It’s a good time to start up.
Interested in having your own business? We’re here to help.
How can we help?
Located at the Penn State Beaver Valley campus in Monaca, we connect Beaver Valley entrepreneurs to the support, resources, and facilities they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth. By centralizing our no-cost services, we help entrepreneurs avoid the common mistakes startups often face and enable them to focus their time on growing their business.
- Business advice and mentorship
- Legal and intellectual property services
- Educational workshops and speaker series
Be a mentor! Are you ready to make a difference?
Beaver Valley LaunchBox is on a mission to support aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses. We’re inviting professionals like you to join our panel of mentors and advisors and contribute your expertise to our mission.
Programs & Events
Social Media for Small Businesses Workshop #1
Want to grow your followers? Learn actionable social media strategies on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to skyrocket your business and attract loyal customers.
Create Amazing Content with Canva Workshop #2
Craft Stunning Content! Dive into Canva to unlock your creativity and design eye-catching content that captivates your audience. Master Canva for small business and prepare a free canva flyer with our trainer!
Grow your Business with AI Workshop #3
Want to know how you can save money and grow your business using free AI tools?
Elevate Your Business with Gemini and AI Magic! Level up in our interactive workshop to turbocharge your business growth and craft captivating content that stands out from the crowd
Digital Marketing Consultation
Our digital marketing advisory services empower local small businesses by offering free guidance in navigating the online marketing landscape to grow their businesses. Gain insights on maximizing social media presence and enhancing website performance by social media and website health checkup forms – at no cost! Let's get your business noticed and connect with more local customers.
Business Support – Open Hours
Join us for Open House sessions every Thursday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at B-HIVE (1317 7th Avenue, Beaver Falls PA 15010)! Meet the Beaver Valley LaunchBox team, ask questions, share ideas, and find inspiration. Plus, take advantage of our no-cost support for local small businesses, with a focus on digital and social media marketing.
Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic
Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.
Penn State Law Intellectual Property Clinic
Provides entrepreneurs free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.
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news & events
June 11, 2024
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Women entrepreneurs from Beaver County were the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the Beaver Valley LaunchBox. The June 5 event, Queen B’s, was held in the B-HIVE (Beaver Valley Hub for Innovation, Venture and...
January 23, 2020
Visit a local library and you might notice a new corner designed to inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. The Beaver Valley LaunchBox partnered with the Beaver County Library System to establish Creative Corners in each area library. The Beaver Valley LaunchBox...
December 6, 2019
Penn State Beaver held its fourth annual Lion’s Den competition Nov. 14. Eight ideas for new products were presented to a panel of judges during the "Shark Tank"-style competition. “Lion’s Den provides a platform for our students to learn and...
December 6, 2019
As part of its Invent Penn State initiative, the University today announced four new seed grants, each valued at $50,000, designed to bolster entrepreneurship and economic development in communities surrounding Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Penn State Beaver is one of...
January 9, 2023
Setting goals is an important step for any entrepreneur, and as we enter 2023, now is a great time to start thinking about your goals for the year ahead. By setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, you...
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