The regional initiative in Harrisburg to build out a site much like Philadelphia’s CampusPhilly.com or Lancaster’s CampusCentral.org has become a semi-finalist for IdeaCafe’s mini grant. IdeaCafe.com has been providing entrepreneurial tools and resources online since 1995. In addition to providing $1,000 mini grants to innovative entrepreneurial ideas, IdeaCafe.com also maintains a current list of available government and corporate grants.

In regards to a regional collegiate website for the greater Harrisburg region, the initiative is specifically designed to attract, engage and retain college students into the area. The site would bring together a number of components already in existence into one place specifically designed for a college audience. Features of the site would include regional events, internships and job opportunities, discounts, attractions, blogs, classifieds, places to live and eat, and information about local colleges and universities.

The idea has already picked up a great deal of interest on IdeaBlob.com, where $10,000 is awarded monthly to the idea that receives the most votes. Cast your vote to help this initiative make it to the finals! (It only takes a minute)