Events

Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? This informative session, hosted in partnership with the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program and the St. Vincent University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the world of federal funding and explore […]

University of Pittsburgh SBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Western Pennsylvania District Office Lender Relations Specialist will provide a complete overview of the SBA's diverse lending products designed to support business owners in securing the funding they need for both start-up and expansion endeavors. VIRTUAL EVENT  Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may […]

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

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 live […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get Capital Ready Hear from various local business lending organizations at this no-cost event brought to you by Pitt SBDC, Riverside Center for Innovation, and Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship-Women’s Business Center.Looking to expand or grow your business? Aiming to be capital ready ahead of local contract opportunities like the 2026 NFL draft?In this […]

Title idea: Financials 101: What Every Small Business Owner Should KnowDescription: Understanding your business’s financials is one of the most important keys to long-term success—but many small business owners don’t know where to start. In this interactive, hands-on webinar, you’ll learn how to make sense of budgeting, recordkeeping, and financial statements in a clear, practical […]

Fuel Your Business Growth with SSBCI Funding and Technical AssistanceAre you a small business owner ready to elevate your venture? Join us for a free virtual session designed to help you tap into funding and technical assistance resources through the Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in partnership with Pursuit.This presentation will guide you […]

Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to acess capital from business acquisiton 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 […]

SBA loans are designed to allow banks to lend to business owners that would not otherwise qualify for a conventional small business loan.  Sonia Smith from the SBA’s Eastern PA District Office will present at this informational session.Topics include: An introduction to SBA loans, loan program details, borrower eligibility, differences between conventional small business loans, […]

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 […]

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time: 10:00 AMLocation:In Person: 219 N. Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17013Virtual: Via Zoom (Provided after registration)Join us for a free hybrid session designed to empower entrepreneurs and small business owners in Cumberland County area with capital access, expert guidance and access to business resources. This event features key representatives from […]

Learn about the host of programs that the City of Philadelphia has to offer business owners.Presenters:Tiffany Justice - Philadelphia Lending Business NetworkMaiya Darby - InStore Forgivable Loan ProgramChaneal D. Conway - The Storefront Improvement Program Instructions: Zoom link will be sent upon registration. Please confirm that your email address is correct and check your spam […]

Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to acess capital from business acquisiton 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 […]

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 […]