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 […]
Ready-to-go sites, building space and an available workforce
If you caught HappyValley Industry’s recent quick guide to the vast entrepreneurial ecosystem that exists within the region, then you know there’s no shortage of support for entrepreneurs at every stage of the business journey. With each of these valuable resources, we’re doing a deeper dive into what exactly they offer and how they can […]
The Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem: Your guide to who to call for your unique business needs
It’s no secret that Happy Valley is overflowing with entrepreneurial resources. If you’re just starting out — or maybe a long-time business owner who needs a little help — how do you know which resources are best for you? Here’s a quick guide to the area’s most influential and impactful business resources, including who does […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs: Impressia Bank tackles $1.7 trillion finance gap in Central PA
by Holly Riddle According to the World Economic Forum, the “total micro, small or medium enterprise finance gap for women is estimated to be valued at $1.7 trillion. Yet women entrepreneurs own 22% of micro-enterprises and 32% of small and medium enterprises. More broadly, 740 million women globally are unbanked…and 2.4 billion women worldwide lack […]
New Invent Penn State resource gives rural entrepreneurs a boost
by Holly Riddle When thinking about the entrepreneurial landscape in central Pennsylvania, it can be easy to assume that, just because so many entrepreneur resources exist and live around Penn State’s University Park campus, that all the region’s entrepreneurs must also live and work in or around State College. However, that mindset unfortunately overlooks a […]
