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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Basics - virtual workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions. \n \nAccurate 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. \n \nTopics covered to include key action items related to: \n \n• Creating a Chart of Accounts \n \n• Recording Transactions \n \n• Bank Reconciliations \n \n• Planning for Taxes \n \n• Accounting Software Options \n \n• and much more
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/bookkeeping-basics-virtual-workshop-05-05-20269/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC%20-%20PITT":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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SUMMARY:Loan-Ready: Preparing Your Financials and Accessing Capital
DESCRIPTION:Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level?  \nThis 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 are available to Pennsylvania small businesses. \n \nLeveraging both Penn State University SBDC and SSBCI program services\, the presenters will provide practical guidance on organizing financial statements\, navigating the loan application process\, and avoiding common mistakes that can delay or prevent loan approvals. \n \nKey Topics / Learning Objectives \n \n \nFinancial statements required for a loan application\n \nHow lenders assess credit\, cash flow\, and repayment capacity\n \nCommon documentation requested during the underwriting process\n \nOverview of loan options available to Pennsylvania small businesses\, including SSBCI-supported programs\n \nFrequent reasons loan applications are denied or delayed — and how to address them\n \nHow SBDC consulting and SSBCI technical assistance can support financing readiness\n\n \nWho Should Attend \n \nSmall business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and early-stage companies planning to apply for financing within the next 3–12 months or seeking to better understand lender expectations. \n\n \n \nPresented By \n \n \nWill Hooten\, Director of SSBCI\, Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center (PASBDC)\n \nChelsea Blair\, Business Consultant\, Penn State University Small Business Development Center\n\n\n \n \n \nThis project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0044 awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.\n \n \n \nThis seminar will take place at the Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/loan-ready-preparing-your-financials-and-accessing-capital-05-06-2026/
LOCATION:Building Trades Center\, 1031 W 3rd Street\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn%20State%20SBDC":MAILTO:SBDC@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Lenders and Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration Policies: \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/meet-the-lenders-and-resource-fair/
LOCATION:Howard Gittis Student Center\, 1755 N 13th St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Capital Series Part 3: The Business Plan
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nTopics 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 right audience. \n \nThis in person seminar will take place at the Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center in the Follett Family Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE).  Room 114. \n \nThank you to TD Bank for sponsoring this seminar series! \n \n  \n \nThis is a live\, in-person session\, and will not be recorded.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/small-business-capital-series-part-3-the-business-plan/
LOCATION:511 E 3rd St\, Bethlehem\, PA\, 18015-2072\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert%20Mineo":MAILTO:rom311@lehigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Access the Capital You Need - virtual session
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  \nRegistration Policies: \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/how-to-access-the-capital-you-need-virtual-session-05-12-2026/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBDC%20-%20PITT":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
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SUMMARY:Securing Business Financing - 5 C's of Credit
DESCRIPTION: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 growth.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/securing-business-financing-5-cs-of-credit/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T181248Z
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SUMMARY:Financing Opportunities for Small Businesses - Meet the Lenders
DESCRIPTION: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 look for\, how to prepare for funding conversations\, and which capital options may be available to your business. \n \nGetting financing is about demonstrating to lenders that your business is prepared\, credible\, and poised for growth! \n \nFeaturing Kersy Azocar from Greeline Access Capital\, Branden Quann from United Bank of Philadelphia\, Thomas Dowling from Pursuit Lending\, and Bryan Morein from Citadel Credit Union.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/financing-opportunities-for-small-businesses-meet-the-lenders/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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