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By Nikki Ciecierski The only people who love Happy Valley as much as the people who live here are the Penn State alumni who dream of living here: A fulfilling, high-paying career, great schools, safe neighborhoods, outdoor adventure, arts and culture… in the place where they made their best memories. Happy Valley employers, YOU hold […]

By Nikki Ciecierski Photo: Geisinger Kaiser Foundation Hospitals has established Risant Health, a nonprofit organization that aims to broaden and accelerate the acceptance of value-based healthcare in diverse, community-based health systems with multiple payers and providers. According to a press release from Geisinger, upon regulatory approval, Geisinger becomes part of the new organization through acquisition. […]

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Tim Hurley doesn’t shy away from sticky situations. After starting out as a mentor to the spotLESS Materials team, he took on the role of Vice President of Business Development in November, 2022. In bringing Hurley on board, the company’s goal is to attract more customers in the both residential and commercial […]

“The play button is the most compelling call-to-action on the web.” - Michael Litt, Co-founder & CEO of Vidyard For companies of all sizes and types, video continues to grow in popularity and importance as a means of illustrating the impact of their products and services in customers' lives. Jon Baker, Happy Valley native and […]

By Holly Riddle Happy Valley Changemakers: Gary Barone (Silcotek), Bryan Wolcot (Restek), Juan Mario Gomez (Xact Metal), Michael Croce, Jeffrey Sorg (Hotel State College & Co.) Happy Valley is no stranger to success stories — but how do some of the best of the best in regional industry and lifestyle define their success and continue […]

by Stephanie Kalina-Metzger Barrel 21's Erica Unruh is disrupting the distilling world with her attention-grabbing spirits. Erica Unruh’s circuitous route to becoming Centre County’s first female distiller could be described as a “happy (Valley) accident.” Unruh was born and raised in Northern California where her family enjoyed homebrewing. It was a hobby that appealed to […]