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    Monthly Archive for: "June, 2023"
     Gift box company grew from side gig to storefront in 12 months. Here’s how they did it.
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    By Nikki Ciecierski
    In Cambria County, Entrepreneurship
    Posted June 26, 2023

    Gift box company grew from side gig to storefront in 12 months. Here’s how they did it.

    Last summer, Boxed Up Expressions was a ‘fun side project.’ Today, it’s a storefront right in the heart of Johnstown that invites the community to experience the joy of gifting. How did they move [...]

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     Somerset photographer breaks into the industry with help from local community
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    By Nikki Ciecierski
    In Entrepreneurship, Somerset County
    Posted June 26, 2023

    Somerset photographer breaks into the industry with help from local community

    When Evan Custer decided to turn his hobby into a career, he was surprised to discover that his camera skills weren’t the biggest part of his success. “Starting a business all comes down to [...]

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     It’s here! The FREE Entrepreneur Enrichment Workshop is arriving in Somerset County on July 18!
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    By Chara Fitch
    In Entrepreneurship, Events, Somerset County
    Posted June 26, 2023

    It’s here! The FREE Entrepreneur Enrichment Workshop is arriving in Somerset County on July 18!

    Recent workshop events have been a wild success for Alleghenies entrepreneurs and the next one is coming to Somerset. It’s not too late to reserve your spot for the next installment in the [...]

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     Somerset therapist returns to hometown to offer support and healing to his community: “Keeping therapy simple because life isn’t”
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    By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
    In Entrepreneurship, Somerset County
    Posted June 19, 2023

    Somerset therapist returns to hometown to offer support and healing to his community: “Keeping therapy simple because life isn’t”

    After working in Nashville and serving overseas, Roni Bhullar came back to his hometown to fill a gap in mental health services. Here’s how Uptown Works and Startup Alleghenies helped him to [...]

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     From excavation to “oddball projects,” filling the handyman niche in Cambria County
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    By Nikki Ciecierski
    In Cambria County, Entrepreneurship
    Posted June 19, 2023

    From excavation to “oddball projects,” filling the handyman niche in Cambria County

    Don’t want to do a project? Tim Grose does. He’s made a business out of doing handyman projects from painting to building and landscaping. And when it was time to form it into a formal business, [...]

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     Startup animation studio receives grant from makers of Fortnite
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    By Chara Fitch
    In Business, Cambria County, Entrepreneurship
    Posted June 12, 2023

    Startup animation studio receives grant from makers of Fortnite

    Remote pipeline studio Patch Animation is riding the cutting edge of real-time 3D production — and they’re based in the heart of Cambria County.

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     Cambria and Blair Counties soar to the top with high scores in new livability study
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    By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
    In Blair County, Cambria County
    Posted June 12, 2023

    Cambria and Blair Counties soar to the top with high scores in new livability study

    It’s no secret that Cambria and Blair counties are great places to live, work, and play, but this recent study decisively confirms what locals already know.

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     Curiosity leads woodworker to popular niche: crafting cases for vintage music fans
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    By Nikki Ciecierski
    In Cambria County, Entrepreneurship
    Posted June 5, 2023

    Curiosity leads woodworker to popular niche: crafting cases for vintage music fans

    Can you imagine being one of the only people in the country to create a product? This ex-sales manager launched a woodworking business specializing in vintage HIFI cabinets and wood cases, [...]

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     Tell the story of YOUR business: Entrepreneur Enrichment Workshop comes to Blair County!
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    By Chara Fitch
    In Blair County, Entrepreneurship, Events
    Posted June 5, 2023

    Tell the story of YOUR business: Entrepreneur Enrichment Workshop comes to Blair County!

    Startup Alleghenies’ free Entrepreneur Enrichment workshop series continues on June 20th at Altoona Taproom of Levity Brewing from 4-7:30 PM, focusing on Curating the Story of Your Business. [...]

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     Expertise Matters—Level up your sales game with this free online workshop
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    By Site Manager
    In Cambria County, Entrepreneurship, Events
    Posted June 5, 2023

    Expertise Matters—Level up your sales game with this free online workshop

    Are you ready to take your sales game to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity for you to learn from a sales expert. Join this live online training session that will transform the way [...]

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