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This Week's Connect Happy Valley eLetter
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HappyValley Industry: From Newsletter to Town Hall—And You are Invited
The collapse of local journalism is not hypothetical. It is history.
Since 2005, more than 2,900 newspapers in the U.S. have shut down. Entire counties now go without a single local outlet. And even those that “went digital” often chased scale, clicks, and trends—losing their connection to the people they once served.

Where Have You Gone, Haller, Raymond, and Brown?
As industries evolve and technology advances, who will build the companies that shape the next era of job growth?


A vision for “Sensor Valley”: Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster Event
On December 4, 2024, the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College hosted the inaugural Central PA Sensor Technology Cluster event, gathering industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and economic development experts to showcase the region’s growing sensor technology industry. The event, organized by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC), SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), and Penn State’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, served as a rallying call to position Central PA as the “Sensor Valley” of the United States.
Proud Sponsor PENN HIGHLANDS