Events

Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.This is a hybrid event.  You can attend by Zoom or in […]

In-Person Consulting Opportunity for Wayne County For-Profit Small Businesses**If you are not located in Wayne County, PA, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a consultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.**Location: The Stourbridge Tech Hub646 W. Park Street, […]

If you're interested in entrepreneurship or are thinking about starting a business, attend this virtual one-hour version of our monthly First Steps to Small Business Success webinar to get an overview of what it takes to start and run a business. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and […]

This is an in-person event. Are you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business?Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan so you know the exact steps needed to create […]

4:30 PM – 4;50 PM -  Registration and Networking4:50 PM - 5:00 PM: Welcome – SBDC Host – Sunny VermaPurpose: Warm welcome, acknowledgment of sponsors, introductions of speakers, and the agenda 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM: The Road to Entrepreneurship and the Role of the SBDCPresenter: Sunny Verma, Lehigh University SBDCPurpose: Discuss the foundational role of an […]

Have you always dreamt of starting your own business, but aren't sure where to begin? Attend “The First Step Express: Starting Your Business”…now available as a webinar or in-person!This one-hour session will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership including a quick look at: Personal considerations for starting a businessBusiness plan basicsDifferent types […]

If you're thinking about starting your own small business in the Hazleton area but aren't sure where to begin, this First Step Express seminar is the perfect way to start! Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are not yet in business, this in-person session provided at no cost offers essential guidance and resources to help you take those […]

In-Person Consulting Opportunity for **Tioga County** For-Profit Small Businesses**If you are not located in Tioga County, PA, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a consultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.**Thursday, 5/14/26 | 10:00 am - 2:00 […]

Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business.This is a hybrid event.  You can attend via Zoom or in person.  The in-person location is the Murdoch Building, 3420 Forbes Avenue, third floor, […]

In-Person Consulting Opportunity for Monroe County For-Profit Small Businesses**If you are not located in Monroe County, PA, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a conultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.**Location: Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation701 Main […]

In-Person Consulting Opportunity for **Bradford County** For-Profit Small Businesses**If you are not located in Bradford County, PA, please register as a client on our website to be matched with a consultant in your area. Once matched with a consultant, they will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.**Monday, 5/18/26 | 10:00 am - 2:00 […]

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business. This monthly seminar provides an overview of 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 […]