Two companies will receive state funds totaling more than $900,000, one to consolidate operations here and another to relocate, the state Department of Community and Economic Development announced today.

The two projects are expected to generate 152 new jobs over the next three years.

One company, TechAssist, will move from Washington, D.C., into 11,000 square feet of space at the National City Bank building on Stanwix Street, Downtown. The engineering firm expects to create 96 new jobs, including executives, engineers, sales people and marketing.

As part of a $1 million project, the company will receive $439,200 in state assistance, including a loan, a grant, tax credits and job training.

The other company, CardWorks, expects to create 56 new jobs as it consolidates its operation in the Commerce Court building at Station Square. The company operates a call center with 245 employees who service credit and debit cards.

The $1.3 million project will receive $468,000 in state assistance, including a grant, tax credits and job training.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.