03/04/2024
Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work

By Holly Riddle  As we’ve covered in the past, there’s no shortage of nonprofits in Happy Valley. Organizations like Clearwater Conservancy, Centre County United Way and The American Association of University Women add to the area’s livability through efforts to protect Happy Valley’s resources and people, while simultaneously pushing the region to new heights. Despite […]

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03/04/2024
The right experience, expertise and passion

By Holly Riddle  If you caught HappyValley Industry’s senior care series earlier this year, then you’re familiar with how rapidly the industry is growing in the region, and also how costs for senior care, particularly for residential senior care, can be substantial. Assisted living facilities, on average, cost residents $60,000 per year, while more specialized […]

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03/04/2024
Appalachian Outdoors: 50 years of integrity, customer satisfaction

By Holly Riddle  Most Happy Valley residents don’t know a downtown State College without Appalachian Outdoors. Geoff Brugler started the business in 1974 and, since then, the outdoor adventure and sports-focused retail store has served the community with its industry expertise. Now, Brugler is 73 years old and eyeing retirement. “I’m ready to make a […]

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03/01/2024
Power operator eliminates boiler tube leaks and reducing time and costs for maintenance and repairs

In a recent case study, a power operator was experiencing a high number of boiler tube leaks every year using manual inspection and manual repair planning. When they first partnered with Gecko to use robotic inspections, they cut leaks by 50%. Now, using Cantilever, they have experienced zero leaks since implementation. Even better, their maintenance […]

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03/01/2024
Asset failures? Not on your watch

What type of [plant manager] are you? One who’s content with business as usual, or one who says “not on my watch” to common issues plaguing plants, like forced outages, safety risks and deteriorating infrastructure that distract you. Let’s face it: In today’s environment, where plants are also facing broader challenges like economic uncertainty, labor […]

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02/27/2024
New nanny service fills a critical need for Happy Valley families

By Holly Riddle For working parents, childcare is typically non-negotiable. However, for many Happy Valley professionals, finding that childcare is easier said than done — leaving some to wonder if they should forgo their career plans and stay home with the kiddos, while others worry for the futures of their entrepreneurial endeavors. “People started warning […]

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