Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.Register for […]

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 […]

Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? This free, one-hour in-person 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 […]

Join us for the Meet the Funders & Resource Fair, featuring live workshops, funding information, resource agencies, and networking opportunities! This is an in-person event. Please register using the link below. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to […]

The final session of the Lehigh University SBDC Small Business Financing Series will cover the business plan—what to communicate to lenders, investors, and business partners to explain your funding needs.Topics include: Presenting a funding request, the business plan narrative, cash flow projections, required supporting documentation, and how to craft the right business plan for the […]

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 […]

Join us for an informational webinar on how to secure financing for your small business! We will discuss the 5 C's of Credit in depth, which are vital for business owners seeking financing. Mastering these 5 factors - Character, Capital, Capacity, Conditions, & Collateral - boosts credibility with lenders, improves loan approvals, and drives business […]

Join us for a virtual event designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand financing options, lender expectations, and how to prepare for successful funding conversations. Hear directly from lending professionals and resource partners about available capital opportunities, the current lending environment, and practical steps to strengthen your loan readiness. They will also break down what lenders […]