Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Williamsport Lycoming Chamber of Commerce for a special PM Exchange celebrating the one-year anniversary of Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2026. 

Step inside the Williamsport LaunchBox, Penn College’s hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and big ideas, and discover how the space is helping students turn their ideas into action. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the Makerspace, a creative, hands-on environment where students can access tools, equipment, and free supplies to bring their projects and interests to life. 

Come connect, explore, and celebrate the growing culture of entrepreneurship in our community while getting an inside look at the spaces and resources helping tomorrow’s entrepreneurs create, build, and innovate. 

Registration link: https://business.williamsport.org/events/details/pennsylvania-college-of-technology-pm-exchange-2026-2638 

Event Date: November 5, 2026, from 5-7PM 

Join us for a special edition of the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Entrepreneurial Meetup during Global Entrepreneurship Week! This community-focused evening brings together local entrepreneurs, business owners, community partners, and community members to connect, learn, and celebrate Reedsville’s small-business community. 

The evening will begin at Logan’s Tavern, where guests will have the opportunity to meet the owners and hear more about their story, background in entrepreneurship, and experience as local business owners. Guests can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and time to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and community members. 

Following the gathering at Logan’s Tavern, guests will have the opportunity to visit select Reedsville businesses participating in the Reedsville Takeover. Meet local business owners, explore their businesses, shop local, and discover more of what Reedsville has to offer. 

Presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center in partnership with the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. 

Monday, November 16, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m. 

Logan’s Tavern | Reedsville, PA 

Join us on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate the 5th annual Community Networking Event during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College. For five years, this event has brought together entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, community leaders, and professionals from across the region to spark new relationships and strengthen existing ones. 

This year, we’re celebrating that milestone by rolling out the blue carpet and inviting attendees to join us for an evening of networking, conversation, refreshments, facility tours, and anniversary cake from a local bakery. Whether you’re making your first connection or reconnecting with long-time partners, this special anniversary event offers a welcoming space to engage with the people and organizations helping shape our community’s future. 

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the six-story Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, home to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, OriginLabs, and a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, startups, and innovators. Tours will be available throughout the evening. The Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub features collaborative spaces designed to accelerate innovation, technology commercialization, and local business growth through peer learning, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.  

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, aspiring entrepreneur, student, community partner, or simply interested in expanding your network, we invite you to join us as we celebrate five years of connections and look ahead to what’s next. 

Registration is required. This event is free and open to all. 

This event is presented by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC), the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Invent Penn State, Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN), and Happy Valley Changemakers Collective.   

Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center and the Clinton County Economic Partnership on Wednesday, November 18, for a networking lunch at the Susquehanna Event Center in Lock Haven. This free event is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a global celebration of entrepreneurship that brings together entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and the organizations that support them. 

The event will begin at 11 a.m. with time to connect with local entrepreneurs, resource partners, and other members of the entrepreneurial community. Enjoy lunch provided by Keystone Central School District Culinary Arts and hear from local small businesses and other community leaders from noon until 1 p.m. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about resources available through Clinton County and across Pennsylvania that can help support their business journey. 

Registration is required.

Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center during Global Entrepreneurship Week as we celebrate the 50th Season of Community Theater League in Williamsport! This special evening will bring together entrepreneurs, members of the local creative community, and theater enthusiasts for an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and experience the creativity that has kept Community Theater League thriving for five decades.

The evening will begin with a welcome and brief look at the history of the Community Theater League, followed by networking and opportunities to connect with local business and creative resources. Guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar while experiencing live theatrical performances and demonstrations throughout the venue. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour the theater space and learn more about the creativity and community that have shaped Community Theater League over its 50 seasons.

Come celebrate 50 years of community, creativity, and the entrepreneurial spirit that helps organizations like Community Theater League continue to grow and make an impact.

November 19, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Community Theater League | Williamsport, PA