CBICC Connect newsletter- Call for YP of the Year nominations & Halloween fun

Live. Work. Learn. Play.

October 2017

CBICC award to honor outstanding Centre County young professional. Is that you?!

The CBICC's third annual Excellence in Business Awards, presented in partnership with Pennsylvania Business Central , will recognize the best of Centre County's business community, including Young Professional of the Year. The event will be held Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Nittany Lion Inn.

CBICC Connect members that have contributed to improving the Live, Work, Learn and Play pillars are encouraged to submit a nomination, or, nominate a deserving young professional.

The Young Professional of the Year Award is sponsored by CPI Foundation .

The nomination process is now open. Please submit an anonymous nomination below and encourage your co-workers and friends to participate too. The nomination deadline is Nov. 10. We also hope you will make plans to attend the event and celebrate the best of Centre County's business community.

NOMINATION FORM

The 2016 CBICC Young Professional of the Year was Cospace's Aldus Christian Baum.

Check out what's new, what's happening and what you need to know.

Connect Pick: Best Halloween Activity

There are quite a few Halloween events happening in Centre County. A Connect family friendly favorite is the Halloween and Fall Foliage Excursion Trips hosted by the Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society. If you are looking for a night of fun and entertainment you can check out the Shandygaff's Annual Haunted Halloween Party and Costume Contest.

Please feel free to share your ideas for exciting things to see, do and experience in Centre County.

Connect with:

Matt Woods: Xact Metal

Matt Woods found himself hooked on Centre County's small town, big city feel when he moved here from York, PA to get his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He not only decided to make this area his permanent residence, but he chose to establish the business he co-founded, Xact Metal, in State College. Continue reading below to learn how Matt got to where he is today and more of his favorites in the area.

Learn more about Matt.

Social Scene

What's Happening: CBICC Business After Hours at The Bellefonte Match Factory hosted by PA CareerLink, Big Spring Spirits, American Philatelic Society and Graymont

Description: Come explore the businesses of the Match Factory while networking and enjoying drinks, food and entertainment. This is one you won't want to miss.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 2

Time: 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

Social Scene

What's Happening: CBICC Connect Lunch & Learn at Happy Valley Launch Box

Description: Don't quit your daydream and join us for a behind the scenes look at Happy Valley LaunchBox

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 21

Time: Noon- 1 p.m.

Stay tuned for more details.

Social Scene

What's Happening: State College Young Professionals "SIPS" at the Phyrst

Description: Free for Members and Non-Member's pay $5.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Learn more.

Social Scene

What's Happening: Global Entrepreneurship Week

Date: Nov. 12- Nov. 16

Description: GEW Penn State celebrates the vision of building relationships between members of the University and the local entrepreneurial communities. You are invited to participate in daily presentations, keynote addresses, workshops, and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs. The CBICC will be hosting GEW programs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 15, featuring Big Spring Spirits and Persea Naturals. Check the GEW calendar for more details.

Learn more.

Get Involved

We are lining up a variety of venues for future luncheons. Interested in hosting a tour or have an idea we should look into? Send us a note to share your thoughts.

Good Advice

"I Don't Have Time"

By Jennifer Cross

Princeton Leadership Services