How one local township is prioritizing business development
By Holly Riddle Anthony Fragola is a College Township Council Member and a local entrepreneur. The owner of Fibrenew Alleghenies has served the Happy Valley community in some capacity for nearly two decades. Fragola told us there’s ample opportunity for business growth in the area, with opportunities for both existing companies that want to move to […]
Andermatt partners with ConidioTec to launch a novel B. bassiana bed bug product in Europe
Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse, the Swiss based Andermatt Group subsidiary, has partnered with CondioTec LLC (USA) to introduce the Aprehend® biopesticide for the control and prevention of bed bugs into the European market. Aprehend is a fungal biopesticide based on an oil formulation of Beauveria bassiana, a natural fungal disease of insects. Aprehend is registered in […]
A prime relocation opportunity for innovative investors or business owners
By Frances Thorsen Potential is in the eye of the entrepreneur…..this property sits directly across the street to Millbrook Marsh For investors or business owners contemplating a strategic relocation, 629 Puddintown Road in State College offers an unparalleled opportunity. This 10,000 square-foot commercial property on a 1.2-acre lot is not just another real estate listing. […]
A look at the impact of the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank
By Staff Writer The LaunchBox’s offerings are expansive, addressing various entrepreneurial needs: E-Ship CrashCourse is a one hour monthly overview of everything you need to know about entrepreneurship and starting a business in Happy Valley open to anyone to join no matter where they are in their journey. Digital TestLab enables individuals to harness the […]
Penn State and Governor Shapiro announce partnership on AI governance and strategy
By Staff Writer On Friday, October 20, Governor Josh Shapiro announced his Administration’s plans to partner with Penn State’s Center for Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Industry (AIMI) to leverage the University’s faculty and research expertise for the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governing Board and create opportunities for advisory support and collaboration […]
Championing entrepreneurs at every step of the journey
By Holly Riddle When talking to entrepreneurs in Happy Valley, one thing we hear again and again is praise for the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — and for good reason. The SBDC provides free business resources, including counseling, training and relationship-building, for small businesses across all industries throughout Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and […]
Mount Nittany Health’s strategy for attracting talent
By Nikki Ciecierski Michael Fry, the Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation at Mount Nittany Health In the competitive landscape of healthcare recruitment, attracting top talent requires looking beyond traditional strategies. Michael Fry, the Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation at Mount Nittany Health, shared how the community-centric institution is thinking differently to recruit, retain […]
Attractions that keep visitors happy and eager to return
By Holly Riddle The tourism industry is hot in Happy Valley, as we covered in a recent article. Behind the big events like Penn State Football and the Ironman 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley Triathlon and the organizations who plan them — Penn State, The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment […]
Attracting businesses to Downtown State College
By Happy Valley Staff Writers In its September 27th meeting, the State College Redevelopment Authority reviewed findings and recommendations from consultant U3 Advisors on bringing more businesses to Downtown State College. U3 interviewed 35 local stakeholders from government, civic and cultural organizations and institutions as well as property owners and developers, real estate brokers, and […]
