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HAZLETON, Pa. - A group from the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton visited businesses in McAdoo, Schuylkill County, during a recent "Walk the Block." Penn State Hazleton Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright, Penn State Hazleton Director of Enrollment Management Aaron Mattern, Hazleton LaunchBox Entrepreneurship Facilitator Fermin Diaz and Hazleton LaunchBox Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator William Andahazy visited Maria's Restaurant, Golden Unicorn Comics, Kennedy Multiservice, Bresky's Candy and Cake Supply, iMoJ Pool and Spa Supply and Fashion's Hair Studio to get to know the needs and concerns of the business owners. Another...

  High school students can learn how to develop a business or product idea while earning a chance at a $1,000 top prize this summer through the Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge will run from July 19 to Aug. 9 with a pitch competition on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon via Zoom. (Zoom information will be provided to participants following registration.) The program is designed to teach students key strategies for launching...

HAZLETON, Pa. - The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. continued its support of businesses in Downtown Hazleton with another "Walk the Block" event on Thursday, April 20. Penn State Hazleton Chancellor Elizabeth J. Wright, Director of Continuing Education and Hazleton LaunchBox Director Debra Conway, and Hazleton LaunchBox Entrepreneurship Facilitator Fermin Diaz visited AmeriHealth Caritas, Anthracite Region Center for Independent Living (ARCIL), Arrow Workforce Solutions and Supreme Staffing Co. to connect with employees and learn about the businesses' needs.

The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq., Penn State Hazleton’s business accelerator and co-working space, will host a variety of virtual events geared towards innovation and entrepreneurship from March 20-24 during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. Events will be offered for participants to learn from and connect with startup founders and individuals achieving success in various professional backgrounds, including business, state government, social media and communications. All events are free and open to the public. “Startup Week gives the Hazleton LaunchBox a forum to showcase its impactful range of no-cost services and resources,” said Debra Conway, Hazleton LaunchBox director and director of Continuing Education...

HAZLETON, Pa. - With the aim of connecting with local business owners and further strengthening its relationships within the community, employees of the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. and Penn State Hazleton recently visited businesses in downtown Hazleton during its "Walk the Block" event. Held in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, the walk featured businesses near the LaunchBox, including many that were Latino-owned or had received no-cost resources or services from the LaunchBox. Another "Walk the Block" is planned for Thursday, Oct. 20. [caption id="attachment_3567" align="alignnone" width="1024"] La Tia Empanada owners Joanna Concepcion (left) and Maria Rodriguez...