Why Happy Valley?
Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations.
Really — What more could you need?
The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...
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By Greg WoodmanReprinted from 1988 Football Preview What are the distinct geographical boundaries of the area called Happy Valley? Is it just the Penn State campus, Beaver Stadium, College Avenue, and five bars with lots of memories? If the area is growing as much as it appears, will Happy Valley
Why Stories—and “Happy Valley”—Stick: What Neuroscience Teaches Us About Branding a Region
In business, leadership, and community development, we spend enormous energy crafting data-driven plans, economic forecasts, and strategic reports. But here’s the truth:
It’s not the data that moves people. It’s the story.
The Local Giant: How Don Hamer Built Big Without Leaving Happy Valley
In a world where success is often measured by how far you can go, Don Hamer proved that greatness could be built by staying right where you are.
Leading with Love: The Quiet Power of Nonprofits Like the Centre County Youth Service Bureau
The call came one fall morning—unexpected, somber, and deeply telling. A young adult who had once stayed in a safe shelter run by the Centre County Youth Service Bureau (YSB) had passed away. Though years had gone by, first responders identified YSB as the last known support in his life. What happened next revealed exactly what it means to lead with love.
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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018
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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016
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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013
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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018
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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011
