Tech Thrives in Philipsburg
Spend any amount of time learning about business development in Centre County, and you’ll hear the word “incubator.” It’s a good word, and apt in its description of creating the environment and support needed for entrepreneurs to emerge strong and successful. But, in working with businesses thriving a mere half-hour outside of State College in Philipsburg, another word came to mind: greenhouse. This small town is the perfect example of the greenhouse effect of Penn State’s world-class research and Innovation Park’s resources and knowledge base. Philipsburg has become a home to businesses that are making the news and, most importantly, loving it there.