The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce plans to study the potential for a convention center and hotel in the county. Source: The Tribune-Review
Posts published in “Business”
‘Something to give back’: Retired Naval officer expands low-cost, self-serve bookstore business to Westmoreland Mall
By lowber on November 19, 2024
Griffin and Naomi Lotson have gotten used to weaving through stacks of books piled high in their Indiana Borough home. Source: The Tribune-Review
Westmoreland airport officials maintain hope after Spirit Airlines bankruptcy filing
By lowber on November 18, 2024
Westmoreland County officials are hopeful a stronger Spirit Airlines will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is able to reverse a cutback in the commercial…
Federal judge hears evidence on blocking Pyrex plant closure in Charleroi
By lowber on November 12, 2024
A federal judge is hearing evidence today on whether to block the closure of a Pyrex-making glassware plant in Charleroi. Source: The Tribune-Review
Outgoing Biden administration proposes $3M to expand, modernize Hempfield semiconductor business
By lowber on November 8, 2024
The Biden administration is proposing to provide $3 million to a Westmoreland County semiconductor manufacturer through the federal CHIPS and Science Act. Source: The…
2 longtime Westmoreland food businesses change hands
By lowber on October 18, 2024
Hempfield high school sweethearts Halie Altman and Cole Rendulic have always wanted to open a business together. Source: The Tribune-Review
Sheetz in Youngwood slated to permanently close in October
By lowber on August 29, 2024
A Sheetz convenience store and gas station in Youngwood is set to permanently close Oct. 7. Source: The Tribune-Review
Owner of skilled nursing facilities in Lower Burrell, Greensburg files for bankruptcy
By lowber on August 1, 2024
Guardian Elder Care, the parent company of skilled nursing facilities including Belair in Lower Burrell and Oak Hill in Greensburg, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11…
North Huntingdon commissioners want more time to consider natural gas lease
By lowber on June 20, 2024
A majority of North Huntingdon commissioners decided this week they need more time to study a proposed lease to tap into a pocket of natural…
Has Ligonier Country Market gotten too big?
By lowber on May 31, 2024
The Ligonier Country Market has been a popular fixture in the Ligonier community for nearly 50 years, drawing visitors from throughout the area to shop…