Events

This in-person opportunity is for business owners and entrepreneurs located in Monroe County, PA.Join us on Monday, 3/25/2024 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corporation offices located at 701 Main Street, Suite 407, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to talk about your ideas and small business needs. Startup and existing business owners are […]

Guest presenter:  Stacie Slack, President of SSM Communications Crafting a Website Home Page That Converts Is your website not driving the sales or generating the leads you expected? When you have seconds to make an impact, you need to make sure that your home page is compelling enough to grab your visitor's attention and engaging enough to […]

Have you always had a dream to start your own business, but aren't sure where to begin? Attend our First Step Express: Starting Your Business webinar! This one-hour webinar 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 of business […]

Are you interested in owning your own business? The Wilkes University Small Business Development Center is here to help you get started.This no-cost, one-hour webinar will answer the frequently asked questions of aspiring entrepreneurs. After introducing you to the Wilkes SBDC and its services, we will cover:Types of Business Structures - From sole proprietorships to […]

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business This monthly seminar provides an overview on 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, and what to expect in financing your business. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: […]

Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.Attendees will be able to:- Recognize steps to starting a business- Utilize a business concept analysis […]

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 […]

Date: April 8th, 2024Time: 9AM - 11AMLocation: Northampton Community College, Alumni HallInterested in starting or growing your food business and looking to take the next steps?Join us for this valuable morning of expert speakers to learn what led others to success and what tools you need to start or grow your culinary venture!Tickets:Entry to the […]

Date: April 8th, 2024Time: 9AM - 11AMLocation: Northampton Community College, Alumni HallInterested in starting or growing your food business and looking to take the next steps?Join us for this valuable morning of expert speakers to learn what led others to success and what tools you need to start or grow your culinary venture!Tickets:Entry to the […]

Join us for our monthly seminar/webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or are in the early stages of starting. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if you're ready to start a business. The First Step to Small Business Success […]

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business This monthly seminar provides an overview on 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, and what to expect in financing your business. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: […]

This in-person opportunity is for business owners and entrepreneurs located in Monroe County, PA.Join us on Monday, 4/15/2024 between 10 a.m. and noon at the Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corporation offices located at 701 Main Street, Suite 407, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 to talk about your ideas and small business needs. Startup and existing business owners are […]

The First Step to Small Business Success is an informal workshop that provides an overview of starting a business.  It is designed to answer your business start-up questions and to provide information and direction to anyone considering a business venture.  The course covers:  entrpreneurship, business marketing and management plan development, establishing a legal structure, registering […]

Join us for this montly in-person workshop, designed specifically for aspiring entrepreneurs from Union, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Juniata, and Perry counties.This engaging, in-person event is your gateway to transforming ideas into successful business ventures. Part 1: Evaluating Your Business Idea  (9:30am - 10:30am)Have a product or service idea but unsure about taking the next step? Our workshop is the perfect […]

You have an idea for a new business but are wondering where to start. Is the idea worth pursuing? How can you tell if it is or isn’t? Maybe you don’t even have an idea, but know you want to start a business.This session will help you develop a strong business idea by walking you […]

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, Pittsburgh, PA  15213. 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 […]

This workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the "how-to's" of business registration, government […]

This is an in-person workshop!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 […]

The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business This monthly seminar provides an overview on 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, and what to expect in financing your business. Registration Policies: Registration and Fees: […]