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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...
Invent Penn State News
August 20
2026
After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green
While they are on opposite sides of the country, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York and California’s Pebble Beach Golf Club have at least two things in common. They are both hosting the U.S. Open Golf tournament and they both now seed their greens with a weed that most of the nation’s golf clubs spent decades eradicating.
August 10
2026
Teen Entrepreneur Challenge helps students turn ideas into action
Penn State Lehigh Valley’s 2026 Teen Entrepreneur Challenge Camp brought together 21 high school students for a weeklong residential experience focused on entrepreneurship, community impact and hands-on business development. Through faculty instruction, industry mentorship and team-based challenges, students gained the skills, confidence and connections to turn ideas into action while exploring future educational pathways at Penn State.
July 1
2026
Penn State Small Business Development Center clients earn SBA Honors
The Penn State Small Business Development Center is celebrating three clients selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for their outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania.
June 29
2026
New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact
Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research will implement a strategic reorganization, effective July 1, designed to strengthen the University’s ability to drive research commercialization, community-engaged research and statewide economic impact.
June 26
2026
LaunchBox Ladies showcases innovation and women-owned businesses
Five women entrepreneurs pitched their businesses during the fourth annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition at Penn State Lehigh Valley, competing for funding while receiving feedback from a panel of regional business leaders. The annual event highlights Penn State's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by connecting founders with mentorship, resources and opportunities for growth.
June 17
2026
Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses
Three businesses will receive support through the Sharon Economic Development Fund.