Kevin O'Donnell, president of CAN DO, provides an update of other projects happening near the future site of the Hazleton LaunchBox on Broad Street in downtown Hazleton.
Dr. James Delattre, assistant vice president for Research and Industrial Partnerships and director of the Office for Entrepreneurship and Commercialization at Penn State, spoke about Invent Penn State, the University's Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success through the creation of innovations hubs called launch boxes.
Joseph Boretski, Wells Fargo senior vice president and business banking manager of Northeast PA and the Lehigh Valley, discussed the importance of supporting community efforts like the Hazleton LaunchBox.
Krista Schneider, executive director of the Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, talks about the rehabilitation of the building where the Hazleton LaunchBox will be located.
Assistant Professor of Biology Carl Frankel is retiring after 44 years at Penn State Hazleton. He served as the speaker for the Class of 2018's commencement.
Penn State Hazleton Assistant Teaching Professor of Business Ellen Raineri led the session New Business Idea Boot Camp, a session of the business startup series.
During Penn State Startup Week, the panel discussion "The Entrepreneur's Journey: Learning from Successes and Setbacks" was live streamed. Some attendees at a group viewing and discussion at Penn State Hazleton included, from left, Chancellor Gary Lawler, Penn State Hazleton Council member Joseph Clifford and community member Fermin Diaz.
