Penn State Altoona will present Entrepreneur in Residence Catherin McCabe from 8 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in the Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. McCabe is the owner of ServiceMaster By Request, Merry Maids, and Greenbean Coffee House.

Students will have the opportunity to expand their network and get immediate feedback on their ventures or entrepreneurial career goals and aspirations. With advanced online registration, students schedule one-on-one time with visiting entrepreneurs from diverse fields and backgrounds. Open to Penn State Altoona students with an ENTR minor or ENTR option in business.

The event is part of Penn State Altoona’s celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), an annual celebration of Penn State's year-round commitment to innovation. It brings together students, faculty, staff and community members to promote the entrepreneurial spirit and cultivate student start-ups. Each November, GEW aims to inspire people everywhere through local, national and global events to help them explore their potential as innovators and self-starters. Workshops, presentations and networking can help participants get started. A full listing of events is available on Penn State Altoona’s GEW page.