ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
"Random Collisions of Goodness" Spark Unexpected Connections in Reedsville
In Big Valley, even an economic development event feels like a homecoming By Cara Aungst Last Wednesday, Ben Franklin Technology Partners collaborated with the Juniata Valley Chamber of Commerce for an entrepreneurial networking event celebrating innovation, connection, and the power of community in the tiny town of Reedsville. The event was a small revolution. It […]
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MVEDP Annual Dinner Celebrates “NEVER STOP TRYING” Community Success and Entrepreneurial Growth in Moshannon Valley
The Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership (MVEDP) hosted its 35th Annual Awards Dinner last week, spotlighting a powerful blueprint for economic renewal: smart public investment, strategic partnerships, and unwavering support for local businesses.
Play with Heart—Because That’s How We Lead, Live, and Grow Together
Last Tuesday night at 3 Dots Downtown, something simple happened.
A diverse group—retirees, business owners, nonprofit leaders, Penn State students, and community champions—came together for the first-ever Connecting the Dots: A Community Conversation. We didn’t have hundreds of attendees. We didn’t need them. What we had was heart, honesty, and 27 people, ready to engage.
Trump’s 2025 Economic Strategy: Is a Recession Part of the Plan?
Since returning to the presidency on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump has enacted a series of aggressive economic policies including universal tariffs, a federal hiring freeze, and a rollback of clean energy initiatives. While presented as pro-growth, many economists see these moves as intentionally slowing the economy — creating a setup for deep Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.
The Entrepreneurial Leadership Mindset: How Nikhil Bharadwaj Built a $54M Company
One of Penn State’s most compelling AI entrepreneurship success stories is Nikhil Bharadwaj, Co-Founder & CTO of Xeal.
When Nikhil took Engineering 310: Entrepreneurial Leadership, he made a bold declaration: “I want to be the face of clean energy.” That vision became reality.
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.
