Connect, collaborate, and celebrate entrepreneurship at the 4th annual Community Networking Event! On Tuesday, November 18 from 5–7 pm, join the Penn State Small Business Development Center for an evening of networking and community building during Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State. Hosted in partnership with CBICC After Hours, Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN), and Women’s Networking Group (WiNGS), this free event welcomes entrepreneurs, innovators, and community members to discover the 85,000-square-foot Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with regional partners—including Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, Penn State Dickinson Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic (EAC) and Intellectual Property Clinic (IPC), The Brand Academy, The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State, and more—to learn how these organizations can help you start, grow, or strengthen your business. Tours of the building, including OriginLabs, a state-of-the-art prototyping and fabrication space, will be available throughout the evening. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks from Rumba and Soul, Sips and Giggles, and Sweets of Gold while you network and make new connections.

Please note that there is no on-site parking at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, but several downtown parking options are available.

Registration is required. This event is FREE for everyone to attend!
Register HERE! https://business.cbicc.org/ap/Events/Register/dxFNl9qHoC0Cv

This event is presented by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County (CBICC), Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN), Women's Network Group (WiNGs), the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and Invent Penn State.