“A direct pathway to a rewarding, stable and sustainable career”
By Holly Riddle In the past, HappyValley Industry has covered the ongoing industry talent shortage occurring both nationwide and regionally. One of the major forces combatting that shortage, connecting talent with industry? The region’s handful of industry-focused educational institutions — like Pennsylvania College of Technology. Penn College has rolled out a number of impressive initiatives […]
The healthcare boom continues in Happy Valley
By: Holly Riddle Penn Highlands Healthcare, State College It’s no secret that Happy Valley is experiencing a massive increase in new healthcare facilities. Mount Nittany Health has multiple projects underway, as does Geisinger. The latest project to open its doors to the public is the new Penn Highlands State College, lauded as “the hospital of […]
First Citizens Community Bank empowers local growth through community unity
By: Sarah Taylor Photo: First Citizens Community Bank on Beaver Avenue in Downtown State College, PA In 1872, the predecessor to today’s First Citizens Community Bank (FCCB) opened in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, as Ross and Williams Bank. Now, more than 150 years later, and with a downtown State College branch opening in 2017 following the acquisition of S&T […]
AI gives Happy Valley talent an edge
By: Holly Riddle Image Credits: Nittany AI Alliance Instagram Earlier this year, McKinsey looked at research that showed that “gen AI talent,” or employees who use gen AI in the workplace to gain efficiency, are in high demand, providing value to their employers — but also presenting a flight risk. This talent knows its worth […]
Happy Valley offers everything jobseekers want
by Holly Riddle According to the most recent SCE Labor Market Survey, this spring, the number of people searching for a job was at its highest since 2014. However, while that might automatically seem like a good thing for employers and a bad thing for jobseekers, it’s important to note that the survey also found […]
Catalyst magazine is off press
Our team at HappyValley Industry thanks the advertisers who have voted with their marketing dollars for a news source that celebrates our region and accentuates all the positive aspects of its growth and evolution. These businesses are forward-thinking pioneers whose growth mindset and participation in our cooperative approach are helping to shine a spotlight on […]
Happy Valley is a hotspot for food-based startups
by Holly Riddle For its size, Happy Valley boasts an impressive food scene. There’s a wealth of locally owned restaurants, a wide variety of international cuisine, and a thriving farm-to-table focus spurred by the county’s abundant agricultural resources. Not to mention, just when you think you’ve tried every eatery Happy Valley has to offer, another […]
Community generosity helping nonprofits meet rising demand
by Holly Riddle Just as Happy Valley’s entrepreneurs benefit from a robust support system, a strong network of nonprofits, supported by generous donors and volunteers, helps to fill gaps in areas of need for residents in the community. Nowhere is Happy Valley’s nonprofit landscape represented better than during the annual Centre Gives event. Hosted by […]
Your preview of the inaugural issue of Catalyst magazine
From the companies that form the backbone of our local economy to emerging startups, and from growing numbers of visitors to thriving retirement communities, the first-ever issue of Catalyst features a few of Happy Valley’s best assets. Thank you to the sponsors who made the issue possible with their support. We are thrilled to share […]
