Blink continues fast-paced growth

The Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN) will host its Spring Social Event on Tuesday, May 16, from 5 – 7 pm on the 2nd floor deck of the Technology Center at Innovation Park (200 Innovation Blvd, State College). The free event is an opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs and hear about the free support available […]

FREE ONE-DAY DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE (3 MEALS PROVIDED) — REGISTER HERE Do you want your company to be adaptable and agile? Dr. Irena Yashin-Shaw, a world leader in intrapreneurship education from Queensland, Australia, said that the key is empowering and energizing employees to create change. On May 11, Dr. Yashin-Shaw will be the keynote speaker for […]

by Holly Riddle “Intrapreneurship” is a buzzy business word at the moment, but what does it really mean in the lives of employees and for a company’s bottom line? Penn State’s upcoming Conference on Intrapreneurship Employees as ChangeMakers hosted by the College of Engineering’s School of Engineering Design and Innovation hopes to help Happy Valley […]

by Cara Aungst Khurram Shahzad had no intention of starting his own company when he landed in Happy Valley five years ago so his wife could pursue her Ph.D. But thanks to some unplanned changes during the pandemic — and the resources of Penn State — his digital marketing company Digilatics is changing the landscape […]

by Cara Aungst Purple Lizard maps showcase Happy Valley’s outdoor recreation assets. On the day of our interview, Mike Hermann and his team were days away from finishing their 17th map. The map represented more than a thousand hours spent over two years, starting with hiking boots on the ground exploring the trailheads and ravines […]

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Penn State sports fans may recognize the name Wallace “Wally” Triplett. A tailback and linebacker for the Nittany Lions, Triplett became the first Black player to start for Penn State on Nov. 17, 1945. According to a recent Penn State press release, Triplett became the first Black player to be drafted by […]