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 […]

By Holly Riddle As we’ve covered in the past, Happy Valley is in the middle of a healthcare boom, with multiple projects coming from Mount Nittany Health, Penn Highlands and Geisinger. As for the latter, Geisinger currently has approximately $30 million in projects underway throughout the county, including a new Bellefonte Medical Clinic and an […]

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. […]

By Greg Woodman Photo provided 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 […]

The Chamber of Business & Industry in Centre County (CBICC) is gearing up to unveil a roadmap for smart economic growth in the region. An effort that’s been more than a year in the making, and that the Chamber says differs from anything done in the county in the last two decades, the long-awaited, new […]

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 […]