 Forbes has ranked the best states to launch companies, weighing factors that impact businesses and their ability to succeed, like business costs, business climate, economy, workforce and financial accessibility in each state.
It ranked Pennsylvania at No. 4, citing the Commonwealth’s availability of resources and funding for entrepreneurs.  Penn State University is among seven university research centers that have been named to lead a massive national research network aimed at advancing new microelectronic discoveries and technologies. The total investment exceeds $250 million and involves dozens of collaborating universities.
 The future of Mount Nittany Medical Center’s upcoming expansion project became a bit clearer this week following a presentation of a sketch plan by the developers.
Mount Nittany Health representatives and project developers appeared before the College Township Planning Commission on Tuesday to discuss plans for a 10-floor, 300,000-square-foot addition to the medical center. The presentation of sketch plans, intended to garner feedback before the submission of a final land development plan, shed new light on key details for the proposed expansion. |
