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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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Social worker invents a fix for kids’ cold feet with Koveroo

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Aquito Young, inventor of a blanket that contains an integrated pouch, takes his concept from idea, to reality. Photo: Provided. Aquito Young, a social worker and now inventor and startup founder, was frequently struggling with his child kicking off their bed covers in the middle of the

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Taking a groundbreaking idea from the lab to the orchard

By Holly Riddle Photo: Kari A. Peter. Late last year, HappyValley Industry covered the Ben Franklin Technology Partners 2022 BIG IDEA Contest. The 2022 contest focused specifically on the agricultural, food and beverage industries and the second-place winner — and recipient of $10,000 to further his business — was Penn

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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.