There has never been a better time to be an entrepreneur or startup business in Central Pennsylvania. As part of the 2015 UPNEXT Festival, to take place in Harrisburg on October 10th through the 17th, two contests will provide the opportunity to turn new ideas into budding business ventures.

Athenian Venture Partners today announced that Mary Strother, managing director, investor relations, will be part of the judging panel for the upcoming Startup Weekend, taking place Friday, January 25 through Sunday, January 27, 2013.