SBDC in the News
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ejh5029@psu.edu.
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.
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.
Navengage Helps Every Student Find their Voice
02/15/2022
After utilizing programs through Invent Penn State the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Andrew Strause created an engagement app called Navengage that aims to transform students’ relationships with their university.
Invent Penn State’s Display for Lawmakers in Innovation Hub Tour
02/01/2022
State representatives and members of the House Democratic Policy Committee visited the Penn State Innovation Hub, home of Happy Valley LaunchBox, Penn State Entrepreneur and Intellectual Property clinics, and Penn State SBDC's satellite office.
Paint Ninjas Make their Mark on the Innovation Hub Building
01/26/2022
In 2016, the Penn State SBDC assisted Paint Ninjas develop their administrative foundation. Now, their career has come full circle, as their latest project was painting the the new Penn State Innovation Hub in downtown State College.