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Why Happy Valley transplants have stayed through the decades

By Sarah Taylor  Penn State alum Steve Koval moved back to the Happy Valley region in 1986. Almost 40 years later, he’s the founder of Nittany Strategic Solutions LLC and plans to stay in the area for the long haul.  His reasoning? Simple — the combination of “community, outdoor adventures, PSU events and family,” made […]

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05/07/2024
Eisenhower Auditorium gets the gold treatment

UNIVERSITY PARK (Tuesday, May 7)— Since its own professional debut on May 8, 1974, Eisenhower Auditorium has been designated an artist’s stage, a classroom, a religious worship hall, a volunteer’s destination, a graduation ceremony rite of passage, and a cultural and community connector. During its 2024—25 season, the Center for the Performing Arts will pay […]

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05/07/2024
Centre Gives starts today

Centre Foundation established Centre Gives in 2012 to support and raise awareness of Centre County's many nonprofit organizations and the incredible work they do in our community. Since its inception, over $17 million has been invested in over 200 local organizations. During Centre Gives, donors can visit CentreGives.org to make secure donations to individual non-profits. The minimum donation is $10, and […]

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04/30/2024
Demystifying and mastering the art of the sale: Advice from Moore Power Sales and the Sandler Selling System

“The Sandler system changed my life.” “It works on the whole person, lifting their self-esteem, bringing confidence and bulletproofing them so they can prospect consistently and close new opportunities. “This changed who we hired in terms of a successful salesperson in our business. They ramp up faster and we have stronger salespeople. Previously all we […]

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04/23/2024
The coolest things created in Happy Valley

By Holly Riddle  Last month, as millions were closely monitoring their March Madness brackets, the PA Chamber of Business and Industry was monitoring a bracket of a different kind: the Coolest Things Made in PA bracket, which pits 64 well-known names from around the state against one another, letting the public vote on their favorite […]

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04/23/2024
Behind the scenes at the Berkey Creamery

By Holly Riddle  Photo taken by Dave DiCello Photography Established in 1865, the Penn State Berkey Creamery is a Happy Valley institution. Ask locals for recommendations for what to do during a visit? Go to the Creamery. After every Penn State home game? You’ll find a line around the block, leading to the Creamery. Craving […]

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04/15/2024
Helping Happy Valley professionals live their best lives

By Holly Riddle In Happy Valley, professionals who’ve moved to the area often cite work-life balance as a key factor behind decision to live in the region: they’re able to slow down and better recognize the elements of their personal lives that either help or hinder their professional lives. We’ve already covered how, particularly for […]

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