Smarty pants! Pittsburgh’s labor force is one of the most educated in the country!

By Jackie under In The News, Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh’s under 45 work force, remains one of the most educated in the country, as measured by the percentage of younger workers who have attained a bachelor’s degree or higher, according to U.S. Census data compiled by the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Social and Urban Research.  Check out the complete article by Bill Toland, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 2010. 

Business is booming! Study ranks Pittsburgh economy among 100-strongest!

By Jackie under In The News, Pittsburgh News

A recent survey recently ranked Pittsburgh’s metro area as the 73rd strongest economy in the country (Policom Corp.).  Check out the article from the Pittsburgh Business Times, May 2010.

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Barbara VanKirk Emcee at 2010 Winners’ Circle Awards Luncheon!

By Jackie under Awards, In The News, Pittsburgh News

Barbara VanKirk, President & Owner of IQ Inc, and the 2009 ATHENA Award®  Winner emceed the 15th Annual Winners’ Circle Luncheon, held on Wednesday, May 19th 2010 at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.  Congratulations to all of the winners!!!

• Marisa Yaniszeski (Owner, PKSA Karate – Greensburg) – YWCA Rising Star Award

• Meagan Bilik DeFazio, Esq (Associate, Loughran, Mlakar & Bilik) - Award for Community Service

• Bridgeway Capital, (Mark Peterson, President & Angel Marschik, Senior Loan Officer) – Seton Hill Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

• Carol Fox, MD (Interim Chief Medical Officer, Excela Health) – ATHENA Award®

Pittsburgh tops America’s most livable city list… again!

By Jackie under Career Advice, Employment/Job Search Articles, Entrepreneurship, In The News, Job Search Resources, Pittsburgh News, Software Development, Technology

Forbes Magazine has named Pittsburgh its “Most Livable City” in its annual report that looks at unemployment, crime, income growth, arts and leisure, and cost of living.  Check out the article in Forbes Magazine by Francesca Levy, April 2010.

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You should stick around after graduation – Pittsburgh rated a top city for newly graduated!

By Jackie under Career Advice, Employment/Job Search Articles, Entrepreneurship, In The News, Job Search Resources, Pittsburgh News

Recent graduates stick around after graduation!  Pittsburgh was rated a top city for new graduates by the Huffington Post.  From our booming education and health care industries, to our nightlife and cultural scenes, Pittsburgh has a lot to offer young professionals in addition to a job! 

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Staying in town – Pittsburgh’s population on the rise!

By Jackie under In The News, Pittsburgh News

More people are deciding to stay in Pittsburgh (and why wouldn’t you?) then leaving for other cities.  Check out the recent article in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,  Census: More people arrive than leave for first time in almost 20 years, by Brian Bowling (March 24, 2010). 

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Pittsburgh – the New Emerald City!

By Jackie under In The News, Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh has been earning oohs and aahs for our wizardry in the green revolution.  Check out the article by Lissa Rosenthal from Pittsburgh-Magazine (April 2010) as she reports on Pittsburgh’s green revolution and upcoming events. 

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IQ Inc. Wins Pittsburgh Business Ethics Award (small business category)!

By Jackie under Awards, In The News, Pittsburgh News, Press Release

It is truly an honor to be among such distinguished companies and to accept this award on behalf of IQ Inc.  At IQ, ethics is a core value.  Receiving this award is a testament to the entire organizations belief that strong ethics lead to success in business.  I am proud to say that each IQ employee continues to exemplify our high standards of ethical conduct. 

Thank you and Congratulations!

Barbara

Download the press release from IQ Inc.

Download the press release from the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals

View the article: Three Western Pennsylvania companies get ethics honors (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW)

View the article: Ethical Decisions Applauded (PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW)

View the 9th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards Brochure

Barbara Vankirk, Featured Panelist at Seton Hill

By Jackie under Entrepreneurship, In The News, Pittsburgh News, Press Release, Technology

Barbara VanKirk, President & Owner of IQ Inc. was a featured panelist for Seton Hill University’s Farrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Series titled “Impact Technology: An Entrepreneurial Perspective” held on Tuesday, November 17th 2009 from 6-7:30PM at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

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Pittsburgh on the rise – sustaining and creating jobs during tough economic times!

By Jackie under In The News, Pittsburgh News

The Pittsburgh metropolitan area showed improvement in its ability to create and sustain jobs and economic growth, according to an annual study released by a California-based think tank, the Pittsburgh Business Times, November 12, 2009.

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