Events

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, Decemer 16, 2024 between 10:00 am 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 for-profit […]

Join us for an in-person 'Intro to Google AI for SMBs' watch party.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses. Many small business owners are eager to learn the basics of AI and how AI-powered tools by Google can help grow - please save […]

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 […]

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: […]

If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place.Join retired attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and […]

Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness as well as identify your […]

Happy New Year! Start 2025 with a step toward achieving your entrepreneurial dreams!Join us for our inaugural First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania webinar of the year, hosted by the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center.This no-cost, one-hour webinar is designed to answer the frequently asked questions of aspiring entrepreneurs. After introducing you 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: […]

If you're thinking about starting your own small business in Schuylkill County 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 free in-person seminar offers essential guidance and resources to help you take those first crucial steps. This […]

A new year is upon us, and many people are looking to finally start their dream business. How can you ensure that your New Year’s Resolution sticks?Join The University of Scranton SBDC for a two-part series to help you get started on the path to business ownership.How to Know if Your Business Idea Will Really […]

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 […]

If you're thinking about starting your own small business in Columbia County 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 free session offers essential guidance and resources to help you take those first crucial steps. Plus, […]

Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to over 2.2 million small businesses, employing 45% of the state’s non-government workforce? Happy New Year! Start 2025 with a step toward achieving your entrepreneurial dreams!Join us for our inaugural First Step: Starting a Small Business in Pennsylvania webinar of the year, hosted by the Wilkes University Small Business […]

This is an in-person and live-stream 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 […]

A new year is upon us, and many people are looking to finally start their dream business. How can you ensure that your New Year’s Resolution sticks?Join The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center for a two-part series to help you get started on the path to business ownership.The First Step Express: Starting Your […]

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: […]

If you are in the early stages of starting a small business, or if you have started up your business and realized you missed a few things - you have come to the right place.Join retired attorney Frank Farmer in a discussion of the ‘nuts and bolts” issues that should be considered when starting and […]

Second Step: Developing a Business Plan - Virtual Event on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, featuring Mercer County Consultant Mike Blaurock. This interactive webinar is designed to guide new and aspiring business owners through the essentials of building a solid business plan. A strong plan is key to securing financing, organizing […]