A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).
09-13-2019
Topic: Supporting entrepreneurship and small business development in the Mon Valley
Guests: Aaron Whigham, manager of strategic initiatives for Penn State University's Greater Allegheny Campus, and Eric Ewell, Greater Allegheny's director of continuing education
How Topic Discussed: A new business development center created by Penn State Greater Allegheny at the old YWCA is a symbol of hope and partnership between the campus and the city. Penn State President Eric Barron was among those who came to McKeesport for the ribbon-cutting at the "Mon Valley LaunchBox." What services can it provide to the community? How did Penn State identify a need for this "LaunchBox" in the McKeesport area? Why has Penn State committed to this kind of outreach?
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27.26MB - Duration: 29:46 m (128 kbps 44100 Hz)
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