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Connie Palucka, Catalyst Connection’s Vice President of Consulting, has transitioned into semi-retirement as of January 2. For Ms. Palucka, semi-retirement means working only 8 to 12 days per month, allowing her to expand her travel adventures, revive her artistic skills, and hopefully get back in shape. It will mark a substantial change for Ms. Palucka, who started her career as a bench chemist and has led Catalyst’s Consulting and…

As we look ahead to a new year, now is the ideal time for small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to revisit their strategic plans and either update them or develop new ones for 2024. Strategic planning is essential for organizations that want (or need) to navigate the complexities of today's increasingly dynamic business environment. A well-crafted strategic plan serves as a roadmap that guides decision-making and resource allocation to…

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, now is the ideal time for manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania and the organizations that serve them to reflect on the bright present and brighter future of companies that employ about 88,000 people in manufacturing jobs. That figure is just under 1% of the national total and in line with southwestern Pennsylvania’s proportion of the U.S. population. Most notably, the use of real estate by manufacturers…

For Immediate Release  CONTACT:  Leslie Montgomery:  lesliem@gbapgh.org / 412.773.6000   October 26, 2023 (PITTSBURGH) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today awarded the Green Building Alliance (GBA) a $500,000 planning grant to establish an economic hub for green product manufacturing in the Upper Appalachian region and create a regional supply chain for the products, services, technologies and construction materials that comprise the green building industry.  This project is funded by the…

In a world marked by constant change and unpredictability, leadership resilience has emerged as a critical trait for those who aim to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Resilient leaders possess the remarkable ability to weather storms, adapt to challenges, and maintain their poise in the face of adversity. In this blog post, we'll explore the profound power of leadership resilience and how it can transform individuals…