The coolest things created in Happy Valley
By Holly Riddle Last month, as millions were closely monitoring their March Madness brackets, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry was monitoring a bracket of a different kind: the Coolest Things Made in PA bracket, which pits 64 well-known names from around the state against one another, letting the public vote on their favorite […]
Behind the scenes at the Berkey Creamery
By Holly Riddle Photo taken by Dave DiCello Photography Established in 1865, the Penn State Berkey Creamery is a Happy Valley institution. Ask locals for recommendations for what to do during a visit? Go to the Creamery. After every Penn State home game? You’ll find a line around the block, leading to the Creamery. Craving […]
Helping Happy Valley professionals live their best lives
By Holly Riddle In Happy Valley, professionals who’ve moved to the area often cite work-life balance as a key factor behind decision to live in the region: they’re able to slow down and better recognize the elements of their personal lives that either help or hinder their professional lives. We’ve already covered how, particularly for […]
Last Chance: Don’t Miss Out on HappyValley Industry Catalyst’s Inaugural Print Edition!
By Staff Writer The inaugural charter issue of HappyValley Industry’s Catalyst magazine is underway for print and distribution at the end of April. Various sponsors are partnering with us to produce 10,000 print copies, deliver compelling content to our 5,000 loyal email subscribers, and benefit from our immense website traffic. HappyValley Industry Catalyst will publish […]
Are you ready to grow 10X? Start embracing what makes you stressed
By Greg Woodman Last July, I was running a half-marathon that happened to be two days after my Dad’s funeral. Both of our hearts stopped the same week. I was fortunate that some heroic people who were running behind me saved my life. I get many questions about what I saw or what my thoughts […]
Hilton Bets on Happy Valley
By Sarah Taylor Image Credits: From Official Website: Hotel Photo Gallery | Graduate State College | Near Campus (graduatehotels.com) Hilton is acquiring the Graduate Hotels brand in a $210 million deal that bets on the economic prosperity of college towns. Graduate Hotels owns and operates dozens of hotels in some of the country’s biggest college […]
Making Happy Valley an “extra-special” place to live and work
By Holly Riddle As we’ve covered in the past, there’s no shortage of nonprofits in Happy Valley. Organizations like Clearwater Conservancy, Centre County United Way and The American Association of University Women add to the area’s livability through efforts to protect Happy Valley’s resources and people, while simultaneously pushing the region to new heights. Despite […]
25 years of the Tussey Mountainback: Remarkable experiences and a positive impact
By Holly Riddle The Old Men of the Mountains relay team has run the 50-mile relay 17 consecutive years. Photo by Enhanced Aerial. There’s been a lot of hype in the last year over IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley — and for good reason. The new-to-Happy Valley event draws thousands of visitors and the economic […]
Happy Valley non-profits benefit from strong Rotary Clubs in State College
By Staff Writer Rotary Clubs provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through a fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. State College is fortunate to have three active Rotary Clubs working toward this mission and benefiting local non-profits and the community. Downtown State College Rotary, Rotary Club of […]
