The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC)

Congratulations to our friends at Centre Foundation on the launch of their new Strategic Plan and brand revamp! We had a great time yesterday at Boal City Brewing celebrating the Foundation's mission to create meaningful change in Centre County through the Plan's four pillars: Impact, Support, Growth, and Capacity. Centre Foundation's vision for the future will strengthen our region's nonprofit ecosystem, building connections and creating opportunities for all. As Centre County continues to see more nonprofits looking to establish themselves and grow in Centre County, initiatives like this Strategic Plan are vital to our community's resilience and prosperity. We look forward to collaborating with the Centre Foundation team as they roll out this ambitious plan! Want to learn more? Check out Centre Foundation's new website and Strategic Plan here: https://lnkd.in/esn-v5uf #CentreCounty #Grantmaking #Impact #Nonprofit

Don't miss tomorrow's #GEW workshop: Developing Your Exit Strategy - How to Value and Sell Your Business. Register now to gain valuable insight on next steps for your business: https://lnkd.in/gHAPD8Uf #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek

That's a wrap on the first annual W.E.connect Women's Conference! What an inspiring day spent connecting with the women of Happy Valley on topics ranging from leadership and resilience to entrepreneurship and storytelling. The energy in the room was unmatched. A huge round of applause to the team at Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank for organizing and hosting this impactful (and sold-out!) event. The CBICC is proud to have partnered with such a dedicated team to make it all happen. See you all again next year! #HappyValleyWEConnect #Entrepreneurship #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #CBICC #HappyValley #WomensLeadership #Leadership

Great news about this exciting trail development project in #HappyValleyPA! The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, along with the The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC), were pleased to provide the matching funds necessary for this grant. https://lnkd.in/emz72Egb

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the GEW Business After Hours at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub! It was an incredible evening of networking, community building, and celebrating entrepreneurship in Centre County. We loved connecting with local entrepreneurs and innovators while exploring the state-of-the-art facilities at the Innovation Hub, including Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank and OriginLabs. A special thank you to our event partners—Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN), and Women's Networking Group (WiNGS)—for making the event such a success. Here’s to the bright ideas and collaborations that will shape our community’s future! #gew #globalentrepreneurshipweek #cbicc #businessafterhours #centrecounty #centrecountyinnovation #innovation #networkingevent #chambernetworking #businessnetworkingevent #networkingevent #launchbox #smallbusiness

Congratulations to Hospitality Asset Management Company and project partners on the groundbreaking of a new extended stay hotel in College Township. Tourism and hospitality are essential drivers of our local economy and key focuses of our economic development strategy as we aim to enhance our built and natural environment to support local businesses and a rapidly growing visitor population. This project milestone is a testament to our community’s commitment to a shared vision for the future! Thank you to The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau for organizing the celebration. Learn more about how initiatives like this fit into Centre County’s economic development strategy at https://lnkd.in/eHzCNDCF. #CentreCounty #Hospitality #Hotel #EconomicDevelopment

?? Member Spotlight: Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation (PRC) ?? The PRC is committed to enhancing the community and promoting economic growth in Philipsburg. This non-profit organization brings the community together through events like the Wine Walk, Brew HaHa, and Home for the Holidays, celebrating the town’s unique heritage. PRC also spearheads efforts to restore historic buildings, turning blighted properties into valuable community assets. Through their work, they continue to build a brighter future for Philipsburg. #MemberSpotlight #PhilipsburgRevitalization #CBICC #CommunityDevelopment #HistoricPreservation #CBICCMember

?? Member Spotlight: HOTWORX State College?? We’re proud to spotlight HOTWORX, a fitness program that brings an innovative workout experience to our community. Combining infrared heat, isometric exercise, and virtual instruction, HOTWORX offers 30-minute isometric workouts and 15-minute HIIT sessions designed to boost fitness and accelerate detoxification. As a valued member of CBICC, HOTWORX is committed to helping Centre County stay active, healthy, and energized with their cutting-edge “3D Training” approach. #memberspotlight #hotworx #fitnessinnovation #cbicc #communitywellness #infraredtraining #cbiccmember

Don't miss our final two Business After Hours of 2024! Engage with your network, build new connections, and explore two exciting spaces in Centre County. Next Tuesday, November 19th, join us at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub from 5-7 PM for a special networking session as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State. Exclusive tours of the innovative space will be available throughout the evening and generous food and drink will be provided. Then, on Tuesday, December 3rd meet us at the new Mount Nittany Health Toftrees where you will tour the new medical facility and enjoy complimentary refreshments. This is our last networking event in 2024; register today to help us celebrate our community's accomplishments this past year and a bright outlook for 2025. Register here: https://buff.ly/3YtV0Zc See you there! #Community #Networking #CentreCounty #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek #MountNittany #Healthcare #Entrepreneurship #CBICC #BusinessAfterHours

Today is the final day to participate in #KishfortheCure! Check out the link below to bid on items or donate to the cause. All funds go to local nonprofits focused on cancer-related support. ??https://lnkd.in/esXge6dT