This document welcomes the reader to a beautiful, friendly region known for its high quality of life and educational opportunities. It highlights that State College was named the second best US college town under 250,000 people based on academics, quality of life, and career prospects. The region offers small town charm along with cultural activities usually found in larger cities. It also has a skilled workforce thanks to local universities, and its central location on the East Coast makes it ideal for companies to do business up and down the coast.