“Ben Franklin was critical”
Frequently touted as a Happy Valley startup success story, BioMagnetic Solutions has realized what CCO and co-founder Ted Liberti calls “the dream you want for a Ben Franklin company.” Here’s how the organization was crucial in ensuring BioMagnetic’s success.
Vision 2025: Charting Happy Valley’s Future as an Innovation Hub
As we close 2024 and step into 2025, organizations across Happy Valley have unveiled their strategic plans, highlighting a future rich with technological innovation and community development.
Chemcut: A Pennsylvania Pioneer in Precision Metal Etching for 57 Years
Rick Lies, CEO of State-College based Chemcut, explains how the company uses its “wet processing” equipment to cater to a wide range of clients and how work done at its research center, machine shop and mold shop can be customized to the customer’s needs.
The 4 reasons most businesses fail at “marketing” — and how HappyValley Industry can help
By Greg Woodman I’ve always had a passion for being a champion of Happy Valley, from founding HappyValley Promotions in the 1980s to now, delivering the latest issue of HappyValley Industry Catalyst. HappyValley Industry’s mission is to accentuate the overwhelming benefits of this place where we live and work. Our goal is not only to shine […]
Is private equity eyeing Penn State football? Exploring a $3+ billion opportunity
By Greg Woodman Earlier this year, an ESPN article asked a provocative question: “As college sports face more change, is private equity money coming in?” The sweeping disruptions occurring in college athletics—shifts in player compensation, NIL deals, and skyrocketing media rights—have opened the door for new ideas and, potentially, new investors. Private equity firms, constantly […]
Are you ready to grow 10X? Start embracing what makes you stressed
By Greg Woodman Last July, I was running a half-marathon that happened to be two days after my Dad’s funeral. Both of our hearts stopped the same week. I was fortunate that some heroic people who were running behind me saved my life. I get many questions about what I saw or what my thoughts […]
Scholar Hotel Group is expanding again — here’s why that’s such good news
By Greg Woodman Courtyard by Marriott State College. Credit: Marriott The Scholar Hotel Group announced two new hotels in its local portfolio in August. The company bought Residence Inn by Marriott State College for $15.6 million and Courtyard by Marriott State College for $9.1 million from Apple Hotel LLC. Residence Inn by Marriott State College […]
The NFT Hype: Everything You Need to Know (And How to Create NFTs!)
Once again, we’ve come across a new explosion of blockchain news, feeling both curious and confused. It’s the same feeling that we had with blockchain itself, with Bitcoin, and now with NFTs. Maybe you, like many others, don’t know exactly what an NFT is, but you’ve probably heard of people paying millions for clip art […]
What’s in a Name (Image & Likeness)?
The NCAA’s new policy for Name, Image and Likeness—which allows student-athletes to earn income for their personal brands and talents—is disrupting college athletics. How important is it for Penn State to play the NIL game? Who is driving the bus on answering the key strategic questions before all the tactics start flying around? Before the Supreme […]
