Many banks are getting a boost through the U.S. Treasury's Capital Purchase Plan, in which the Treasury is investing $250 billion in banks that are approved by their primary regulators and the Treasury to participate. In addition to helping banks, the American consumer also will realize a significant benefit from the program. (Today)

Communities across the country are gearing up to spend the infrastructure funding that President-elect Barack Obama has promised as part of his economic stimulus plan. (01/04/2009)

The U.S. Department of Labor recently published new regulations on the Family and Medical Leave Act that employers of 50 or more employees will have to comply with beginning on January 16. (12/31/2008)

The dire headlines about the Detroit car companies may have many thinking that manufacturing in America is coming to an end. However, it is important to note that the auto industry is just a single component of the $1.6 trillion dollars manufacturing adds to our national economy. (12/30/2008)

Like the Pittsburgh winter, the current economy lacks sunshine. For the small and venture businesses that are critical to our region, this raises a variety of concerns. (12/23/2008)