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May 29, 2025
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – The Beaver Valley LaunchBox lit up Penn State Beaver with energy, empowerment, and entrepreneurship at its second annual Queen B event on May 22, 2025. The evening was a powerful celebration of local women in business,...
December 12, 2024
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – The Holiday Market at the B-Hive, organized by Beaver Valley LaunchBox in celebration of Small Business Saturday, was a resounding success. The B-Hive was bustling with activity as approximately 15 vendors showcased their handcrafted and locally...
August 12, 2024
Beaver Valley LaunchBox successfully hosted a series of summer workshops designed to help small businesses thrive. These workshops attracted an excellent turnout from Beaver County's small business community, fostering valuable connections and equipping participants with practical knowledge to boost their...
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...
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June 17
2026
Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses
Three businesses will receive support through the Sharon Economic Development Fund.
June 10
2026
Professor Tom Sharbaugh to retire after 11 years at Penn State Dickinson Law
Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic Director Tom Sharbaugh, a professor of practice at Penn State Dickinson Law and an active member of Penn State’s entrepreneurial community, will retire on June 30.
June 9
2026
Brandywine LaunchBox to debut youth camps in summer 2026
The Brandywine LaunchBox will be offering its first set of youth camps this summer.
June 4
2026
Small Business Development Center Growth Summit brings statewide network to Penn State
The Penn State Small Business Development Center recently welcomed professionals from 15 centers across Pennsylvania for the annual PASBDC Growth Summit, a statewide professional development event designed to strengthen the network’s ability to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the commonwealth.
May 27
2026
Brandywine hosts youth STEAM event for middle school students
The Brandywine LaunchBox held a Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day for middle school students on May 14.
May 22
2026
LaunchBox Ladies event emphasizes entrepreneurial storytelling
Twenty-one entrepreneurs and community members gathered April 16 at Penn State Lehigh Valley for a LaunchBox Ladies Speaker event that focused on the art and evolution of the business pitch.