About Us
Catalyst Connection is an economic development organization dedicated to helping small and mid-size manufacturers in southwestern Pennsylvania improve their competitive performance.
Our advisors, consultants, and instructors are highly motivated experts with academic degrees and an average of 15 years of manufacturing experience. In addition to training and consulting, we administer financial programs which can provide you with funding for equipment and machinery. We can also guide you to other loans and grants intended to fund capital improvements or leverage additional financing from other sources.
Catalyst Connection By the Numbers
| 22 Years |
supporting manufacturing in Southwest Pennsylvania |
| 1,400 Manufacturers |
engaged in Catalyst Connection projects in those 22 years |
| 250 Manufacturers |
engaged in Catalyst Connection projects in this past year |
| $150 Million |
in increased or retained sales as a result of these improvement projects
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| 1,145 Jobs |
created or retained in our local region reported by these manufacturers |
Making a Difference
Every day, southwestern Pennsylvania manufacturers collaborate with our consultants to reduce costs, improve throughput, and increase quality. Our approach is flexible enough to meet any challenge, yet disciplined enough to generate positive outcomes that show real results. While our consulting projects typically incorporate employee training, we also offer a full curriculum of stand-alone training sessions and workshops for individuals or groups.
We Succeed When You Succeed
As a non-profit 501(c)3 firm, Catalyst Connection is not motivated by making large profits but by reporting the success stories of our manufacturing clients. We can provide you with a free consultation to help you determine the best place to put your business improvement efforts. Click Here or call 1 (888) 887-7472.