As professionals leave urban areas, they’re finding cutting-edge jobs and livability in Happy Valley. A vibrant community of visionary thinkers, business leaders and researchers collaborating toward a common goal: success for their customers and benefits for consumers who benefit from their advancements. Together they are transforming industries with innovation in automation, biotech, materials science, big data […]

Happy Valley regularly makes it onto many “best of” lists, and for good reason. This area is a thriving hub of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and higher education. It’s easily one of the top places to live and launch in the United States. Larry Walker, associate broker with KBB Realtors, has more than 25 years of […]

Image: Avail Technologies State College-based Avail Technologies focused on employees as much as customers in order to thrive in 2020 Last spring, Avail Technologies planned a virtual virtual pinewood derby for its team. It wasn’t something the State College-based technology company typically does, but then again, 2020 wasn’t a typical year. “With the pandemic shutting […]

Image: Fabbaloo Happy Valley may be Industry 4.0’s premier destination, but that’s not the only appeal. The region is rich in opportunities for entrepreneurs and an ecosystem that supports innovation. It also has a unique quality of life, with gorgeous natural surroundings and a vibrant cultural scene that makes it an ideal region to discover […]

Photo: Fauxels (Pexels) When it came to attracting your top talent, what made your company stand out among a sea of tech and industry leaders? Your “secret sauce” might just help prevent a talent shortage of 85 million people. It’s no secret that Happy Valley is the best place to work and play — at […]

Hear from one student who landed a highly-coveted Silicon Valley job after getting the experience he needed from Happy Valley — all remotely This fall, students around the world debated whether to attend classes in a brick-and-mortar institution or take classes virtually. For one group of learners, the decision was easy: enroll in a school […]