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 […]
By Cara Aungst “Workers no longer need to be downtown because companies no longer need to be downtown. And with that in mind, we have to be honest with ourselves and ask, ‘Why should anyone want to come to downtown?’” This jarring statement was not made about State College, but rather downtown Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh […]
The second issue of HappyValley Industry’s Catalyst magazine is set for printing and distribution at the end of September. You can preview our summer issue here. We’re collaborating with various sponsors to produce 10,000 print copies, engage our 5,000 loyal email subscribers, and leverage our substantial website traffic. HappyValley Industry garners thousands of views monthly. […]
by Jodie Dello Stritto As the Retail and Commercial Business Advocate for the Downtown Improvement District, Kendra Kielbasa is building relationships with key stakeholders to help revitalize the retail scene in Downtown State College, aimed predominantly at filling empty retail space in the newer student housing high-rises. Along the way, she’s dispelling common misconceptions and […]
By Beverly Molnar Phospholutions, a sustainable fertilizer company committed to creating technology-based solutions for food production and environmental challenges by enhancing the efficiency of phosphorus use, is a Happy Valley startup success story — and a perfect example of how the Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem can provide multiple, simultaneous resources that prop up such success. […]
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 […]
