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SUMMARY:ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Clarion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nClick here for ServSafe registrations. \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/servsafe-food-and-safety-certification-clarion-4/
LOCATION:Trinity Point Church of God\, 180 West Trinity Dr.\, Clarion\, PA\, 16214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Clarion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/servsafe-food-and-safety-certification-clarion-3/
LOCATION:Trinity Point Church of God\, 180 West Trinity Dr.\, Clarion\, PA\, 16214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:Real Talk Series for Small Business: My Dad Stole My Startups Money
DESCRIPTION:The PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center\, in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners\, is hosting a powerful new speaker series led by entrepreneur and investor Brian Slawin. This series runs through March 2026\, offering real-world insights\, hard-earned lessons\, and actionable strategies for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators. Each session—ranging from topics like challenging industry norms\, raising capital\, and scaling innovation to lessons learned from the startup journey—is filled with practical tools and interactive discussions.  \n \nEach event is scheduled as a one-hour webinar\, except for the final networking-focused master class taking place in person on March 19\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. in Oil City\, Venango County.  \n \nWhether you’re launching your first business or looking to take your company to the next level\, this series is designed to spark new ideas\, build confidence\, and provide clarity for your entrepreneurial path. \n \nIn this event\, we will learn about how My Dad Stole My Startup Money: \n \n \nLike many of you\, my brother and I had a big vision for our entrepreneurial future. More important than creating vast wealth or turning our little corner of the world into something meaningful\, in the beginning\, it was about making a life-altering difference for our customers and to have fun. That changed\, once the money started pouring in. This presentation is designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the difference between their mentor network’s “Signal and Noise”\, focus on how to effectively divide duties and responsibilities\, understand what an investor is really looking for and effectively determine what the right ‘ask’ is\, at each stage along the journey.\n Based on this blog article\, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/my-dad-stole-our-moneyand-other-lessons-journey-brian-slawin/\, Brian will be sharing his experience and insights on:\n \n \nWhy the best investor isn’t who you might think it is.\n \nThe half dozen reasons entrepreneurs should\, or should think twice\, about pursuing outside investment.\n \nThe lessons he’s learned along an entrepreneur’s journey in his talk titled “My Dad Stole My Startup’s Money.\n\n\n \nFuture sessions include:  \n \nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 – How to Start Your Startup as a Non-Technical Founder (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 – How to Hook Investors to WIN (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 – Don’t Quit Your Daydream (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 – NETWORKING (In person – Oil City\, PA)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/real-talk-series-for-small-business-my-dad-stole-my-startups-money/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne%20Best":MAILTO:jbest@clarion.edu
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SUMMARY:2025 PA Tax Series: Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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 some common errors thus saving your business time and money. We will discuss income tax\, sales and use tax\, exemption certificates\, and employer withholding tax. In addition\, you will learn some guaranteed tips for success and your rights as a Pennsylvania taxpayer. Presenter: Representative from the PA Department of Revenue
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/2025-pa-tax-series-pennsylvania-taxes-for-new-businesses-3/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne%20Best":MAILTO:jbest@clarion.edu
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SUMMARY:Master Restaurant Success: Expert Strategies to Streamline Operations\, Delight Guests\, Boost Profits
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to this special event with Michael DiVecchio\, a noted restaurant industry expert\, consultant\, and educator. \n \nTopics Covered: What’s next for independent restaurants in 2025 and beyond? Drawing on national research and local insights\, this session explores how to: \n \n1.     Boost guest spending \n \n2.     Deepen guest loyalty \n \n3.     Attract and retain top talent \n \n4.     Evolve business models with urgency \n \n  \nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/master-restaurant-success-expert-strategies-to-streamline-operations-delight-guests-boost-profits/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center\, 3805 Old Easton Road.\, Doylestown\, PA\, 18902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sundeep%20Verma":MAILTO:Verma@kutztown.edu
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SUMMARY:Multi-State Supplier  Readiness Webinar PENNSYLVANIA \, MARYLAND & NEWYORK
DESCRIPTION:Multi-State Supplier Readiness Webinar  \n \nP E N N S Y LV A N I A \, M A R Y L A N D & N E W Y O R K \n \nA no-cost webinar for small businesses interested in doing business with UPMC. Learn about procurement expectations\, UPMC’s supplier readiness standards\, and how to strengthen your pricing\, vendor strategy\, and operational approach for success. \n \nJoin us for this UPMC Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion event designed specifically for small businesses and vendors looking to sharpen their strategy\, stay competitive\, and position themselves for long-term success in today’s challenging market. Plus\, the event will include a special introduction from George Robinson II\, UPMC’s Director of Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion and Jim Spencer\, Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)! \n \n  \n \nTopic 1 \n \nEvaluating the Feasibility of Doing Business at Reduced Margins Presented by the University of Pittsburgh SBDC • Understand key cost and margin concepts • Learn how to calculate and protect your margins • Explore strategies for pricing and vendor negotiations • Identify ways to improve profitability when working with institutional buyers like UPMC. \n \nTopic 2  \n \nProduct & Vendor Management for Supplier Success Presented by The IEE’s PantherlabWorks • Align vendor decisions with product strategy • Evaluate supplier risks and manage performance • Optimize sourcing strategies for better operational outcomes • Position your business to meet UPMC’s standards for procurement. \n \nPlease read the full confirmation email you receive after registering.  Registration is a 2 step process to receive the webinar link. 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/multi-state-supplier-readiness-webinar-pennsylvania-maryland-newyork/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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SUMMARY:Real Talk Series for Small Business: 8 Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know the Answers To
DESCRIPTION:The PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center\, in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners\, is hosting a powerful new speaker series led by entrepreneur and investor Brian Slawin. This monthly runs through March 2026\, offering real-world insights\, hard-earned lessons\, and actionable strategies for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators. Each session—ranging from topics like challenging industry norms\, raising capital\, and scaling innovation to lessons learned from the startup journey—is filled with practical tools and interactive discussions.  \n \nEach event is scheduled as a one-hour webinar\, except for the final networking-focused master class taking place in person on March 19\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. in Oil City\, Venango County.  \n \nIn this Real Talk Series for Small Business on Commercializing Ideas for Growth\, we will discuss eight Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know the Answers To. Whether you’re launching your first business or looking to take your company to the next level\, this series is designed to spark new ideas\, build confidence\, and provide clarity for your entrepreneurial path. \n \nBefore an entrepreneur seeks an investment in their company\, a potential investor is going to ask them 8 essential\, fundamental questions that need to be answered quickly and with conviction. Know them and you’re on a path to capital. Falter and well\, it’s on to the next. \n \nParticipants in this session will: \n \n \n \nUnderstand how to quickly discover the core areas of interest an investor has.\n \nHow to ‘Go for the No’ when responding to questions from investors.\n \nMore than answering a series of questions\, how an entrepreneur should look at the due diligence process.\n \nHow to better manage the expectations of an investor and give them confidence in their investment in you and your team.\n \nHow investors look at financial proformas and what the secret behind them really is.\n\n\n \nFuture sessions include:  \n \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 – My Dad Stole My Startup’s Money (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 – How to Start Your Startup as a Non-Technical Founder (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 – How to Hook Investors to WIN (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 – Don’t Quit Your Daydream (Webinar) \n \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 – NETWORKING (In person – Oil City\, PA)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/real-talk-series-for-small-business-8-questions-every-entrepreneur-needs-to-know-the-answers-to/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jeanne%20Best":MAILTO:jbest@clarion.edu
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