Blair County

Bonnie Bartley began making soap in 1979 when the oils and butters she used were limited to what was available in the supermarket. Today she can secure the finest ingredients available for her [...]

Interested in exploring real estate as a business opportunity? October’s Top 5 in 25, hosted by the Altoona LaunchBox, is a great place to start. The event is free, virtual and held over [...]

Subject experts provide actionable advice in under a half hour with the Top 5 in 25 Series hosted by Altoona Launchbox. The events are free, virtual and held over lunchtime to make upgrading your [...]

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.

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. [...]

When husband-and-wife team Britta Teller and Evan Stover created the start-up they named “Steller Floors,” they knew they were onto something. Then their idea went viral on YouTube, and grew and [...]

The second installment in Startup Alleghenies’ free five-county workshop series is coming soon to Blair County!

The Altoona Launchbox awarded $4,000 to local makers in their Craft It, Pitch It, Win It! Competition, but the biggest takeaway may be more than money. “Always do stuff like this, even if it’s [...]

Opening a New York-style pizza place at 20 years old? No problem, when you have help from local business coaches and mentors. Here’s how Ayden Craine got a jump start with Heritage Pizza.

Capitalizing on the popularity of charcuterie boards, Dena Adams becomes the first person in the Altoona area to offer custom charcuterie boards for holidays and celebrations.