Fivestar Development

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Made in PA Supplier Forum alongside Catalyst Connection on May 5th, here in Pittsburgh!

Connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators around real sourcing needs is where meaningful progress happens, and we’re excited to be part of it.

With Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. leading the discussion, this is a great opportunity to align capabilities and explore what’s next across the supply chain.

A thank you to the Pittsburgh Technology Council and Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. for bringing this together, we’re looking forward to the conversations ahead and the opportunities that come from it.

Lou Camerlengo, recently joined TechVibe Radio to talk about what it really takes to build a software company that lasts.

In the conversation, Lou reflects on nearly 30 years in Pittsburgh’s technology ecosystem, sharing lessons on leadership, resilience, and how strong companies evolve with the industry.

We’re grateful to TechVibe Radio and Pittsburgh Technology Council for the opportunity to be part of the conversation.

🎧 Listen to the discussion and hear Lou’s insights on building companies that last. See the link in comments section!

It was great to be part of the Explore the Floor visit at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. last week. One of the things enjoyed most about the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Explore the Floor series is the chance to see innovation where it actually happens - on the manufacturing floor.

During the visit, we had the opportunity to learn more about Eos’s zinc-powered energy storage technology and hear from the team about how they are scaling production and contributing to the future of energy storage.

A big thank you to the Eos team for hosting and to the Pittsburgh Technology Council for organizing another great Advanced Manufacturing Network event.

Experiences like this are a great reminder of the level of innovation happening across manufacturing and robotics in Western Pennsylvania.

What manufacturing facilities in Western PA should we visit next?

We’re proud to sponsor and attend the upcoming Explore the Floor™ event hosted by Pittsburgh Technology Council at Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. on March 4, here in Pittsburgh!

We’re especially looking forward to the behind-the-scenes tour, learning more about Eos’s zinc-powered energy storage technology, and connecting with fellow manufacturing and robotics leaders across Western Pennsylvania. Opportunities to benchmark best practices and see innovation in action are what make this series so valuable.

Being part of a community that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and strengthening regional manufacturing truly means a great deal to us. We’re grateful to support and stand alongside the companies building what’s next.

77% of employers are struggling to fill roles due to skill gaps.

Workforce programs are scaling to meet that demand, but scaling programs requires more than funding and intent. It requires infrastructure that can support growth.

Too often, expansion exposes the cracks:

• Disconnected systems.

• Manual reporting.

• Limited visibility into outcomes.

When programs grow faster than the technology behind them, operational strain follows. At fivestar*, we help workforce organizations align their technology, data, and workflows so growth is supported with clarity and confidence.

If workforce expansion or performance-based models are on your roadmap this year, let’s talk.