UPCOMING EVENTS

Sports fans and business owners can now benefit from professional relationships with their favorite college athletes under a new NCAA rule that allows student athletes – across all divisions and sports – to make money from their name, image and likeness (NIL) through endorsement deals, public appearances, social-media campaigns, sponsorships, and more.

At 10 a.m. on Feb. 8, join the CBICC for a webinar to discover how to incorporate student athletes into your business' marketing mix. We'll discuss existing examples, brainstorm ideas and learn how co-branding can benefit both businesses and student athletes. 

Speakers include Impressions' Michelle Damiano, Hello Social's Ellen Matis, and Vesper Management's Chris Ganter.

RSVP for the Zoom info:

We're looking forward to our next Business After Hours at Storm & Park's new location, 600 Science Park Road in State College.

We'll gather from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 17.

There will be drinks, door prizes from Best Line and more!

Menu items include margherita flat bread, pretzel bits with bourbon mustard, locally cured meats and cheese, and a selection of soups.

Be sure to RSVP early for the member $5 early-bird rate.

We look forward to seeing you there and welcoming new members too!

TOP NEWS: Feb. 1, 2022

ICYMI: CBICC Launches New Facebook Group 'The Centre of Everything' for Business Deals, Referrals and Recommendations

To better serve our members and community, the CBICC has launched a new Facebook group, "The Centre of Everything." This public forum will serve as a high-traffic gathering place to exchange information about business deals, share recommendations, make referrals and promote business-related news items like new hires and products. While open to anyone who wishes to participate, CBICC members will receive special recognition. We invite you to start a conversation:

Laura Smith and April Maines of Padgett Business Services showing off their new CBICC membership plaque!

(Thank you to CBICC Ambassador Chad Feather of First Commonwealth Bank for the delivery assist!)

John Peterson of Penn State Small Business Development Center is displaying the 2022 CBICC window cling.

Scott Hildebrand of Rothrock Wood Project showing off his new CBICC membership plaque!

(Thank you to CBICC Ambassadors Joe Gaetano of Hartman Group and Lissa Wise of Discovery Space for the delivery assist!)

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

• Ben Elman Consulting
• Maine Bay & Berry

MEMBER NEWS

Centre Daily Times: Grange Fair organizers just announced the entertainment for the grandstand.

EasterSeals will offer Summer Camp from June 20 - August 12. Registration will open on February 7.

Centre Daily Times: The Overlook Grill is offering a new to-go option for diners looking for a quick, easy, seasonal meal. Pick-up is available at Good Day Cafe in State College or at The Overlook Grill by Harrison’s in Centre Hall.

You could win a $50,000 startup grant! Ben Franklin Technology Partners/Central and Northern PA is looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS. Application Deadline 4/18.

Feb. 5: Join Centre Region Parks & Recreation at Blue Spring Park in Boalsburg for the 4th Annual Winter Carnival event!

Penns Valley Area School District will be offering a variety of free summer programs beginning June 13, 2022 and running through June 30, 2022. Transportation will be provided.

OnwardState.com: The Corner Room reopens for breakfast with a new-look menu.

Feb 1, 2, 10: Stuckey Automotive will host a job fair from 4-7 p.m. at the Stuckey Ford Bellefonte, 2892 Benner Pike in Bellefonte.

Centre County Gazette: The Borough of State College Tree Commission passed a unanimous motion to oppose the scheduled removal of 46 trees as part of PennDOT’s South Atherton Street improvement project.

The Daily Collegian: Centre Volunteers in Medicine announced Thursday its new $10 million capital campaign, Building for a Healthier Future, for a new Centre County facility.

StateCollege.com: The Bellefonte Art Museum is exhibiting “African Designs: Creating Wearable Art” in the Special Arts Gallery during January and February.

The 2022 Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania summer camp lineup is here! Registration opens on Fri, Jan 28 at 9 a.m. for Discovery Space members and on Fri, Feb 11 at 9 a.m. for non-members.

Congratulations to Country Inn & Suites for receiving the Booking.com Traveler Review Award for 2022!

Congratulations to Mount Nittany Health! They were just recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best places for maternity care. This recognition is based on an analysis of data from 2,700 hospitals across the nation.

Congratulations to Dan Kottlowski at AccuWeather for being named the recipient of the Charles L. Mitchell Award by the American Meteorological Society at AMS2022.

AccuWeather acquires air pollution startup Plume Labs.

StateCollege.com: The Palmer Museum of Art will opened a major exhibition of American art last week to launch a yearlong celebration of the museum’s 50th anniversary.

The snowtube park at Tussey Mountain is open on weekends, every Saturday and Sunday. Spots are limited, so reserve your place before its too late.

MEMBERSHIP

CBICC INITIATIVES

Connecting businesses and student-athletes in the new era of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL).

Building a quality workforce

and connecting businesses

with CentreREADY graduates!

Share in our region's rich history and enjoy what we grow, craft and create with Happy Valley Agventures!