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For media inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Fegert,  ejh5029@psu.edu.
Anonymous Donor Makes Gift to Create the Brand Academy
12/07/2022
The Brand Academy, a joint project of Intercollegiate Athletics and Invent Penn State, will utilize the resources provided by the Penn State SBDC to help student-athletes and others with brand-driven businesses to manage and monetize their personal brand.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State Inspires Entrepreneurs
11/29/2022
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State, hosted by the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), connected community members and entrepreneurs with Penn State's vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers and startup champions.
‘All About Community’: Bookstore Opens in Downtown State College
09/26/2022
With the help of the Penn State Small Business Development Center, Andrew Aschwanden formed an entrepreneurial plan and examined his finances to prepare for the opening The Squirrel and Acorn Bookshop in the heart of State College.
Penn State SBDC Program Prepares Businesses for Long-term Success
05/03/2022
The Penn State SBDC hosted its annual Business Plan Bootcamp program to prepare entrepreneurs for small business success. As a culmination of the 8-week program, participants competed in a pitch competition for a chance to win startup funds.
Entrepreneurs Compete for Better Future at Tech Tournament
05/02/2022
In late April, Invent Penn State held their annual Tech Tournament, where tech companies competed in a dynamic timed-pitch event. Program participants leveraged the resources of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Penn State, including the Penn State SBDC.
Leadership Clinton County Learns about Economic Development
04/13/2022
Participants of Leadership Clinton County had the opportunity to learn about the process of business and economic development by meeting with those who play a role in the process, including Tom Keiffer, a Penn State SBDC consultant.
Supporting Centre County Small Business Development
03/16/2022
On National SBDC Day, the Penn State Small Business Development Center celebrated entrepreneurs, provided available resources, and shared financial and marketing advice to the small businesses who bring so much to the local community.
SBDC Hosts Reception to Celebrate Resilience of Small Businesses
03/14/2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2023, the Penn State Small Business Development Center celebrated SBDC Day, a nationally recognized commemoration of the impact of SBDCs across the country on the success of our nation's small businesses.
Spring Events Flex Happy Valley’s Networking and Innovation Muscle
03/14/2022
Happy Valley holds many events in the spring that showcase its strong entrepreneurial climate. One such event is the National SBDC Day celebration, hosted by the Penn State Small Business Development Center to help businesses start, grow, and prosper.
Businesses Honored with Annual Achievement Awards
02/26/2022
At the 2022 Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Tim Keohane, director of the Penn State SBDC, presented Priority Bicycles with this year's "Emerging Business of the Year" award, celebrating their small business achievements.
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