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The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurial activity at York College of Pennsylvania

09/15/2026

Lights. Camera. Startup! 🎬

Shane August ’28 turned a passion for video production into a full-scale business. Now based in the J.D. Brown Center incubator, Always August Productions is gearing up for its next big milestone: pitching for venture investment.

Read Shane’s full entrepreneurial story!
🔗 https://www.ycp.edu/news/lights-camera-startup

09/11/2026

Every week brings another headline, prediction, or warning about AI. But what should leaders, entrepreneurs, and community members actually believe, especially from a source that isn't trying to sell you a product?

Join the J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship at York College of Pennsylvania for a fast-paced Lunch & Learn session with nationally known AI researcher and commentator, Dr. James Norrie. We’re cutting through the hype to explore what’s really working in organizations deploying AI at scale, and how it’s shaping business, workforce, cybersecurity, and beyond.

Date: October 7, 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: JDB Center | 410 Kings Mill Rd, York, PA

Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-learn-ai-state-of-the-union-tickets-2000182206824?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

09/01/2026

J.D. Brown is proud to celebrate Jakyra "Ky The Chemist" Simpson, recipient of the 2026 American Chemical Society Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach!

This prestigious national honor recognizes outstanding achievement in communicating chemistry and making science more accessible, engaging, and meaningful to the public. Jakyra has also made history as the youngest recipient of the Helen M. Free Award since its establishment.

Through her work as a chemist, nationally recognized science communicator, and founder of STEAM Sneakerheadz, Jakyra is redefining what science communication can look like by connecting chemistry with sneaker culture, creativity, and hands-on STEAM education.

Her work has reached thousands of students and communities, creating opportunities for young people to see science differently and, most importantly, to see themselves represented within it.

Please join us in congratulating Jakyra on this incredible national recognition and her continued commitment to making chemistry accessible, creative, culturally relevant, and FUN!

08/10/2026

Ready to take your business’s online presence into your own hands? 💻✨

Join us as we host the BLOOM Business Empowerment Center for an interactive workshop: DIY Small Business Website, led by presenter John Gallo!

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refresh your current site, this session will give you the tools and insights you need to build a website that works for your business.

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 19
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: J.D. Brown Center | 410 Kings Mill Rd.
🗣️ Presenter: John Gallo
💼 Presented by: BLOOM Business Empowerment Center

Reserve your spot today using the link in our bio or register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XKchGIP120awG3ZnXl3ILc54QWIhxVtAoTY-qM2n8YxUNVhaNE1GVkxSMDNLRUlGRkxMUThZQ1c4RCQlQCN0PWcu

08/06/2026

This week, Cooking Up Connections brought together culinary training and essential life preparation. Beyond hands-on cooking skills, Oscar Winters led a session covering key concepts in entrepreneurship, giving students a foundation for leadership and business thinking.

Thank you to Liz Morales for leading such an impactful initiative and creating spaces where young people can learn, grow, and thrive.

08/04/2026

What started as a materials science startup in the J.D. Brown Center incubator has transformed into a major driver of hands-on learning and regional innovation.

Sidd Pawar founded Envision Biomedical in 2020 to solve complex materials science challenges through polymer research. Today, that vision has grown into a thriving R&D partner and a powerful model for how higher education and industry collaborate.

Now, through an exciting partnership with Independent Ink, Sidd is establishing new laboratory capabilities right inside the J.D. Brown Center. This expansion brings advanced product development to our community while opening up real-world, hands-on research opportunities for York College students.

Read how Envision Biomedical and Independent Ink are expanding our regional innovation ecosystem.
🔗 https://www.ycp.edu/news/growing-beyond-startup-envision-biomedical-and-independent-ink

07/08/2026

Today we had the pleasure of welcoming Crispus Attucks York and their STEAM Ambassadors to tour the J.D. Brown Center and Knowledge Park, where they were able to learn from our awesome entrepreneurs and businesses what it's like to be your own boss. These bright students came loaded with questions, and we're so glad we got to spend part of our day with them!

06/17/2026

The J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship is grateful for its ongoing collaboration with the Urban Collaborative at the Center for Community Engagement.

Through this partnership, the Urban Collaborative has helped identify real challenges and opportunities within our community that have become YCP Hacks projects, allowing students to develop creative solutions with meaningful impact beyond the classroom. We're also working together to increase awareness of resources available throughout the community, helping ensure that individuals, organizations, and entrepreneurs can access the support they need to succeed.

When entrepreneurship and community engagement come together, great things happen. We're excited to continue building opportunities that empower students, strengthen partnerships, and create lasting impact throughout our region!

05/28/2026

Huge congratulations to Ky The Chemist for being named a recipient of the 2026 McNees Law LEAP Award, which provides her with $30K of legal services.

At the J.D. Brown Center, we see firsthand the dedication and innovation Ky brings to her work every day, blending science, creativity, and entrepreneurship in a truly unique way. 🧪👟

Seeing our entrepreneurs recognized for their hard work and community impact is what it’s all about. Congrats, Ky!

05/21/2026

🚨 Final Push, York College! 🚨

We’re building something Student-Made, student-run, and designed to give York College creatives a real platform to showcase and sell their work, online and all across campus! 🎨📸👕💻

Our feasibility study with Student-Made Store is wrapping up, and we need YOUR input before June 5th.

Whether you want to:
✨ Sell your work as a creator, online and at pop-ups
📦 Help run and manage the marketplace
🤝 Be part of building something new on campus

Follow on Instagram to learn more about this opportunity and visit studentmadestore.com/join-student-made-york-college to submit your interest and help shape what this program could become for York College students!

🗓 Submission Deadline: Friday, June 5th

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17403

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+17178156639

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http://www.ycp.edu/about-us/offices-and-departments/advancement/j-d-brown-center-for-entrepreneurship/

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