Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State is set to take place from Nov. 18-24, inviting Pennsylvania community members, Penn State students, faculty, and staff to participate in a week-long celebration of entrepreneurship. The event aims to foster relationships between Penn State and local entrepreneurial communities, offering a range of free in-person and virtual presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to local entrepreneurs, small businesses, startups, and innovators.
Throughout the week, attendees will have the chance to engage in various activities that showcase the entrepreneurial spirit of the region. From a behind-the-scenes tour of River Raptor Jet Boats in Belleville to a Community Networking Event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, there will be opportunities for entrepreneurs from different areas to connect and collaborate.
Presented by the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), GEW will feature events across Centre, Clinton, Mifflin, and Lycoming counties. Tim Keohane, director of the Penn State SBDC, expressed excitement about the week’s offerings, emphasizing the goal of breaking down barriers to success and creating opportunities for individuals to connect, grow, and engage with the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The full schedule of events for GEW Penn State is available on the official website, where attendees can register for their preferred sessions. Some of the highlighted events include:
– A one-day course on entrepreneurship and business ownership fundamentals for veterans, hosted by the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Penn State.
– A community networking event in partnership with local organizations, such as the Chamber of Business & Industry Centre County and the Centre Region Entrepreneur Network, at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub.
– A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of River Raptor Jet Boats, a renowned Belleville-based company specializing in aluminum jet boats and systems.
– A spotlight on Hanna Stover, owner of Momoyo Otsu, a clothing boutique in Lock Haven, sharing her entrepreneurial journey and collaborative efforts with Martina Guerra of Martina Guerra Goldsmith.
– A PM Exchange event for local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect and build relationships in a relaxed setting at New Trail’s tasting room.
For the latest updates and information on GEW Penn State, individuals can follow the event on social media at @gewpennstate.
The Penn State SBDC, which hosts GEW Penn State, receives funding support and resources from various entities, including the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Penn State, and Lock Haven University. SBDCs, supported by the U.S. Congress and the Small Business Administration, offer no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. The Penn State SBDC serves Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, and Mifflin counties in central Pennsylvania, providing valuable resources and support to entrepreneurs in the region.
