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DuBOIS, Pa. – A job recently completed by the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois has helped to further the LaunchBox mission of community development and partnership.  A wall covering measuring 19 feet long and nearly 6 feet high was created on the new advanced vinyl printer in the on-campus Idea Lab, providing a focal point and displaying school spirit for the new Beaver Commons Area at DuBois Area High School. Featuring the DuBois Beaver’s logo, the sign spans an entire wall and reads, “Beaver Commons”, leaving no question as to where a visitor has found themselves....

DuBOIS, Pa. – The North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois will host an informational event on this year’s BIG Idea Contest, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the LaunchBox Event Center, 2 E. Long Ave. in DuBois. Everyone in Centre, Clarion, Clearfield and Jefferson counties is invited to attend the event to learn more about the BIG Idea Contest and how they can enter an idea for a business or product for the chance to win up to $50,000. The LaunchBox has once again joined with Ben Franklin Technology Partners, the PA Wilds...

DuBOIS, Pa. – The North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois continues to add tools to its state-of-the-art lineup of technology aimed at developing area business and industry. The latest piece of equipment available for use by industry partners and individuals, a turntable 3-D scanner, just arrived in the on-campus Idea Lab in February. “This machine scans parts that are sitting on a turntable, that can be manipulated so that the scanner can record all sides of a part, without the part being handled by an individual.  This takes human error out of the equation, making the scans more...

DuBOIS, Pa. – With the economic prosperity of the people in their communities a priority, the Farmers National Bank of Emlenton, Pennsylvania, has pledged $50,000 to create the Farmers National Bank Endowment in support of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. This gift will activate a one-to-one match from Penn State, creating a $100,000 program endowment to support the NCPA LaunchBox. Launched in 2019, the North Central PA LaunchBox provides services such as assistance with business plan development, assistance with grant applications, educational seminars for entrepreneurs, workforce training and more. A downtown location contains offices for...