New Leaf Initiative

The Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County is a membership organization comprised of businesses ranging in size from large international corporations to sole proprietorships, and everything in between. With over 1, 000 members, the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County is one of the largest and most influential chamber/economic development organizations in Pennsylvania. The CBICC was formed when the State College Chamber of Commerce ( established in 1920 ) and the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation ( established in 1956 ) combined into a single entity in 1992, charged with developing the unified voice of business in Centre County. The Centre County Industrial Development Corporation remains the CBICC's legal entity for economic development and business financing in Centre County and is also the lead agency in the county for the administration of Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loans. In addition, the CCIDC participates in sponsorship of Pennsylvania Economic Development Finance Authority loans. Since 1992, the CBICC has grown to over 1, 000 members including businesses and organizations of all sizes representing all segments of the business community. Its diverse and dynamic membership recognizes the value of the many products and services the CBICC offers, both for individual businesses and for the community as a whole.

Centre County Youth Service Bureau in State College offers a variety of upcoming events for youth and families. From workshops to community gatherings, there are opportunities to engage and learn throughout the year. With events scheduled in May, June, and September, participants can easily register or learn more by clicking the provided links. Join the Bureau in promoting positive youth development and community involvement. Generated from their website's infomation

Founded in 1935, the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society ( PRPS ) is the principal state organization promoting quality recreation and park training, networking, and leadership opportunities for those working and volunteering in the field. Members include professionals who manage municipal recreation and park systems and state parks, therapeutic recreation specialists and activity coordinators at health care institutions, college and university professors and students, staff of privately-operated recreation facilities, and citizen members of recreation and park boards and commissions in communities across the Commonwealth. PRPS is a non-profit, 501.c.3 membership association with over 1, 800 members statewide.