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Fall is traditionally a busy time in Southpointe – that is especially true this fall. United Way of Washington County is hard at work kicking off its Annual Campaign throughout Southpointe at various business locations.
Unless you’ve had your head buried in sand for the last few years, you know that climate and culture have become one of the hottest topics in business today. Climate and culture are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between them, and one that business leaders must …
Stephanie Urchick leaves the Southpointe CEO Association, ending a 21-year association with the park.
Benjamin Marcus Homes, one of the region’s oldest and fastest growing custom home builders, has opened a one-stop design studio and gallery in Southpointe.
The 2018 United Way of Washington County’s Annual Campaign is almost over. Please help us to finish strong!
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also referred to as TCJA, altered the deductions a homeowner can take on a home equity loan and mortgage.
Not long ago, providing free bagels and coffee in the company kitchenette and a pool table in the employee lounge were common strategies for retaining employees. Today, there are still businesses that offer “workplace conveniences” like on-site cafes, daycare facilities, flexible hours, gym …
One of Southpointe's earliest businesses is starting a new chapter.
Back in 1995 when the Iceoplex at Southpointe opened, it was a pretty big deal. The Pittsburgh Penguins were practicing there, local scholastic and youth hockey leagues finally had an ice rink close to home, and there was even a place for roller hockey and indoor soccer. Aspiring figure skat…
A simple machine at the Health Club at Southpointe can help track your fitness and measurements.
During a recent online banking session, I was prompted to enter questions and answers as part of the security component on the account. One of the questions I selected was “Who was your first boss?” As I recorded the answer, I made a “note to self” that this person was not only my first boss…
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of Southpointe businesses and their employees, the 2017-18 United Way Campaign is coming into its final stretch, promising a strong finish. At this point, United Way’s Campaign total is behind where it was at the same point last year, but employee camp…
When Ray Tomlinson, a computer engineer, sent the first email to himself back in 1971, who could have imagined the changes in business and commerce it would make years later?
The arrival of Accutrex Products as Southpointe’s first tenant in March 1993 was met with more than a flurry of activity to get the building completed for production.
Employees ranging from CEOs to part-timers are making plans to show support for the community-wide fundraising effort. United Way Campaigns can be as low-key and quiet or as active and event filled as the company allows. Some prefer an informational speaker at an employee meeting, while othe…
When California University opened the doors at Bailey Center II back in January of 1997, the University became the first institution of higher learning to offer courses and training to the Southpointe and surrounding communities. The much-touted Southpointe tag line was amended to proclaim, …
As an urgent care provider, MedExpress has a name that lives up to its mission.
The spotlight was on several Southpointe companies that were recognized for their corporate support and the generosity of their employees during United Way of Washington County’s Annual Campaign Celebration and Awards luncheon held recently at Bella Sera. The luncheon recognizes companies an…
Benjamin Marcus Homes, one of the region’s oldest and fastest growing custom home builders, has opened a one-stop design studio and gallery in Southpointe.
The 2018 United Way of Washington County’s Annual Campaign is almost over. Please help us to finish strong!
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also referred to as TCJA, altered the deductions a homeowner can take on a home equity loan and mortgage.
Not long ago, providing free bagels and coffee in the company kitchenette and a pool table in the employee lounge were common strategies for retaining employees. Today, there are still businesses that offer “workplace conveniences” like on-site cafes, daycare facilities, flexible hours, gym …
One of Southpointe's earliest businesses is starting a new chapter.
Back in 1995 when the Iceoplex at Southpointe opened, it was a pretty big deal. The Pittsburgh Penguins were practicing there, local scholastic and youth hockey leagues finally had an ice rink close to home, and there was even a place for roller hockey and indoor soccer. Aspiring figure skat…
A simple machine at the Health Club at Southpointe can help track your fitness and measurements.
During a recent online banking session, I was prompted to enter questions and answers as part of the security component on the account. One of the questions I selected was “Who was your first boss?” As I recorded the answer, I made a “note to self” that this person was not only my first boss…
Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of Southpointe businesses and their employees, the 2017-18 United Way Campaign is coming into its final stretch, promising a strong finish. At this point, United Way’s Campaign total is behind where it was at the same point last year, but employee camp…
When Ray Tomlinson, a computer engineer, sent the first email to himself back in 1971, who could have imagined the changes in business and commerce it would make years later?
The arrival of Accutrex Products as Southpointe’s first tenant in March 1993 was met with more than a flurry of activity to get the building completed for production.
Employees ranging from CEOs to part-timers are making plans to show support for the community-wide fundraising effort. United Way Campaigns can be as low-key and quiet or as active and event filled as the company allows. Some prefer an informational speaker at an employee meeting, while othe…
When California University opened the doors at Bailey Center II back in January of 1997, the University became the first institution of higher learning to offer courses and training to the Southpointe and surrounding communities. The much-touted Southpointe tag line was amended to proclaim, …
As an urgent care provider, MedExpress has a name that lives up to its mission.
The spotlight was on several Southpointe companies that were recognized for their corporate support and the generosity of their employees during United Way of Washington County’s Annual Campaign Celebration and Awards luncheon held recently at Bella Sera. The luncheon recognizes companies an…
Since 2003, the Southpointe CEO Association has honored an individual, or individuals, with its World Class CEO Award. The award recognizes excellence in profession, achievements in service and dedication to the business development of the Southpointe Technology Park.
The combination of investments you choose can be as important as your specific investments. The mix of various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds and cash alternatives, account for most of the ups and downs of a portfolio’s returns. Deciding how much of each you should include is one of yo…
It takes teamwork to accomplish most business goals, and an event entering its second year at Southpointe – the Corporate Cup – requires a team effort to rise to the challenge of helping to conquer a life-threatening disease.
Every two years, United Way of Washington County invites local charities to apply for Community Impact grants, which provide much needed funding for the programs and services available for Washington County residents in need. The Community Impact panels are comprised of local citizens who vo…
It seems obvious that choosing a bank for your business should be based on more than which branch office is located nearest your company or who serves the best coffee and cookies in the waiting area. Yet, such trivial niceties are often enough to tempt even savvy business professionals into …
At its final meeting of 2016, the Southpointe CEO Association elected officers who began a two-year term on Jan. 1, 2017. Chairing the organization is David Mariner, director of graduate programs for Waynesburg University at Southpointe. Martin P. Beichner Jr., president and CEO of Accutrex …
United Way of Washington County often states that the most important work we do is the reviewing, vetting and visiting of every charity that applies for United Way funding. All funds raised through the United Way Campaigns from September 2016 through April 2017 will be allocated locally thro…
From the outside, the new Zip Office Business Center in Southpointe Town Center looks like most places a person could go to ship a package, make copies or pick up some office supplies.
Pat Gallagher reflected back five years and chuckled mildly. Those were the earliest, but certainly not the halcyon, days for his firm at bustling Southpointe.
Who’s keeping score? The credit industry is. Every time you apply for a new credit card, a mortgage, perhaps even an insurance policy or a job, your application is judged in part on your credit score.
As executive vice president/COO of Washington Health System, Brook Ward oversees all operations, including patient care services, ancillary services, facility maintenance, facility planning, information systems, human resources and regulatory affairs, as well as the hospital’s educational pr…
In June of 2015, the Southpointe CEO Association added three new areas for programming among those already in place. Those new topics include diversity and inclusion, ethical leadership and wellness. The association now also encourages member organizations to include internal programs for em…
The view from the top – the very top – of Southpointe II yields a striking panorama of buildings, streets, parking lots and pedestrians. A fairway on the golf course serenely sits on the near horizon, ahead of Interstate 79 cutting through the valley beyond.
The inaugural Southpointe Corporate Cup, benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and sponsored by law firm Bowles Rice LLP, will be held April 21 and 22 at the Iceoplex at Southpointe.
A new town is popping up right in the middle of Washington County.
There are a number of reasons people work with personal trainers. Some want an individualized program so they can lose weight or get in shape, while others simply need to be held accountable for their workouts. Wherever you are in your exercise journey, a personal trainer may be just what yo…
WPX Energy’s employees in Southpointe are joining the United Way of Washington County’s Annual Campaign for the first time this year. Their 2012 inaugural United Way campaign at the corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., raised just over $450,000 thanks to the generosity of the company and …
Laural Ziemba currently lives in Cecil Township with her husband Chad and daughter Leah. Laural is director of community relations at CONSOL Energy. In this position, she is responsible for the administration of the company’s community investment budget, managing the company’s major corporat…
Five years ago this September, the fourth-largest investment bank in the United States collapsed, setting in motion the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Lehman Brothers filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 15, 2008, and in less than six months the Dow Jones Industrial Aver…
Panelists at the annual energy symposium Aug. 1 repeated a common theme: The rise of natural gas production from the Marcellus Shale has been stunningly rapid in its abundance, economic impact and adaptation to environmental challenges.
Sometime early next spring, those who work and live in Southpointe – and even those who don’t – will have several dining and retail options to explore at the new Town Center in Southpointe II.
Laural Ziemba currently lives in Cecil Township with her husband Chad and daughter Leah. Laural is director of community relations at CONSOL Energy. In this position, she is responsible for the administration of the company’s community investment budget, managing the company’s major corporat…
What do the positions of university career counselor, entertainer, serial entrepreneur, business developer, service organization trustee, inspirational speaker/trainer, and professional football scout have in common? Not a thing by title, but a great deal if you itemize the identical skill s…
Range Resources Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Matt Pitzarella is no stranger to answering questions from the media. Often though, he’s speaking about the Marcellus Shale, environmental issues and everything else that comes with the new and still controversial territ…
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