The Chamber of Business & Industry in Centre County (CBICC) is gearing up to unveil a roadmap for smart economic growth in the region. An effort that’s been more than a year in the making, and that the Chamber says differs from anything done in the county in the last two decades, the long-awaited, new […]
By Sarah Taylor It’s no surprise that thousands of students, families and retirees ecstatically claim Happy Valley is the best place to live, work and play. The close community, incredible education systems and awe-inspiring natural terrain make it the perfect place to raise a family, start a business or plan a weekend getaway. However, the […]
By Holly Riddle During the Covid-19 pandemic, Kaleidoscope PA founder Sarah Zappe adopted a new hobby: watercolor painting. Finding the activity to be an effective stress reliever, she began painting every day. Then, a simple Instagram post provided the impetus that would eventually result in Kaleidoscope PA. “In 2022, on a whim, I responded to […]
By Holly Riddle According to the Happy Valley Sports and Entertainment Alliance, “In the aggregate, sports events and associated activity generate an annual economic impact of $417 million within Centre County, supporting 4,315 jobs with $133 million in employee compensation. Impacts of this economic activity within Pennsylvania are $467 million.” The Alliance also noted that, […]
Penn State’s 2024 Materials Day is coming up! Materials Day is an event that connects Penn State talent with companies and shares Penn State’s latest research and discovery with industry, government and service partners. The event is designed to share Penn State’s vast materials research knowledge and infrastructure with industrial and government research and […]
By Jodie Dello Stritto In the state of Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand, the Great American Getaway, Happy Valley is featured prominently as a key destination in the Alleghenies region. The Alleghenies includes Centre, Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Bedford and Fulton Counties and is a prime stop for visitors seeking a blend of natural beauty, […]
