Penn State Extension is sponsoring an Entrepreneurial Communities; Increasing Regional Prosperity through Entrepreneurism, all-day conference April 12, at the Fowler Center, South Bethlehem.

Dr. Michael Fortunato, research associate and lecturer at Penn State University, is the speaker.

His topic is "Improving Entrepreneur's Success: What is Working in Communities?"

Panelists include Matt Tuerk and Anthony Durante, both of Allentown; Ellen Larmer, Upper Milford Township; and Sharon Davis, Upper Mount Bethel Township.

They will represent Allentown Economic Development Corporation, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation, Community Action Development Corporation of Bethlehem, and The Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Borough Business and Revitalization program.

To register go to extension.psu.edu/ecd/events and scroll down to find where the conference details and registration are listed.

Early bird registration deadline is April 1.

Registration includes luncheon, snacks and program materials.