The Ben Franklin TechCelerator @ State College is looking for budding tech-based entrepreneurs to fill vacant seats in its upcoming eight-week Boot Camp Training Program for business start-ups. The program requires a time commitment of 90 minutes per week on eight successive Tuesdays, beginning from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23. During Boot Camp, attendees will hear from successful entrepreneurs, business support professionals, and private and institutional investors on how to develop a solid, fundable business plan. The program aims to present best practices, lessons-learned and a comprehensive toolbox for those looking to start a tech business.

Penn State's Innovation Park is conducting its fourth annual food drive during the week of Sept. 19. Each year, the food drive benefits a Centre County food bank and this year's contributions will aid the Philipsburg Food Bank. Nonperishable foods including canned goods and boxed items such as macaroni and cheese, Hamburger Helper and cereal, in addition to cleaning and laundry products, may be dropped off at any of Innovation Park's 10 buildings between Sept. 19 and 22. Donations from the entire Penn State Community are welcomed and appreciated. For more information, call Colette Orlandi at 814-865-6277.