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We offer regular workshops on a variety of topics, all geared toward helping participants hone their skills, increase their knowledge base and talk through challenges to form solutions.
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Supercharge Your Productivity
Join us for a free, virtual lunch and learn with our executive coach and productivity expert. This engaging and valuable workshop is brought to you by the Mont Alto LaunchBox in collaboration with the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance.
- Entrepreneurs and small business owners, we know how busy you are managing multiple priorities and driving your business forward. Mental clutter, or information overload, can drain your productivity and have negative effects on your business, your day-to-day activities and your overall quality of life. Get the tools needed to reduce mental clutter, take control of tasks, overcome decision fatigue and focus on taking action.
March 23, 2023
MONT ALTO, Pa. – Two Penn State students Stephen Leshko and Omar Rady won first place at the 2023 LION Tank™ pitch competition. LION Tank, hosted by the Mont Alto LaunchBox, was held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Penn...
February 24, 2023
Event to be hosted by Penn State Mont Alto Launchbox on March 22 JANUARY 24, 2023 MONT ALTO, Pa. — Entrepreneurial spirits have a chance to shine once again as Penn State Mont Alto hosts its sixth annual LION Tank...
Invent Penn State News
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 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.
May 12
2026
Engineers explore aerospace industry need for aircraft design solutions
Penn State Mechanical Engineering Professor David Williams, alongside mechanical engineering doctoral student Chun Sen Liu, is working to automate the correction of geometric inconsistencies in aircraft design models. They participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps regional short course program to align their work with industry need.
May 5
2026
Penn State alums and professor support student entrepreneurs, athletes, veterans
Penn State alums Bobby Morgan, Ben Morgan and Freddie Scott II, as well as Penn State adjunct professor Beth Shaha, are bringing leadership development programming to student entrepreneurs, student-athletes and veterans through Invent Penn State programs.
April 28
2026
Alumna shares truth of entrepreneurship on 50th episode of 'Dare to Disrupt'
Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast celebrated its 50th episode with a live episode recording featuring Penn State alumna, creative entrepreneur, content creator and professional perfumer Asia Grant.
April 27
2026
Penn College kicks off Small Business Month with book signing
Pennsylvania College of Technology is celebrating National Small Business Month throughout May with several events and activities designed for small business owners and individuals interested in turning their ideas into reality.