
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
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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Practice: From work to home, these Happy Valley businesses make each space your own
Whether you’re an entrepreneur dreaming up your ideal office set-up, or a homeowner newly moved to Happy Valley to pursue the region’s many business opportunities, the area’s local design experts have you covered. For Bridget McGuire, owner and designer at Interiors by J&O Studio, which specializes in window fashion,

From work to home, these Happy Valley businesses make each space your own
By Holly Riddle Personal and customized attention and exceptional customer service are the hallmarks of local businesses that offer design and remodeling expertise to Happy Valley home and business owners. Find out how they create ideal home and office spaces. Whether you’re an entrepreneur dreaming up your ideal office set-up,

Moore Power Sales celebrates 29 years in business; calls future “very bright”
By Holly Riddle As Moore Power Sales celebrates its 29th year in business, founder John Moore reflected on the company’s past successes and future plans. Moore founded Moore Power Sales in 1995, following his decade-plus of experience in sales elsewhere. Since, Moore Power Sales has been working to help companies

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.
Proud Sponsor Downtown Improvement District (DID):
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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.