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, Small Business Administration (SBA) and the St. Francis University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the world of […]

Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to access capital from business acqusition 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 […]

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 […]