
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
The Most Powerful Business Resources in Happy Valley –But Only If You Use Them
We always say Happy Valley is “resource-rich.” But resources don’t create success unless you plug into them.
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“Ben Franklin was instrumental in helping us survive the early years”
By Cara Aungst In 2003, DiamondBack Covers was born out of an assignment in an Engineering Entrepreneurship class at Penn State, when Matt Chverchko had some equipment stolen from the back of his truck and he decided to create a truck cover to keep his belongings secure. He and

Care at the core
By Holly Riddle During the Covid-19 pandemic, Liz Holtzinger, co-founder of AguaVivir, was looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity. A seasoned entrepreneur — with past experiences running a resume writing company, professional development company and media company — when she came across the concept of wellness infusion centers, it seemed like

Blink continues fast-paced growth
Pennsylvania marketing and advertising agency Blink, with locations in Bellefonte and Pittsburgh, has announced the acquisition of Ethic Advertising Agency. The addition of Ethic immediately extends Blink’s advertising and marketing footprint and client roster, and furthers the agency’s digital performance marketing, traditional media planning and buying, creative services and website development

Rising to new heights
Prior to forming Nittany Strategic Solutions in 2020, founder Steven Koval held a long-standing career as a senior financial executive. Now, as an entrepreneurial strategic business advisor, he utilizes his extensive experience as a CFO and in Mergers and Acquisitions to drive performance and improve his clients’ profitability, cashflow, access
Proud Sponsor Downtown Improvement District (DID):
Something for everyone to discover.
DSCID is a non-profit Neighborhood Improvement District with over 350
participating businesses, established by ordinance of the Borough of State College
in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania. The District extends from Atherton
Street to Sowers Street, College Avenue to Highland Alley.