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2010 ARMTech Showcase Dates Announced

posted April 01, 2010
2010 ARMTech Showcase Dates AnnouncedThe 12th annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology will be held on August 18th – 20th, 2010. Each year, the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners and the Armstrong County Industrial Development Council (IDC) host the event at the Belmont Complex, located in Kittanning, PA. The three-day Showcase will feature exhibits from across the country, which will allow regional businesses and organizations to build relationships with respected industry professionals. Exhibitors from the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting will be joined by U.S. Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper at the Showcase. Military dignitaries will also join exhibitors to remember U.S. Rep. John Murtha, a long time supporter of the ARMTech initiative.

For additional details, please contact Justin Nolder with the Armstrong County IDC at 724-548-1500 or by email at jrnolder@co.armstrong.pa.us.

Officials Break Ground for Multi-Tenant Building at Northpointe

posted November 25, 2009
Officials Break Ground for Multi-Tenant Building at NorthpointePA Senator Donald White, the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners, and the Armstrong County Industrial Development Authority held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 20, 2009 for Technology Center II, a multi-tenant facility at Northpointe. U.S. Congressman John Murtha and Senator White were instrumental in obtaining the funds to complete the project.

Technology Center II will be a 30,000 sq. ft. two story multi-tenant facility. Construction will begin following the groundbreaking with available occupancy in late summer of 2010. This flexible Class “B” building will permit tenants to lease space as small as a single office for start-ups, to larger and more conventional office or manufacturing space for established businesses. Building amenities include sub-dividable office space, manufacturing space, a high bandwidth fiber network and the convenience of common areas throughout the facility. This facility will also feature the use of environmentally sound building materials with low emittance glass, an energy efficient roof and a closed loop geothermal heat pump system.

2009 ARMTech Showcase Brings Companies to the Region

posted August 26, 2009
2009 ARMTech Showcase Brings Companies to the RegionThe 2009 ARMTech Showcase of Industry & Technology was held on August 19th, 20th and 21st at the Belmont Complex Arena in Kittanning, PA. Exhibitors took advantage of the valuable networking opportunities that the Showcase offers. Exhibits included leaders in the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting.

To view the Leader Times article, please visit: www.pittsburghlive.com/x/leadertimes/news/s_639596.html.

11th Annual ARMTech Showcase

posted June 08, 2009
11th Annual ARMTech ShowcaseThe 11th annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology will be held on August 19th – 21st, 2009. The three-day Showcase will feature exhibits from across the country, which will allow regional businesses and organizations to build relationships with respected industry professionals. Exhibitors from the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting will be joined by U.S. Rep. John Murtha at the Showcase.

For additional details, please contact Justin Nolder with the Armstrong County IDC at 724-548-1500 or by email at jrnolder@co.armstrong.pa.us.

2009 ARMTech Showcase of Industry & Technology

posted February 13, 2009
2009 ARMTech Showcase of Industry & TechnologyThe 11th annual ARMTech Showcase of Industry and Technology will be held on August 19th – 21st, 2009. Each year, the Armstrong County Board of Commissioners and the Armstrong County Industrial Development Council (IDC) host the event at the Belmont Complex, located in Kittanning, PA. The three-day Showcase will feature exhibits from across the country, which will allow regional businesses and organizations to build relationships with respected industry professionals. Exhibitors from the fields of electro-optics, advanced manufacturing, medical research, aerospace and defense contracting will be joined by U.S. Rep. John Murtha at the Showcase. The ARMTech Showcase is part of the Armstrong County Regional Manufacturing Initiative. The Initiative’s goals include promoting industry recruitment, workforce development and establishing local supplier relationships with Armstrong County and the surrounding region.

For additional details, please contact Justin Nolder with the Armstrong County IDC at 724-548-1500 or by email at jrnolder@co.armstrong.pa.us.