ENTREPRENEURSHIP FEATURE
Ferguson Township Residents Just Told Us What They Want
Every few years, communities go through the same exercise: public meetings, planning discussions, demographic studies, and resident feedback about the future. Usually, the conversation quickly gets pulled into the weeds. Housing units. Traffic counts. Zoning categories. Land use maps. Those details matter.
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Innovation That Works: How to Align Product, Market & Operations—Without Guessing
Innovation expert Renie Johnson shares a refreshingly clear strategy for aligning your idea with real market demand and operational capacity. It’s not just about invention—it’s about building something that works. For your team. For your customer. And for the region.
Creativity Pays Off: The ROI on a Thriving Arts Scene
On any summer evening at 3 Dots and other arts spaces across Centre County, you can see the local economy in action: musicians unloading their gear, artists displaying new work, and food trucks arriving as people stop by, grab a drink, and stay awhile. Families fill the streets, visitors photograph and post murals to social media, and young professionals build connections that root them here—to commit, buy a home, and to invest deeply in our community. This isn’t just entertainment—it’s what keeps our streets vibrant and our economy moving.
“Random Collisions of Goodness” Spark Unexpected Connections in Reedsville
In Big Valley, even an economic development event feels like a homecoming By Cara Aungst Last Wednesday, Ben Franklin Technology Partners collaborated with the Juniata Valley Chamber of Commerce for an entrepreneurial networking event celebrating innovation, connection, and the power of community in the tiny town of Reedsville. The event
Readers Speak: Why Leading with Heart Resonates in Happy Valley
“So happy to see ‘art and heart’ finally getting the recognition it deserves. We’ve spent too long celebrating size and scale alone—there’s so much to learn from founders who lead differently.”
Proud Sponsor Downtown Improvement District (DID):
Something for everyone to discover.
DSCID is a non-profit Neighborhood Improvement District with over 350
participating businesses, established by ordinance of the Borough of State College
in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania. The District extends from Atherton
Street to Sowers Street, College Avenue to Highland Alley.
