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Student Experts Strengthen PennTAP Services Across Pennsylvania
September 23, 2025
This fall, PennTAP is proud to highlight three graduate assistants whose expertise is helping expand PennTAP’s technical assistance and sustainability efforts statewide.
Advancing Therapy Through Gaming
August 19, 2025
Rich McCracken, a retired lab technician and substitute teacher from Clearfield County, created Stackable 3D Tic Tac Toe, a therapeutic game board designed to support motor skill recovery and strategic thinking.
Sowing Sustainable Solutions: PennTAP Helps a Grain Farm Grow Smarter
July 30, 2025
Powell Grain Farms, Inc., a family-owned grain operation in Mercer County, was planning to invest in new grain-drying equipment to improve efficiency and reduce energy use. PennTAP assisted with an energy assessment for the USDA REAP grant.
Supporting Sustainable Community Revitalization in Erie
May 27, 2025
PennTAP is partnering with Infinite Erie on an ARC POWER grant to help bring bold, community-led projects to life across the Erie region. These efforts are guided by Infinite Erie’s “Investment Playbook,” a roadmap for inclusive and long-term growth.
Virtual Coaching Sessions Support Pollution Prevention for PA Manufacturers
April 23, 2025
PennTAP is helping Pennsylvania manufacturers take meaningful steps toward reducing waste, conserving resources, and improving operational efficiency—all through free, virtual, one-on-one coaching.
Breeze Ridge Farm Enhances Energy Efficiency
February 25, 2025
With PennTAP’s support, Breeze Ridge Farm secured funding for energy-efficient upgrades, saving over 11,200 kWh and $1,797 annually while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
PennTAP Helps Startup Develop Investment Platform Prototype
November 25, 2024
US Mortgage Notes, Inc., a Scranton-based fintech startup, worked with PennTAP and Penn State’s Learning Factory to develop a prototype platform that connects banks with leaders to support low- to moderate-income communities.
Hopping into action: Assisting Hoffman Appalachian Farm in up-scaling hops production
September 20, 2024
Hoffman Appalachian Farm, a small hops farm in Elk County, partnered with PennTAP to overcome production challenges through collaboration with Penn State students. With PennTAP’s guidance and $6,000 in grant support, the farm improved its harvesting and drying processes.
With PennTAP connections, FarVision Studios level up in the mobile gaming industry
August 20, 2024
FarVision Studios, a rising mobile gaming company, partnered with PennTAP to enhance its social media presence and marketing strategies. By leveraging PennTAP’s Penn State connections, they were able to successfully achieve their goals and stay within budget.