Why Penn State research is “more effective, more impactful and more useful to industry”
By Holly Riddle If you caught our profile on the Huck Institute of Life Sciences at Penn State earlier in the year, you may have been surprised by the article’s opening: One might expect researchers across a single university to collaborate on a regular basis, regardless of expertise or department, but in truth, it often […]
Learning to pivot
By Holly Riddle The Penn State SBDC has supported Happy Valley entrepreneurs for more than two decades, as we covered in a recent Q&A with the Penn State SBDC’s Elizabeth Fegert, business consultant, and Tim Keohane, director. However, despite the SBDC’s wealth of experience and expertise, in 2020, the organization was forced to face a […]
Andermatt partners with ConidioTec to launch a novel B. bassiana bed bug product in Europe
Andermatt Biocontrol Suisse, the Swiss based Andermatt Group subsidiary, has partnered with CondioTec LLC (USA) to introduce the Aprehend® biopesticide for the control and prevention of bed bugs into the European market. Aprehend is a fungal biopesticide based on an oil formulation of Beauveria bassiana, a natural fungal disease of insects. Aprehend is registered in […]
A look at the impact of the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank
By Staff Writer The LaunchBox’s offerings are expansive, addressing various entrepreneurial needs: E-Ship CrashCourse is a one hour monthly overview of everything you need to know about entrepreneurship and starting a business in Happy Valley open to anyone to join no matter where they are in their journey. Digital TestLab enables individuals to harness the […]
Kish Bank: The lifeblood of a strong community
By Holly Riddle If you caught our coverage last year on Kish Bank’s commitment to blending the latest in banking technology with a human touch, then you already know that this locally-born and bred banking institution is one of the fastest-growing banks in the state, as well as one of the top-ranked community banks in […]
Championing entrepreneurs at every step of the journey
By Holly Riddle When talking to entrepreneurs in Happy Valley, one thing we hear again and again is praise for the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — and for good reason. The SBDC provides free business resources, including counseling, training and relationship-building, for small businesses across all industries throughout Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and […]
County Commissioners report on revitalized Happy Valley economy
By Chris Buchignani According to many accounts, Happy Valley derives its monicker from the unusual economic resiliency that the region enjoyed throughout the Great Depression. This legacy lives on, according to Commissioner Mark Higgins, who invoked the story in delivering a promising report with his fellow commissioners on the state of Centre County. The Chamber […]
Xact Metal Partners with System Create Co. to Bring Affordable Metal 3D to Japan
PRESS RELEASE STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – October 2, 2023—With an aim to expand access to affordable metal 3D printing for small-to-medium size companies and decentralize additive manufacturing, today Xact Metal™ announced the exclusive sales and service partnership with System Create Co. in Japan. “At Xact Metal, we’re establishing a new level of price and performance […]
How podcasting and video can help you go direct to customer decision-makers with relevant content
By Greg Woodman We have found common priorities while surveying and interviewing Happy Valley CEOs and business leaders: 1) Recruiting, growing and retaining talent, and 2) reaching, landing and growing new customers. From customer summits and team retreats—popular with local companies like KCF Technologies and Energy CAP—to other strategies for driving customer relationships and celebrating […]
