hot strip mill at its Mon Valley Works operations, advancing a key commitment made by parent company Nippon Steel as part of its acquisition of the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker. The project will implement advanced steelmaking technology at the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, which will increase production capacity, improve efficiency, and expand the facility’s ability to serve new markets. The new mill is targeted to begin operations in 2029, pending regulatory approvals, and is part of a broader modernization effort that includes additional investments in emissions-reduction and sustainability technologies. Read more from Pittsburgh Business Times. Professional Services Barley Snyder will host its 2026 Lancaster Business Seminar on Oct. 27, bringing together business leaders and executives to discuss leadership, succession planning and organizational continuity. The event will feature a keynote address from former Lancaster Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Baldrige, who will share insights on navigating change and preparing organizations for future growth. A panel discussion moderated by Dan Desmond, chair of Barley Snyder’s Business Practice Group, will include regional business leaders discussing leadership transitions, business continuity and long-term planning. Read more from Central Penn Business Journal. Energy Expand Energy has appointed Daniel E. Brown as president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 26, as the company looks to build on its position as the largest natural gas producer in North America. Brown joins Expand Energy after serving as president and CEO of Chord Energy, where he led a strategic transformation focused on growth and shareholder value creation. He also brings nearly two decades of experience with Anadarko Petroleum in leadership roles spanning upstream and midstream operations. Read more from Expand Energy. EQT Corp. said on Monday it would acquire Range Resources in an all-stock deal valued at more than $50 billion, including debt, creating what the companies called the “largest vertically integrated natural gas producer” in the United States. The implied offer price of $54.91 per share is about 20.6% above Range Resources’ last closing price on Friday. Growing demand for natural gas from data centres has improved the outlook for US natural gas, prompting producers to pursue bigger outputs, boost deeper drilling inventories as well as strengthen marketing capabilities. The combined company will produce more than 9 billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent per day and control nearly 3 million net acres in the Appalachian Basin. It will also own more than 30 years of drilling inventory and about 3,700 miles of midstream infrastructure. Read more from Reuters. Engineering GFT has acquired the assets of Denver-based architecture firm Iron Horse Architects Inc., expanding its capabilities in aviation, transit, federal, and civic infrastructure design. Founded in 2005, Iron Horse has contributed to major public infrastructure projects including Denver International Airport, Denver Union Station, the Colorado Convention Center, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. GFT leaders said the acquisition strengthens the firm’s Buildings & Places practice by combining Iron Horse’s architectural expertise and public-sector relationships with GFT’s broader engineering, architecture, and program management services. Read more from GFT. Healthcare Cencora has agreed to acquire American Oncology Network in a transaction valued at up to $2.4 billion, expanding the company’s presence in physician-led oncology services and specialty healthcare. The acquisition builds on Cencora’s broader strategy to diversify beyond pharmaceutical distribution through investments in higher-growth healthcare services. The deal follows several recent healthcare acquisitions and is expected to contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy. Read more from Philadelphia Business Journal. Utilities Pennsylvania American Water has been awarded more than $42.6 million in grants and low-interest financing from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in Lackawanna County and Montgomery County. The funding includes support for the replacement of approximately 240 lead and galvanized service lines in Norristown, as well as a major wastewater infrastructure project in Scranton designed to reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the Lackawanna River. Company leaders said the investments will help modernize critical infrastructure, enhance service reliability and advance ongoing efforts to improve water quality. Read more from Pennsylvania American Water. Higher Education Temple University has launched a major restoration project for the historic Burk Mansion in Philadelphia, transforming the long-vacant landmark into the future Spolan Community Engagement Center with support from a significant philanthropic gift from Michael Spolan and the Spolan Family Fund. The restored facility will serve as a hub for community engagement, providing space for programs and services delivered by Temple students, faculty and community partners. The center is expected to open in early 2028 and will support initiatives ranging from community programming to legal, educational and civic engagement services. Read more from the Philadelphia Business Journal.