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SUMMARY:The Founder Navigation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship rarely unfolds in a straight line. You make one decision\, new information appears\, priorities shift\, and suddenly the path that seemed obvious no longer is. In the Founder Navigation Challenge\, you will step into a live\, interactive venture experience where your choices determine what happens next. You will face the kinds of decisions that can change the direction of a venture\, weigh competing priorities\, choose your path\, and see how your thinking compares with the choices others make. Along the way\, you will discover some of the patterns and questions that led to the creation of Venture Navigator.\n\nYou will leave with a fresh way to think about navigating uncertainty\, making consequential venture decisions\, and figuring out what deserves your attention next. This is not a session where you sit back and take notes. Come ready to choose\, reconsider\, and find out how you navigate when there is no obvious right answer.\n\nRegister Here:&nbsp\;https://venturenavigator.ai/founders-navigator-challenge/events\n\nAttending In-person: Eric J Barron Innovation Hub Room 113
CATEGORIES:HYBRID
LOCATION:Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub\, 123 S. Burrows Street \, State College\, PA 16801
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SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Basics
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea and want to see what your patent options are? Not sure what a patent even is? This workshop is a great starting point! Attendees will learn all about the world of patents. This workshop introduces how to get started with searching for patents\, along with resources and an introduction to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Center.\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, November 16th at 12:30 pm\nRegister Here:&nbsp\;Intellectual Property Basics
CATEGORIES:HYBRID
LOCATION:201 Davey Lab\, 251 Pollock Road University Park\, PA 16802
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SUMMARY:Community Networking Event (CBICC Business After Hours)
DESCRIPTION:In-person only\nJoin us on Tuesday\, November 17\, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate the 5th annual Community Networking Event during Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College. For five years\, this event has brought together entrepreneurs\, business owners\, innovators\, community leaders\, and professionals from across the region to spark new relationships and strengthen existing ones.This year\, we're celebrating that milestone by rolling out the blue carpet and inviting attendees to join us for an evening of networking\, conversation\, refreshments\, facility tours\, and anniversary cake from a local bakery. Whether you're making your first connection or reconnecting with long-time partners\, this special anniversary event offers a welcoming space to engage with the people and organizations helping shape our community's future.Guests will have the opportunity to explore the six-story Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub\, home to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank\, OriginLabs\, and a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs\, startups\, and innovators. Tours will be available throughout the evening. The Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub features collaborative spaces designed to accelerate innovation\, technology commercialization\, and local business growth through peer learning\, knowledge sharing\, and mentorship.Whether you're a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, aspiring entrepreneur\, student\, community partner\, or simply interested in expanding your network\, we invite you to join us as we celebrate five years of connections and look ahead to what's next.Registration is required. This event is free and open to all.This event is presented by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC)\, the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\, Invent Penn State\, Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN)\, and Happy Valley Changemakers Collective.\n\nRegister Here:&nbsp\;https://business.cbicc.org/ap/Events/Register/v5Fxbg1TKCyCm
CATEGORIES:IN-PERSON
LOCATION:Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub\, 123 S. Burrows Street \, State College\, PA 16801
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SUMMARY:AI for Small Business: Where to Start and What's Worth Your Time
DESCRIPTION:You've heard AI can save you time and money — but where do you actually begin?\n\nThis session cuts through the hype and shows small business owners practical\, real-world ways to put AI to work right away.\n\nWe'll cover the everyday tasks AI can take off your plate and show you some prompts that you can use immediately.\n\nNo tech background required — just bring your questions.\n\nZoom registration required.\n\nRegister here:&nbsp\;​AI for Small Business: Where to Start and What's Worth Your Time​​​
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LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Patent Searching
DESCRIPTION:Have an idea and want to see what your patent options are? Not sure what a patent even is? This workshop is a great starting point! Attendees will learn all about the world of patents. This workshop introduces how to get started with searching for patents\, along with resources and an introduction to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Center.\nPlease register by November 17th at 4 pm\nRegister Here:&nbsp\;Introduction to Patent Searching
CATEGORIES:HYBRID
LOCATION:201 Davey Lab\, 251 Pollock Road University Park\, PA 16802
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneuring within a Company (State College)
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Only\nInnovating within a company is about intrapreneurship. In this highly competitive AI-driven world\, setting yourself apart from thousands of other applicants competing for one job can be achieved when you convey how entrepreneurial you are. By understanding the application of the entrepreneurial mindset and how to choose the right company to work for\, you can be identified as an intrapreneur. Someone who aligns with the mission of a firm and is ready to collaborate to make a difference to advance the goals and objectives of a company.\n\nThe presentation will be held in room 303 of the Engineering Design and Innovation Building\, West Campus. Near the Westgate Building.
CATEGORIES:IN-PERSON
LOCATION:School of Engineering Design and Innovation\, 304 Engineering Design and Innovation Building The Pennsylvania State University University Park\, PA 16802
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SUMMARY:WEConnect Conference (State College)
DESCRIPTION:In-person only\nWe Are Penn State. We Are Entrepreneurs. is a curated\, high-impact entrepreneurship conference hosted by the Happy Valley LaunchBox that brings together founders\, startup support organizations\, investors\, and ecosystem leaders from across the region under one roof. Designed as a tactical\, outcome-driven resource summit rather than a traditional networking event\, WE Connect provides direct access to the people\, programs\, and tools entrepreneurs need to build\, fund\, and scale their ventures. The full-day event features a keynote speaker\, six hands-on workshops led by regional partners\, structured networking opportunities\, and a 40-business showcase highlighting founders and resource providers. By connecting entrepreneurs with actionable resources\, strategic relationships\, and clear next steps for growth\, WE CONNECT strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem while positioning Penn State and the Happy Valley LaunchBox as leaders in entrepreneurial development.\n\nRegister Here:&nbsp\;WEconnect Conference
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LOCATION:Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub\, 123 S. Burrows Street \, State College\, PA 16801
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