Still Life
University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise
Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012
Spring commencement 2012 under way
Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together
Finals Week Spring Semester 2012
Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium
Did They Get It Right? - RedTails
Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012
We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)
Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal
Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone
"Keywords are very important when having a web-based start-up company. Be mindful of what and how you use the information that you obtain -- web analytics real-time view on how many people are on your site, data on what technology users are using -- so that you can gear towards user. You want to make everything simple for the user."
-- Daehee Park, a 2009 graduate of Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), who works in monetization and analytics at Mulu, a celebrity-supported social commerce platform that raises money for charities. Park spoke at the University Park campus April 11 during IST's Start-up Week, a week-long celebration showcasing talented young entrepreneurs from around the country, including several Penn State alumni. Park leads Mulu's eCommerce team around platform monetization, brand integration, data strategy and analytics. He also co-founded Whim Media, a performance marketing agency based in State College, Pa. To learn more about Start-up Week, visit http://ist.psu.edu/startup. (more)
"Seek out people that want to try new things...looking at what else is available out there will open new doors. Your idea will start as one thing and then it is going to evolve. Finding partners is tricky; you need to be confident that you can work together. Go out and do a market survey, find out if that problem you want to solve really exists."
-- Liz Kisenwether, assistant professor in Penn State's School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs, and co-director of Lion Launch Pad (LLP), a business accelerator program for Penn State undergraduate students and student teams. Kisenwether presented a workshop about Penn State resources for start-up ideas on Tuesday (April 10) at the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), during IST's Start-up Week. (more)
Encouraging entrepreneurship is one of the strategic priorities for Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, and it has taken a significant step to expedite the effort by selecting a point person.
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It was standing room only when Matt Wilson, co-founder of Under30CEO.com, spoke on April 7 as part of the Graham Entrepreneurship Lecture Series, Visionary Leaders at Penn State York. More than 225 students, members of the campus community, and others listened to the 25-year-old entrepreneur talk about following his passion and pursuing a dream.
"Challenge yourself and follow your instincts," said Wilson. "Don't be afraid to change the world and do what you love." (more)
Last fall, three Centre County friends were discussing the idea of transforming their passion for riding bicycles into a business opportunity. With the assistance of the Penn State Small Business Development Center, the three decided on a unique business model for Central Pennsylvania: a bicycle touring business targeting women. (more)
Starting a small business isn't easy. According to the U.S. Small Business Association, only 51 percent of new small businesses survive five years or more. In an effort to help Centre and Mifflin County entrepreneurs get started, the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer five seminars for the remainder of 2010, titled The First Step of Starting a Business. (more)
Trying to start a new business venture without an actual business plan is like driving with a blindfold on. A good business plan allows an owner and potential investors to envision a direction for success. The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will hold a public workshop, The Second Step: Writing a Business Plan, 9 a.m.-noon on March 30 in the 329 Building located in Innovation Park at Penn State. (more)
A seminar on the first steps of starting a business will be held for Penn State students next week on campus. The Penn State Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) First Step Seminar is designed exclusively for entrepreneurial-minded students, as well as faculty and staff, who may have an idea for a business and need help starting up. The seminar offers the basics on starting a business, from assessing ideas to regulations and obtaining financing. (more)
In this video the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) highlights services offered to all entrepreneurs, including Penn State students. The center offers free and confidential assistance to entrepreneurs. The Penn State SBDC deals mostly with the public, but lately Penn State students have stopped in for advice, including World Campus student Ron Thomas. (more)
A panel of recent Penn State alumni entrepreneurs and faculty members will address "Entrepreneurship in the Internet Age," focusing on emerging opportunities for young media professionals, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in 104 Thomas Building on the University Park campus. (more)
