Coworking in Williamsport: Honest Thoughts From Someone Who's Seen What It Does for People Working from home sounds great until it isn't. At some point, the flexibility starts feeling less like freedom and more like you're just... always at work. Or never really at work. It gets blurry. And for...
From Hobby to Full-Time Art: A Journey with Hannah Smolensky of Owl Feather Watercolors
From Hobby to Full-Time Art: A Journey with Hannah Smolensky of Owl Feather Watercolors Local artist Hannah Smolensky’s journey from casual painter to a full-time professional is both inspiring and packed with lessons for anyone looking to make art a viable career. In this conversation, Hannah shared her story with...
Behind the Bubbles: The Art and Science of Craft Soap-Making with Rhianna of Side Door Soaps and Sundry
In the world of artisan soaps, there's a fine line between crafting a luxurious, skin-loving bar and running a business. For Rhianna, owner of Side Door Soaps and Sundry, a journey that started as a way to solve her family’s skin issues evolved into a decade-long passion and a small...
Finding Comfort and Community with Mimi’s Snuggle Blanket Company
Finding Comfort and Community with Mimi’s Snuggle Blanket Company At the heart of every great product is a story, and at Mimi’s Snuggle Blanket Company, that story is one of family, creativity, and a whole lot of cozy vibes. Founded by Lisa, a talented artisan with a lifelong passion...
The 80/20 Rule in Business: Maximizing Efficiency and Growth
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by a long to-do list and struggle with prioritization in your business? The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto principle, might be the solution you're looking for. While many people have heard of this rule, not everyone understands its true implications and how...
Covation Center awarded economic development grant from FCFP
The Covation Center is honored to be awarded a $27,250 Economic Development grant from the Lycoming Economic Development Foundation Fund IMO Joseph L. Rider at the First Community Foundation Partnership of PA to be used for the Center’s Entrepreneurial Equity Initiative. Through this initiative, the Center will expand its existing...
Understanding your customer during tough times
We all have faced some interesting challenges in these last few months. Have you shifted your business model? Is your current model serving you well? By examining your business’ value proposition and customer segmentation, you may realize that there are new needs for you to fill. At the Covation Center,...
The Covation Center adapts amid COVID-19 challenges
The Covation Center has, like so many others, gone through changes during this COVID time. Coworking (actually being in a shared office) has changed. We now encourage masks, and separation when possible. Coaching has changed--we now do video meetings through Zoom. Our cohort program has even changed-- we have...
Is your Business ready for the Holidays?
If you have a product or retail based business, this is the best time of year! 4th quarter means holiday shopping, party preparations, new outfits, and tons of customers visiting our shops. Sometimes it can be hard to manage the rush that comes in the last six weeks of the year...
Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea
Intentional Neighboring In August of 2018, Backhouse Cafe Coffee & Tea, owned and operated by Ron and June Wright, opened the doors of their restored Victorian Era mansion to the public. As they moved in upstairs and opened the coffee shop on the first floor they incorporated their desire to...