Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

About the Center

The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence was established through a gift by Steve and Nancy Sheetz. This downtown Penn State Altoona hub is one that ignites the entrepreneurial spirit and launches students driven to greatness.

Sheetz Fellows

The Sheetz Fellows experience offers an education in leadership, ethics, and service. It molds well-rounded students who are ready for the world and prepares students for citizenship and for lifetime learning.

Programming & Events

The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence is home to many wonderful programs and events for students, faculty, staff, and community members. From our week-long signature events such as Global Entrepreneurship Week and Startup Week to our Top 5 in Twenty-Five Speaker Series, we are certain you will find information to suit your current needs. Visit our Calendar of Events to stay up-to-date on all our Programming & Events.

Pechter Competition winners pose with Deb Dellaposta, Steve Sheetz, and Colleen Devorris

 The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family

The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family provides early-stage startups with the support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth.

Contact Us

Donna J. Bon, Executive Director of the Sheetz Center

202D Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence

1309 11th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5294
DJB36@psu.edu