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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The township driving Happy Valley’s population growth

Amenity-rich new homes with scenic views are part of the appeal to new residents in Benner Township. Benner Township saw a 4.42% population increase between 2022 and 2023, leading Centre County’s 35 municipalities, and contributing to the county’s overall growth of 0.17%. A surge in residential and commercial developments is

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CPI filling the gap between talent and industry

by Holly Riddle Photo: CPI Facebook According to an April article from McKinsey & Company, the skilled labor shortage that American industry has been facing for a while doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, anytime soon, due to a variety of factors. There’s the aging workforce and lack of young

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How intrapreneurship has helped New Pig Corporation thrive

by Jodie Dello Stritto Penn State College of Engineering’s School of Engineering Design and Innovation and the Engineering Entrepreneurship Program presented the second Conference on Intrapreneurship on Thursday, May 9, at Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. This year’s focus was on Intrapreneurial Leadership. “Without a company’s leadership acknowledging intrapreneurship, it

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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.