Bridging the gap between innovation and sustainability in the business landscape
by Sarah Taylor Operating all across the state, the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is a commitment rooted in Penn State’s land-grant mission. PennTAP helps companies address challenges in energy efficiency, pollution prevention, sustainable practices and innovation. “We serve as a liaison between the manufacturing sector and Penn State, with access to technology, equipment, subject […]
Empowering entrepreneurs: Unlocking growth with SEDA-Council of Governments
By Sarah Taylor In an ever-evolving economic landscape, fostering entrepreneurship is crucial for growth. The SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) is dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes across 11 core central Pennsylvania counties, including Centre County. What is the SEDA-Council of Governments? The SEDA-Council of Governments provides a range of services designed to accelerate business […]
Two Happy Valley organizations providing innovative solutions for clients
By Sarah Taylor In the heart of Happy Valley, two companies are leading the charge in delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of their clients: ARM Group Enterprises and the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center. ARM Group Enterprises offers a comprehensive suite of services, including environmental consulting, engineering design, remediation services and electrical automation. […]
How two area nonprofits are impacting State College’s livability
By Sarah Taylor It’s no surprise that thousands of students, families and retirees ecstatically claim Happy Valley is the best place to live, work and play. The close community, incredible education systems and awe-inspiring natural terrain make it the perfect place to raise a family, start a business or plan a weekend getaway. However, the […]
Empowering people-centric leaders in the age of AI
By Sarah Taylor Rodgers Executive Coaching serves a diverse range of sectors including technology, energy, construction, healthcare, financial services and manufacturing. Leaders across these industries face the challenge of transforming their teams to achieve results, and owner John Rodgers is committed to helping them navigate this crucial task — but with a unique approach. At […]
How a Penn State resource is empowering international enterprise
By Sarah Taylor Stilfehler, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Penn State Materials Research Institute (MRI) stands at the forefront of materials science research, seamlessly bridging cutting-edge innovation with real-world applications. Established to advance the understanding and utilization of materials, MRI fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing on the expertise of Penn State scientists, engineers […]
Happy Valley achieves major tourism goal
Beaver Stadium By: Sarah Taylor The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau recently announced that the region had marked a significant milestone: 5 million visitors and one billion dollars in visitor spending. Originally, the organization had hoped to reach this milestone by the end of 2024, but as of the end of 2023, we’re already there. According […]
“Making the impossible possible”
By: Sarah Taylor Some of SilcoTek’s coated products | Image Credit: SilcoTek’s “where can you buy SilcoTek coated products?” blog Phones, laptops, smart refrigerators and manufacturing line machines. What do they all have in common? They all need microchips. Everyone uses some type of these electronic devices, but not many people know that contaminants in […]
Authentically filling Happy Valley voids since 1978
By: Sarah Taylor Photo: Shy Bear Brewing Facebook On Meadowbrook Lane, in Lewistown, Jason Ufema is owner of both Rich Coast Coffee and Shy Bear Brewing. While Rich Coast Coffee may be a long-standing community staple, Shy Bear Brewing is a relative newcomer — but both are valuable drivers of the area’s evolution. Crafting community […]
