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We're halfway there.

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Today isn’t just another Tuesday — July 1 is the official start of Q3, the midpoint of the year. In the words of the great Bon Jovi, “We’re halfway there, living on a prayer.”

Whether you crushed your goals in the first half or fell off somewhere around February, now’s the time to reset for the second half.

In business, Q3 is where the pressure picks up. Budgets tighten, performance reviews loom, and big bets start to pay off. For jobseekers, it’s a good time to pause and take stock.

This week, when you apply for a coveted job, give yourself a halftime pep talk. The first half of the year may not have worked out the way you hoped, but there’s still plenty of time for success.

Then into the holiday weekend ready to relax and forget about the job search for a few days. We’ll be here next week to get you back in gear.

The News

Philly’s startup scene is surging — here are 16 rising companies to keep an eye on.

Amazon plans to spend $20 billion to build two data centers in Pennsylvania — but many key details are still unknown, like the centers’ full impact on electricity supply and prices and the amount of tax revenue the state will forfeit to Amazon.

Pittsburgh’s Sensible Photonics has $1 million in Department of Energy Funding for its tech that can shorten blackouts.

With the end of a three-year contract between the Philadelphia Robotics Coalition (PRC) and the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) last summer, the Philly youth robotics community is struggling to find funds to keep competing. 

This Maryland-based entrepreneur is a real doll: Meet Summer, American Girl’s Doll of the Year.

New Jersey’s Transportation Needs Index is helping communities and decision-makers see more clearly where investments and partnerships might make the biggest impact — a model that could be replicated in other states and regions.

Partner Spotlight

“Technology at Susquehanna moves at the dynamic pace of the market, adapting to our environment and changing our patterns based on whether we’re working on tactical or larger system development,” says trading systems manager Jay.

“Quants, traders and technologists work consistently in partnership with each other. Technologists work side-by-side with quants and traders to understand the problems we’re tackling so we can build reliable platforms and innovative strategies that allow us to capture trading opportunities.”

Explore career opportunities at the global quantitative trading firm, including Python Developer, DevOps Engineer and more.

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(Courtesy Susquehanna)

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The End

Not where you thought you’d be by now? That’s okay. Every great story has a plot twist in the middle.