The Most Powerful Business Resources in Happy Valley –But Only If You Use Them

We always say Happy Valley is “resource-rich.” But resources don’t create success unless you plug into them.

This summer, treat this ecosystem like what it really is: a Commons, built for local entrepreneurs, funded by public and private investment, and made powerful through participation. The success of Philipsburg and companies like APP shows what’s possible when you say yes to support, space, and shared expertise.

 Where to Start, Who to Call, and What You’ll Gain

Startup Support & Funding Connections

• Ben Franklin Technology Partners – Funding, mentors, bootcamps
  👉 https://cnp.benfranklin.org
• Invent Penn State – Startup support, prototyping, events
  👉 https://invent.psu.edu
• Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank – Free coworking, legal help
  👉 https://launchbox.psu.edu

Manufacturing & Industrial Innovation

• IMC (Innovative Manufacturers’ Center) – Operational excellence
  👉 https://imcpa.com
• PennTAP (PA Technical Assistance Program) – Energy savings & sustainability
  👉 https://penntap.psu.edu

Funding, Sites & Business Infrastructure

• MVEDP (Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership)
  👉 https://mvedp.org
• CBICC (Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County)
  👉 https://cbicc.org
• SEDA-COG – Loans, exports, government contracts
  👉 https://seda-cog.org
• CTIDA (College Township Industrial Development Authority)
  👉 https://collegetownship.org
• 1855 Capital – Venture capital tied to Penn State innovation
  👉 https://1855capital.com

Entrepreneurial Community & Peer Networks

• CREN (Centre Region Entrepreneurial Network)
  👉 https://cnp.benfranklin.org/programs-resources/centre-region-entrepreneurial-network/
• WiNGs (Women’s Network Group)
  👉 https://www.wngs.org
• Bellefonte SpringBoard – Coworking + startup support
  👉 https://bellefontespringboard.com

Training & Consulting

• Penn State SBDC (Small Business Development Center) – Free consulting
  👉 https://sbdc.psu.edu

Downtown Development

• Downtown State College Improvement District
  👉 https://www.downtownstatecollege.com

 What You’ll Gain

• Trusted advisors and expert mentoring
• Capital and funding access.
• No-cost resources: coworking, legal, prototyping.
• Strong networks and entrepreneurial community
• Site readiness and workforce connections

Want to take the first step? Start with LaunchBox or Ben Franklin — they’ll plug you into everything else based on where you are and where you’re going.