Events

The Basics of Business LendingWhether you have a startup or an existing business, your business needs capital to survive and grow. There are several ways to secure funding, but which one is right for your business?This workshop introduces participants to the foundational concepts of business lending, helping them understand how to access financing, what lenders […]

Participants will be equipped with essential financial strategies to improve cash flow, scale their businesses, expand financial knowledge, and protect their businesses from potential risks. Attendees will learn:  Manage your business cash flow-      Business banking-      Ways to keep your business and personal finances separate-      Opening a business banking account-      Tips for business and debit and credit […]

Business Finance Basics Overview -participants will be equipped with essential financial strategies to improve cash flow, scale their businesses, expand financial knowledge, and protect their businesses from potential risks.Attendees will learn:  -  Build and expand your business-  Merchant services-  Why does a business need to borrow?-  Borrowing solutions-  Optimize your cash flow #tribe-events div, ul […]

 Equity Financing: Attracting Investment for Your BusinessLooking to raise capital to grow your business?Equity financing allows entrepreneurs to obtain funding by selling an ownership interest, but navigating this process can be complex.Join Ayesha Haider of Ben Franklin Technology Partners for a session on the fundamentals of equity financing and what it takes to attract investment […]

Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30AMLocation:Virtual: Via Zoom (Provided after registration)Join us for a FREE dynamic one and a half hour Zoom panel discussion, followed by Q&A, featuring experts from the Pennsylvania SBDC, Pursuit, and Community First Fund. The panel will cover the loan programs available to small businesses, how to determine […]

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions.Accurate bookkeeping serves as the foundation of your business’s accounting and financial systems– impacting the growth and success of your business. Bookkeeping Basics, presented by Wilke CPAs & Advisors will introduce attendees to bookkeeping best practices for business.Topics covered to […]

Business Finance Basics Overview  -participants will be equipped with essential financial strategies to improve cash flow, scale their businesses, expand financial knowledge, and protect their businesses from potential risks.Attendees will learn:                                                                     --     Protect your business-      Business insurance-      Types of business insurance-      Business insurance knowledge check-      Next steps #tribe-events div, ul li […]

Part 1 of the Virtual Lunch and Learn Series will introduce the small business financing process to business owners who are seeking funding.Topics will include: commercial, SBA, state, and community loan requirements, tips for navigating the application process, how to prepare a complete loan package, alternatives to traditional loan sources, and information on additional resources.This […]

Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to access capital from business acquisition to start-up financing to ground-up construction and every state in between.9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space […]

Part 2 of the Lehigh University SBDC Small Business Capital Series will cover small business funding options for business owners seeking to raise capital.Topics include: Commercial, SBA, state, and local loans, small business micro lending sources, equity investment, short term financing options, crowdfunding, peer to peer lending, and addiitonal sources of small business funding.This is […]

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business. This monthly seminar provides an overview on the steps to start a business along with an in-depth look at a business plan.Topics include business registrations, licenses, business structures, taxation, research tools, what to expect in financing your business and how the Small Business Development Center […]

Join this dynamic program presented by the Pitt SBDC and master the essentials of contract law, from crafting enforceable agreements to navigating business leases and employee contracts. Empower your small business or startup with the knowledge to secure your interests and avoid common pitfalls in contracts for products, services, and employment. Don't miss this chance […]

Contracts are the legal infrastructure of any business relationship. Whether you're acquiring a company, hiring vendors, or selling your products and services, a poorly drafted or casually negotiated agreement can introduce risk that may not become apparent until it’s too late. In this seminar, corporate attorney Mark Wendaur of Offit Kurman will guide business owners, […]

Are you a small business owner looking for financing? Join us for a free, interactive webinar on January 21, 2026, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. ET featuring members of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). SSBCI is a free program that supports Pennsylvania businesses with business planning, accounting, and legal assistance to help them prepare to apply […]

The Basics of Business LendingWhether you have a startup or an existing business, your business needs capital to survive and grow. There are several ways to secure funding, but which one is right for your business?This workshop introduces participants to the foundational concepts of business lending, helping them understand how to access financing, what lenders […]

Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to access capital from business acquisition to start-up financing to ground-up construction and every state in between.9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee […]

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions.Accurate bookkeeping serves as the foundation of your business’s accounting and financial systems– impacting the growth and success of your business. Bookkeeping Basics, presented by Wilke CPAs & Advisors will introduce attendees to bookkeeping best practices for business.Topics covered to […]

Business Acquisition 101: What First-Time Buyers Need to KnowThinking about buying a business but not sure where to start—or what to watch out for?This one-hour seminar is designed for first-time buyers who want a practical, realistic understanding of how business acquisitions actually work. Participants will learn how to evaluate potential businesses, understand how deals are […]

Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? This free, one-hour virtual session is designed to help small business owners understand what it takes to be prepared for financing. Participants will learn how lenders evaluate loan applications, what financial information must be prepared in advance, and what financing options […]

Would You Buy This Business? A Live Deal ReviewJoin us for a follow-up, discussion-based webinar where we move beyond theory and take a closer look at real businesses for sale.In this live, podcast-style session, two SSBCI advisors will review actual business listings from online marketplaces and talk through how experienced buyers evaluate opportunities. We’ll discuss […]

Are you a small business owner looking for financing? Join us for a free, information-packed webinar hosted in partnership with Pennsylvania’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) and the Regional Development Funding Corporation (RDFC). Whether you’re launching a startup or growing an established business, this session will walk you through practical funding support and financing tools […]

Join us for a National SBDC Day event on March 18, part of our monthly Business Growth at Startup Danville events on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Nearly 1,000 SBDCs nationwide will celebrate this year’s theme, Stronger Together, recognizing the partnerships and relationships that power small business success! 9:00 AM – Coffee & Networking9:30 AM – […]

Part 1 of the Lehigh University SBDC Small Business Capital Series will introduce the small business financing process to business owners who are seeking funding.Topics will include: commercial, SBA, state, and community loan requirements, tips for navigating the application process, how to prepare a complete loan package, alternatives to traditional loan sources, and information on […]