Events

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

This is an in-person and live-stream event.You’re invited to attend the Planning for the Business Owner workshop.During this workshop, we’ll discuss many of the issues faced by closely held business owners today.Topics covered include:       The impact the loss of a key employee has on the owner of a business       Ways to reward key employees and owners       Estate planning […]

Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to over 2.2 million small businesses, employing 45% of the state’s non-government workforce? While small businesses are the backbone of our economy, finding and hiring employees remains one of the top five challenges, according to Walden University. So, where can Delaware County (Delco) business owners turn to find […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

This workshop dives into psychology-backed, actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs maximize their productivity, eliminate time-wasters, and align their work habits with their natural energy cycles. Attendees will learn cutting-edge hacks for prioritizing tasks, staying focused, managing distractions, and achieving better work-life balance—all tailored for the unique challenges faced by small business owners.Perfect for entrepreneurs seeking […]

Running your own business can be rewarding though there are rules, laws, and procedures to follow. This course will help you to understand Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses. We have found that most tax delinquencies often stem from misunderstanding Pennsylvania laws and procedures. So, we designed this course for new businesses to raise awareness about […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

This is an in-person workshop. Lunch and parking included.The new year will be upon us soon, and once again, it will be time to make a few New Year’s resolutions to change some things in our lives in 2025. Some of the most popular resolutions are, losing weight, joining a gym, and/or spending more time […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

Illuminate Reading is your chance to engage in meaningful dialogue, connect with Berks County’s top business leaders, and explore partnerships that will propel your business forward. Hosted by the Kutztown Small Business Development Center in collaboration with Elevate Berks, your one-stop shop for business resources, this premier event is designed to spark innovation, foster strategic networking, and celebrate […]

This is an in-person workshop. Lunch and parking included.The workplace of today presents those in leadership positions with many challenges. When asked, “what are some of the problems you face daily in your work place,” some of the answers that participants who have attended this program have given include:technology distractionsgetting all employees on the same […]

Penn State SBDC has partnered with digital marketing expert Joshua Miller to host “Managing Your Business on Google Search and Maps," an in-person event on April 22, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in State College, PA. Joshua has over two decades of experience workingwith small business owners throughout the United States, helping them […]

This is an in-person workshop. Lunch included.The workplace of today presents those in leadership positions with many challenges. When asked, “what are some of the problems you face daily in your work place,” some of the answers that participants who have attended this program have given include:technology distractionsgetting all employees on the same pagea lack […]

Effective leadership in a small business isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each employee has different skills, experiences, and motivations, requiring you to adapt your leadership style to bring out their best.Join Professor Dr. Joseph Kuvshinikov, CPA, CFE, MBA, PhD for a hands-on webinar on Situational Leadership, designed specifically for small business owners. This session will focus on practical […]

Join the Duquesne Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a two-day interactive workshop designed to equip entrepreneurs and small business owners with fundamental business management skills. Gain insights from our Palumbo-Donahue School of Business graduate assistants and leave with actionable strategies to strengthen and grow your business. Day 1: Building a Strong Business Foundation (April 29 - 9 […]

This is an in-person workshop.If you’re a startup or small business owner, being able to effectively grow your sales and customers are essential to your success. But how can you be confident that you're using the best sales strategy for your specific business? For example, which email campaigns should you use to return the most profit? […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

Interested in starting or accelerating your business and want to learn from local experts?Join us at the Nazareth Memorial Library to hear from an expert panel of local resource partners and legal and accounting professionals with tips on running a business and what resources are available to you in Northampton County. After the panel discussion, […]

Penn State SBDC has partnered with digital marketing expert Joshua Miller to host “Managing Your Business on Google Search and Maps," an in-person event on May 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Lewistown, PA. Joshua has over two decades of experience working with small business owners throughout the United States, helping them […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. #tribe-events div, ul li { font-family: 'Montserrat' […]

The ServSafe® Food Safety Manager Course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the food protection certification exam. Completing the ServSafe® Manager Course and passing the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination with a 70% or higher meets this requirement. Click here for ServSafe registrations. #tribe-events div, ul li { font-family: 'Montserrat' […]