News
August 25
2021
Penn State alumna builds nonprofit to help Black & Brown Founders succeed
In 2017, Penn State alumna Aniyia Williams launched Black & Brown Founders, a nonprofit organization providing community, education and financial access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources.
August 25
2021
Penn State alumna builds nonprofit to help Black & Brown Founders succeed
Lack of access to capital is one of the primary barriers facing Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. That's why Penn State alumna Aniyia Williams launched Black & Brown Founders, a nonprofit organization providing community, education and financial access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources.
August 20
2021
David and Deborah Ross establish endowment for North Central PA LaunchBox
Longtime campus supporters David and Deborah Ross have established a new endowment that will support efforts of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. The Dr. David S. and Deborah M. Ross LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois was established with the couple’s initial $100,000 pledge, and Penn State will match that amount, resulting in a $200,000 endowment supporting the LaunchBox.
August 20
2021
David and Deborah Ross establish endowment for North Central PA LaunchBox
Longtime campus supporters David and Deborah Ross have established a new endowment that will support efforts of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. The Dr. David S. and Deborah M. Ross LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois was established with the couple’s initial $100,000 pledge, and Penn State will match that amount, resulting in a $200,000 endowment supporting the LaunchBox.
August 10
2021
Hazleton LaunchBox announces no-cost workshops in August, September
The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. is accepting participants for its upcoming Idea Design Lab and Idea Test Lab programs, no-cost resources designed for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs alike.
July 27
2021
Altoona LaunchBox hosts third session in 'Grow With Google' webinar series
The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family will present “Use YouTube to Grow Your Business” on Aug. 10.
July 07
2021
Altoona LaunchBox hosts second session in Grow With Google webinar series
Join the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family for “Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps” on Wednesday, July 21.
July 02
2021
Penn State a finalist for 2021 APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity Awards
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) named Penn State as one of six university finalists for its ninth annual Innovation & Economic Prosperity University Awards, recognizing the Invent Penn State initiative and its LaunchBox & Innovation Hub Network.
July 01
2021
Altoona LaunchBox to host PA Business Tax Credits webinar
The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family, along with sponsor KIZ Resources, LLC, will host a PA Business Tax Credits webinar via Zoom on Thursday, July 15.
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