John Peterson, Penn State SBDC Business Consultant

10/02/2023

I've accepted a new role as Director at the Penn State University Corporate Engagement Center. As a result, this professional page will be deactivated this week. For any future assistance, please reach out to the Penn State Small Business Development Center at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌" I have enjoyed my time immensely working with various startups and small businesses through the Commonwealth. 

08/18/2023

Enjoy the weekend and support your favorite restaurants/vacation spots!

07/30/2023

My family just enjoyed a stay at the Rock Lititz Hotel that has unique design features from the live event industry. It’s right next to the one of a kind production community that supports within the live event industry. With resources ranging from design, engineering and manufacturing through rehearsals. I did not see any rock stars, but felt like one after a weekend of AAU basketball games.

07/10/2023

What path are you taking today? Go for it!

07/06/2023

https://www.statecollege.com/centre-county-gazette/bellefonte-brick-studio-open-its-doors/

BELLEFONTE — Bellefonte Brick Studio held its grand opening on July 1. To say it was a success might be the understatement of the year. Lines to get in

07/06/2023

Had a fun time this weekend in a packed grand opening at the newest brick store in Centre Pennsylvania!

My youngest got to enjoy his first grand-opening and to see some of my work contributing to the local area.

07/06/2023

Had a fun time this weekend in a packed grand opening at the newest brick store in Centre Pennsylvania!

My youngest got to enjoy his first grand-opening and to see some of my work contributing to the local area.

05/26/2023

Yesterday was the official ending of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) state-wide conference.

I was honored to receive the Service Award for my work in 2022. It was for recognition of service to the entire Pennsylvania Small Business Development Network and it’s 15 centers in Pennsylvania.

I really look at this as a team award with the because we have a fantastic staff and where we support each other in our consulting efforts.

"Thank you!" to all of those who nominated me and “Thank you” to my coworkers, “Thank you” to those in the area and statewide partners who support our goal in economic development!

02/15/2023

Learn how SBDC consultant, John Peterson, helped Deadluck Manufacturing grow its business to succeed and become profitable!

http://ow.ly/usnE50MTlRw

12/14/2022

❄️coming to 🗻Happy Valley 🗻 ❄️

Penn State SBDC Office and Eric J Barron Innovation Hub closed tomorrow Thursday the 15th of December.

UP activities and work canceled from Thursday 4am 12/15 to Friday 5am 12/16. Thursday exams rescheduled. More information at

Forecasted sleet, freezing rain and snow have caused Penn State to reschedule final exams that would have been held on Thursday and cancel activities and work at its University Park campus beginning at 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, and continuing until 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. Only employees who perform....