News
September 24
2020
Hazleton LaunchBox helps diverse community of entrepreneurs
Anchoring the first floor of the recently renovated bingo hall on West Broad Street in downtown Hazleton, the new Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo Esq. demonstrates how collaborative economic development and public-private partnerships can revive Pennsylvania communities.
September 24
2020
LaunchBoxes and Innovation Hubs expand virtual offerings for fall semester
The LaunchBox and Innovation Hub Network has pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is delivering programming virtually. For an overview of resources being offered by the 21 hubs, click here.
September 23
2020
FastTrack Accelerator helps community entrepreneur build collaboration app
State College community member John Stogin went to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank in search of connections to people who could help advance a virtual collaboration app he created called Scratchwork. Through his participation in the Happy Valley LaunchBox FastTrack Accelerator, Stogin was able to focus on the business development side of his venture.
September 09
2020
Upcoming webinar series to feature legal topics for startups, small businesses
A four-part webinar series will tackle important legal topics and issues specific to startups and small businesses, such as liability, partnerships, funding opportunities and intellectual property.
September 08
2020
New screening technology works to better predict drug’s shelf life and stability
TemperSure, a new drug screening technology from Penn State startup GradienT°, aims to reduce both the time and financial costs in biological drug development by increasing certainty in drug shelf life and expiration dates.
September 08
2020
Hazleton LaunchBox webinar to again feature nationally recognized inventor
Nationally recognized inventor Frances Prado will provide aspiring entrepreneurs with insight into taking a business online during the second in a series of Spanish-language webinars hosted by the Hazleton LaunchBox on Friday, Sept. 11.
September 08
2020
Five startups graduate from 2019-20 FastTrack Accelerator
Five new startups launched by community and student entrepreneurs graduated from Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank’s FastTrack Accelerator. Concepts included a battery-charging laptop case, a better way to prevent tick bites, and an application called Scratchwork that allows users to turn paper drawings into digital workspaces.
September 07
2020
‘LaunchBox Ladies: The Power of the Pivot’ event to be held Sept. 24
Attendees to the Sept. 24 event will learn how to successfully pivot through building self-confidence, taking risks and becoming a “SuperConnector.”
September 01
2020
Alumnus Evon Onusic shares entrepreneurial journey with Penn State community
Before co-founding multiple business ventures and acting as an entrepreneurial mentor to Penn State students, Evon Onusic was a Penn State undergraduate just trying to pass his Chinese language class.
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