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A Path, Not Luck, to Your Business Pot o’ Gold

by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC I knew a person that anytime someone wished him good luck his response was, “luck is when skill and opportunity meet”. I knew this full-blooded Irishman very well and he believed that luck played a…

Will CMMC Take Effect in March 2023?

by Scott Dawson, President and Co-Founder, Core Business Solutions, Inc If you contract with the Department of Defense (DoD), you’ve probably experienced some confusion over the last few years. In 2019, the DoD announced its new cybersecurity requirements for contractors–the…

Doing Business with DoD

by Melissa Becker, Government Contracting Specialist, Apex Accelerator, Northwest Commission Pursuing contracts with the Department of Defense (DoD) is not for everyone; it requires patience, persistence and an in-depth understanding of federal acquisition rules. It typically takes at least 18…

DoD Compliance & Opportunity Forum

Plan to attend this forum If you are a manufacturing company working with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), or would like to explore this as a new market. The half-day program features experts in the field providing information on…

GR8T Manufacturing Hits the Road for Peer Connections

Mark your calendar to join the GR8T Manufacturing Partnership for a series of tours at manufacturing facilities throughout northwest PA! It’s an opportunity to connect with your peers from across the region and strengthen this sector partnership for a greater…

Heavy Metal in NW PA

by Bob Zaruta, President/CEO, NWIRC Each year, I try to dedicate at least three of my articles to spotlight manufacturing companies across our 13 counties of northwest PA. I visit so many manufacturers that are doing incredible and interesting work…