Team Pennsylvania

📢📰🌽📰🚜📰 Earlier in March, Team Pennsylvania released “The Pennsylvania Agriculture Economic Analysis 2025”, highlighting strengths and growth opportunities for PA’s Agriculture Sector. Learn more about agriculture’s critical role in Pennsylvania's economic growth, along with the significant insights this new report offers in the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. Also in this edition: 🔹CMU Energy Week 🔹National Robotics Engineering Center + Carnegie Foundry 🔹Staff Spotlight 🔹More! #PAAgriculture #EconomicGrowth #AdvancedAgriculture #TeamPennsylvania

Still feeling energized ⚡️ after speaking at and attending CMU Energy Week! It was truly an honor to be part of such an important conversation at an institution (my grad school alma matter!) that's not only shaping the future of energy but also pushing the boundaries of AI in ways that will define our next chapter. I was surrounded by brilliant minds, thoughtful dialogue, and a shared urgency to build a more sustainable and intelligent future. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute, learn, and connect with such an inspiring community. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who made this event so meaningful, namely Costa Samaras, Valerie Karplus, Daniel Tkacik, Katelyn Haas-Conrad, and the other wonderful team members at the CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. 💡🌍 Highlights from the Week: 🌟 Presented our Energy Scenarios work with Rachel Phillips and Adam Walters; 🌟 Served as a panelist for a stimulating discussion about the Energy + AI workforce with Brian Regli, Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy Dean Ramayya Krishnan, Christophe Combemale, and Holly Merriman; 🌟 Attended multiple networking receptions and a power breakfast with industry and academic leaders; 🌟 Listened to some truly compelling keynotes; 🌟 Made some new friends and connected with some longtime ones too. #CMUEnergyWeek #EnergyTransition #AI #Sustainability #Innovation

🌟𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐭🌟 Since joining Team Pennsylvania in June 2023, Julia Kait (Manager, Impact & Innovation) has quickly made her mark. A graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, Julia stepped into her role as a Policy Coordinator with a fresh perspective and a passion for learning. In her first six months, she played an instrumental role in securing nearly $400,000 through a federal ARC grant to support Team Pennsylvania’s manufacturing portfolio. “This role has not only shaped my professional growth but also expanded my ability to think strategically, applying theoretical knowledge to achieve real, impactful results," Julia shared. Outside of work, Julia is an avid cook and crafter—two hobbies that reflect her creative and methodical approach. "Cooking has taught me to be flexible in my approach while still maintaining a focus on the bigger picture, much like problem-solving at work. It’s about adjusting to the ingredients you have and thinking creatively to get the best outcome." 🎥𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚! ➡️https://lnkd.in/expvXJK6 ****************************** Meet the action-oriented staff of Team Pennsylvania! Learn about the stories and accomplishments of #TeamPennsylvania as we highlight their journey to accelerating economic growth through public-private partnership. #TeamPennsylvania #StaffSpotlight

📊 𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘴𝘺𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢'𝘴 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘥 $27.5 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦’𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 (𝘎𝘚𝘗) 𝘪𝘯 2022? Over the decade, 2012-2022, Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Sector grew 22% with remarkable growth in clusters like Food Processing, Alcohol Processing, and Animal Processing. As part of our recently released Pennsylvania Agriculture Economic Analysis 2025 (https://lnkd.in/e7uT2CYp), we got the chance to highlight some of the businesses that are part of Pennsylvania’s agriculture sector. 🔎 Check out our first highlight on Clemens Food Group, one of the largest pork processing companies in the U.S.: ➡️https://lnkd.in/e37SDCSv #PennsylvaniaAgriculture #PennsylvaniaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #AdvancedAgriculture

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On Monday, Team Pennsylvania gathered in Pittsburgh to tour Carnegie Mellon University's world-renowned National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) with the Carnegie Foundry. Since its founding in 1995, NREC has leveraged its world-class facilities, talent, and advanced materials to drive innovation and accelerate Pennsylvania’s robotics & tech sector. The Carnegie Foundry then taps into NREC’s innovative solutions to launch startups right here in Pennsylvania, helping to fill market gaps and advance key industries. Pennsylvania has an incredible opportunity to capitalize on its assets and momentum to position itself as a leader in robotics and innovation—and NREC is a global leader playing a pivotal role in making that vision a reality. Together, NREC and the Carnegie Foundry have carved out a unique niche: bridging the commercialization gap between Pennsylvania’s R&D and real-world applications in the private sector, placing them on the cutting edge of emerging industry trends. With faster time-to-market, reduced costs, and lower risks compared to many in-house R&D approaches, NREC’s full-solution, contract R&D model is delivering real results to make Pennsylvania a national leader in this space. For us at Team Pennsylvania, we're thinking about creative applications for robotics and AI to transform the future for the sectors that drive our economy. Thank you to NREC and the Carnegie Foundry for hosting us! #PennsylvaniaInnovation #PennsylvaniaRobotics #Collaboration Richard Fruehauf, Karl Sanchack, Matt Wachter, Jeff Legault, Herman Herman, Lisa Riggs, Rachel Phillips, Kevin Sunday, Abby Smith, Julia Kait, Michael Roth, Adam Walters, Shivum Bharill, Sam DeMarco, Sean Luther David Wade, Ryan Russell

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Last Friday, a few days after National Agriculture Day, our team rolled up our sleeves and volunteered at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, where we sorted and packed food for our community. 📦🍎 In just a few hours, our group of 10 sorted over 4,000 pounds of food and packed 32+ boxes—exceeding volunteer records and surpassing the goals they set for the day. Food insecurity affects 1 in 9 people in central Pennsylvania, including 1 in 7 children. The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank plays a vital role, serving more than 253,000 people each month across 27 counties. They collaborate with 1,130+ partner agencies and programs to support children, veterans, active-duty military personnel, seniors, and more. We were grateful for the opportunity to step away from our desks, work together, and contribute to such an important cause. Thank you, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, for having us! 🌟🤝🍎 Volunteers are an essential part of CPFB's ongoing ability to serve our community, ensuring that their resources go as far as possible to support neighbors in need. If you're interested in volunteering, sign up here: ➡️https://lnkd.in/ee62EQvN #CommunityImpact #Volunteering #Teamwork #Nonprofit #EnjoyTheJourney

The next frontier in cancer treatment is forming in Pennsylvania with the opening of Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.'s $85 million Cell Therapy Center at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. This state-of-the-art facility highlights the region’s commitment to groundbreaking health care advancements, leveraging world-class resources and a collaborative ecosystem where life-saving innovations thrive. Learn more about the new facility that will enable lovance to supply thousands of patients a year from right here in PA: https://lnkd.in/g36sNyxn #PAGetsItDone

Congratulations to Andrea Heberlein, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission (PA ELIC), on being named to the 2025 City & State PA Above & Beyond List, honoring trailblazing women and strong female role models across the commonwealth. In the words of PA ELIC's Sara Lauver: "This recognition affirms what we already know about Andrea: her strong leadership, commitment, and invaluable contributions to PA ELIC and our work to make a lasting impact on children and families across Pennsylvania." Team Pennsylvania is the organizational home of PA ELIC. https://lnkd.in/eJP6ePQK