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Innovation That Works: How to Align Product, Market & Operations—Without Guessing

Innovation expert Renie Johnson shares a refreshingly clear strategy for aligning your idea with real market demand and operational capacity. It's not just about invention—it's about building something that works. For your team. For your customer. And for the region.

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Appalachian Outdoors: 50 years of integrity, customer satisfaction

By Holly Riddle  Most Happy Valley residents don’t know a downtown State College without Appalachian Outdoors. Geoff Brugler started the business in 1974 and, since then, the outdoor adventure and sports-focused retail store has served the community with its industry expertise. Now, Brugler is 73 years old and eyeing retirement.

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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.