
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
A New Tradition in the Making: Penn Steaks Brings Cheesesteaks and Community to the Heart of State College
In the very center of State College, just across from Doggies and down the street from The Gaff, the scent of fresh bread and sizzling ribeye fills the air. This isn’t just another restaurant opening. It’s something deeply rooted in the soil of Happy Valley.
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Blending STEM and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Is the Future Already Here?
As Penn State looks to the future, the integration of STEM disciplines with programs like the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIENT) major, its corresponding master’s program, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ENTI) minor, showcases a pioneering approach to education that meets the evolving demands of a technology-driven marketplace.

Why community is your and our biggest asset
Customers do not just want products, they want connection. They want to feel part of something bigger than themselves. When you shift your focus from transactions to relationships, you transform customers into loyal supporters. Community-driven businesses grow faster, retain customers longer, and spend less on marketing because their customers are doing the work for them.

“Ben Franklin was critical”
Frequently touted as a Happy Valley startup success story, BioMagnetic Solutions has realized what CCO and co-founder Ted Liberti calls “the dream you want for a Ben Franklin company.” Here’s how the organization was crucial in ensuring BioMagnetic’s success.

HappyValleyIndustry.com: A Living Example of Education-Based Promotion
You’re reading this article — how did that happen? That’s the magic of education-based marketing. By sharing engaging, valuable content, we’ve earned your attention and trust to open us weekly. Now, we’re here to show you how your business can do the same with your dream 100 prospects.
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.