Emily Buka, executive director of the Riverside Center for Innovation, said the three-year grant will allow her organization to conduct additional surveys, site planing and market analysis at the designated sites to assess the possibility for development and what chance there is for success.
Since her organization does not own the sites, Buka said there are two things needed to spur development: motivated property owners and a plan for development.
"That's what this grant will be used for, those additional steps that would make development possible and reduce the risk that something may not happen with these sites," she said.
Buka said this is the first time her organization has partnered with the West Virginia organization. The organizations are also working with the Northern West Virginia Brownfields Assistance Center, based at West Virginia University.
In the last five years, the Riverside Center for Innovation has received $4 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency's Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment program, which has allowed the organization to assess about 60 sites and over 500 acres along the rivers spanning from Beaver Falls to Freeport.
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Read more1. Finish It Off
As Friday afternoon approaches Friday evening, it's easy to mentally clock out and get distracted by your weekend plans. Or, Friday afternoon procrastination might force you to work Friday evenings. Take a few minutes to assess what projects can be finished before the (regular) end of day, or at the least what would constitute a respectable stopping point. Make a habit of trying to wrap current projects on Fridays instead of starting new ones. Set yourself up for success by finishing the most important things early in the day, leaving time in the afternoon to focus on your employees, and on the company as a whole.2. Write It Down
Outlining your most essential Monday tasks before you head out on Friday is a surefire way to make sure you'll hit the ground running next week. Write down what exactly needs to be accomplished, and be sure to build in time for something that makes you happy. Remember that Mondays are rough on everyone, so don't wait until then to set times and places for meetings; have your day laid out as much as possible.3. Clean It Up
A clear workspace is essential for a clear mind. The last thing you need on a Monday morning is to be rooting around your paper-strewn desk trying to find those notes from an important client meeting. Just 10 or 15 minutes spent de-cluttering today will seem like a great investment come Monday, and is likely to become a habit you'll be glad you developed.
Read more and find the full list of startups here.Picked from a list of nearly 100 college startups across the country, these 16 companies are the cream of the college entrepreneurship crop. Their ideas span a variety of industries, from mobile applications to subscription boxes and cosmetic-product makers.Their founders may be young, but the companies are already making significant strides--from earning revenue and seed funding from the likes of Y Combinator and Mark Cuban to cultivating celebrity clients. Additionally, these 16 winners were chosen on the basis of factors including originality, pitch (which we left mostly intact below), and growth potential.Here, in alphabetical order, is Inc.'s 2014 list of the 16 coolest college startups. To cast your vote for the coolest college startup, among this list of 16, check out Inc.'s March Madness-themed tournment. The winner will be announced on April 8.
MARKET SQUARE PARTYDuring parade hours, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Market Square will host family-friendly activities, including face painting for kids, street performances from buskers, Irish music and dance from Celtic Shores, Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance and the Pittsburgh Ceili Club. The Ceili Club will teach Irish dance and invite the public to join in the fun.After the parade, the party continues in Market Square with music by Bastard Bearded Irishman (1-2:30 p.m.), The Stickers (3-4 p.m.) and the Alex Talbot Duo (4:30-5:30 p.m.).
MULLEN’S PUB AND GRILL200 Federal St., North Shore, 412-231-1112Saturday: Red Hand Paddy (2-5:30 p.m.).
CLADDAGH PITTSBURGHSouthSide Works, South Side; 412-381-4800Friday: Wild Geese (6-8 p.m.).Saturday: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation annual head-shaving fundraiser (10 a.m.-3 p.m.), where participants raise funds in advance and shave their heads for pediatric cancer research. Music by Que Ball, Ceann and Irish Pretenders, plus bagpipers and dancers.Read more
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The official parade T-shirts from the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee are now on sale. A portion of the proceeds goes to the parade. Shirts are available online and at selected shops around Pittsburgh. (Click here for a list.)
Market Square will host its annual "Irish Fair in the Square" street party starting at 10 a.m. It's a family-friendly, alcohol-free event until 2 p.m., changing into an adult-oriented event with controlled access from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Open containers will be permitted from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and food and green beer will be sold in the streets of the square.
Transportation services will be offered at various times from 7:30 a.m. March 15 until 4:30 a.m. March 16 as follows:-Licensed taxi stand: East Carson at 17th Street, slopes side-Free public parking: Pittsburgh Parking Authority Second Avenue parking lot (700 spaces) across 10th Street Bridge from 6:30 a.m. on March 15 until noon March 16-Free shuttle bus service: Starts at Pittsburgh Parking Authority Second Avenue parking lot across Tenth Street Bridge via Muriel, Wharton, 18th and East Carson Streets to South Side Works and back continuously-Transportation services map: The Chamber will post a transportation services map at its website and launch a major informational campaign to publicize special transportation and parking options.Read more at WTAE
