A vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event
On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing sensor technology industry. The event, organized by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC), SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), and Penn State’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, served as a rallying call to position Central PA as the “Sensor Valley” of the United States.
Chemcut: A Pennsylvania Pioneer in Precision Metal Etching for 57 Years
Rick Lies, CEO of State-College based Chemcut, explains how the company uses its “wet processing” equipment to cater to a wide range of clients and how work done at its research center, machine shop and mold shop can be customized to the customer’s needs.
A sixth-generation scrap business leads the region’s recycling industry
For over a century, Joe Krentzman & Son Inc. and Krentzman Metals Corporation have led the recycling industry in Central Pennsylvania with a focus on quality, community and family-driven values. Known as the “Original Recyclers,” the businesses combine time-tested service principles with innovative practices.
Bellefonte architectural firm shapes campus and community
“If we create attractive and functional environments for work, retail and community gatherings, the end result is ultimately positive for the community as a whole.” Get to know Hoffman Leakey Architects’ work, ethos and community contributions.
Happy Valley: The perfect foundation for building something meaningful
Clients who work with Giv Local spur charitable giving within the community, integrating donations into their everyday transactions at no cost to them. Learn more about Giv Local’s origins, unique solution and goals for the future.
Calder Co-share offers new option for coworking
A new Downtown State College initiative aims to bring entrepreneurs and remote workers together in a shared space for innovation and collaboration.
Sticking around in Sensor Valley
Backed by numerous regional entrepreneurial resources, Lightscline aims to reduce data and AI infrastructure costs, time, latency and energy consumption by 100x for customers in the satellite, space and wearables sensor markets — and Happy Valley is the perfect place to make it happen.
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New startup makes website maintenance easy for local businesses
WebCare1 is a new, Happy Valley-based solution that provides clients with their own, dedicated expert web developer for 9–5 web support without paying a 9–5 salary.
