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BIG IDEAS Episode 3: Amma Johnson, Founder of AMMA JO Brand

Free Webinar – June 3rd, 12 pm - 1 pm Join us for BIG IDEAS Episode 3, featuring Amma Johnson, Founding of AMMA JO Brand. Finding your big idea comes from discovering real problems that real people experience. In this episode, Amma talks about how she discovered the big ideas that led to the creation of her design business and how she developed her strategy to differentiate her brand in a competitive market. Whether you are an established entrepreneur or just starting out, we all need a little inspiration for how to #getstarted and #keepgoing. This webinar will be hosted...

Watch the Design Thinking Virtual Workshop

See what you missed from our May 14th virtual workshop -- watch the workshop video here. Design thinking. You've heard of it. But what *is* it and how can it help you? In this fun, interactive workshop, we'll learn the design thinking process by doing it. And we'll talk about how to use this process for solving complex problems in your life.

Watch the Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Webinar

Missed the Intellectual Property webinar? Watch it here. We had such a great turnout for the April 15th Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Webinar that we decided to share the video with those who couldn't join us. Watch the live webinar on the Harrisburg LaunchBox Facebook page.     Don't forget to "Like" our Facebook page to keep up with resources and events for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Penn State Harrisburg to Host Startup Challenge for Entrepreneurs

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg is hosting a Startup Challenge from Oct. 18 to 20 on campus for community and student entrepreneurs. The Startup Challenge is a weekend-long entrepreneurship experience in which participants select and build a business idea in small teams with support from entrepreneurs and industry mentors, culminating in a business pitch competition at the end of the weekend. Annie Hughes, director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, said that the Startup Challenge is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs to get connected to other entrepreneurs and resources, giving them the start they...