Blending STEM and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Is the Future Already Here?
As Penn State looks to the future, the integration of STEM disciplines with programs like the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major, its corresponding master’s program, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor, showcases a pioneering approach to education that meets the evolving demands of a technology-driven marketplace.
Why community is your and our biggest asset
Customers do not just want products, they want connection. They want to feel part of something bigger than themselves. When you shift your focus from transactions to relationships, you transform customers into loyal supporters. Community-driven businesses grow faster, retain customers longer, and spend less on marketing because their customers are doing the work for them.
“Ben Franklin was critical”
Frequently touted as a Happy Valley startup success story, BioMagnetic Solutions has realized what CCO and co-founder Ted Liberti calls “the dream you want for a Ben Franklin company.” Here’s how the organization was crucial in ensuring BioMagnetic’s success.
HappyValleyIndustry.com: A Living Example of Education-Based Promotion
You’re reading this article — how did that happen? That’s the magic of education-based marketing. By sharing engaging, valuable content, we’ve earned your attention and trust to open us weekly. Now, we’re here to show you how your business can do the same with your dream 100 prospects.
A quick guide to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank
Whether you’re in the ideation phase, developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or looking to scale a business by adding a new service or product line, Happy Valley LaunchBox offers support to help entrepreneurs de-risk ideas and test the market before launching.
Making the right impression
“When I hear my clients tell me they knew they could depend on me, that makes it all worth it.” See how a Happy Valley marketing agency founded in 1997 grew from a front porch office to serving as a strategic partner to a bevy of area businesses.
“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”
By Cara Aungst In 2003, DiamondBack Covers was born out of an assignment in an Engineering Entrepreneurship class at Penn State, when Matt Chverchko had some equipment stolen from the back of his truck and he decided to create a truck cover to keep his belongings secure. He and classmate Ethan Wendle worked on […]
Care at the core
By Holly Riddle During the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz Holtzinger, co-founder of AguaVivir, was looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity. A seasoned entrepreneur — with past experiences running a resume writing company, professional development company and media company — when she came across the concept of wellness infusion centers, it seemed like an ideal opportunity. At the […]
Blink continues fast-paced growth
Pennsylvania marketing and advertising agency Blink, with locations in Bellefonte and Pittsburgh, has announced the acquisition of Ethic Advertising Agency. The addition of Ethic immediately extends Blink’s advertising and marketing footprint and client roster, and furthers the agency’s digital performance marketing, traditional media planning and buying, creative services and website development capabilities. “We’re excited to add […]
