This Week’s HappyValley Industry eLetter
Penn State Alumni Developers Lead Downtown State College’s Most Ambitious Real Estate Project
Downtown State College is transforming—and at the forefront is a visionary project shaped by those who know Happy Valley best: Penn State alumni.
Introducing The Nittany Residence Club, a luxurious nine-story condominium-hotel now rising at 321 West Beaver Avenue. Designed by Penn Staters, for Penn Staters, this development blends high-end living with deep community roots—and offers a glimpse of the next chapter for one of the most iconic college towns in America.
Think You Know State College? Think Again.
Walk through the doors of Discovery Space, and you’re instantly met with a scene that stops you in your tracks: kids laughing, learning, building, and experimenting — fully immersed in the joy of discovery.
Feed a Family. Inspire a Student. Care for a Senior.
The annual celebration of community and generosity is underway—Centre Gives started at 8 AM today and ends tomorrow at 8 PM. Your support helps local non-profits thrive which strengthens our community as a whole. Consider a gift to these worthwhile local organizations who are changing lives and saving lives.
The Heart of the Community: The Nonprofit Sector’s Role in Connection and Resilience
Graduation is here, summer is near, and the Oregon game may be months away, September 27—but this is the White Out moment for the heart of our community.
Next week is Centre Gives, and if you are wondering what really holds a place like Happy Valley together—it’s not just football or fall foliage. It’s the nonprofit sector.
Celebrate Small Business Week in Downtown State College
There’s something special about being known. Maybe it’s the barista who starts your drink as soon as you walk in, the bookseller who always nails your next read, or the shop owner who asks about your family. These aren’t just transactions—they’re connections. They’re the heartbeat of a strong, local community.
The Quiet Real Estate Gold Rush: Why Penn Staters Are Snapping Up These Hidden Gems
If you’ve been watching the real estate market in and around State College, you might’ve noticed a quiet trend. Certain properties —— are getting snapped up quickly. And the buyers? More often than not, they’re Penn State alumni and parents who know exactly what they’re looking for—quality of life! Is this not the greatest place to live, work and PLAY!
Stronger Communities Build Stronger Businesses: Why We’re Spotlighting the State College Food Bank This Week
Five years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic turned life upside down, the State College Food Bank didn’t close for a single day.
The Most Powerful Business Resources in Happy Valley –But Only If You Use Them
We always say Happy Valley is “resource-rich.” But resources don’t create success unless you plug into them.
