Events

If you’re starting a business, you’ve probably already put a lot of thought into how it will serve customers and generate income for you. But have you stopped to think about how you’ll explain that to potential customers? Or even to employees—whether you’re already hiring them or preparing to hire them in the future? You need […]

Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center on Thursday, November 19 from 5 - 7 pm for the 3rd annual Community Networking Event. Enjoy an evening of networking and community building during Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State. This event, hosted in partnership with CBICC After Hours, Centre Region Entrepreneur Network (CREN), and Women’s […]

The Penn State Small Business Development Center, in collaboration with the Juniata River Valley Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce an exclusive Entrepreneurial Meet-Up during Penn State Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 20, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at River Raptor Jet Boats, located in Belleville, PA. Attendees will […]

Join us for an inspiring session during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, hosted by the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), on Thursday, November 21st from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Restless Oaks Restaurant in McElhattan, PA. This event will spotlight Hanna Stover, owner of Momoyo Otsu, a vibrant clothing boutique based in Lock […]

Penn State Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, is excited to host a special Global Entrepreneurship Week PM Exchange. Join us on November 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at New Trail Brewing Company, located in Williamsport, PA.This PM Exchange offers a fantastic opportunity for local business owners and aspiring […]

Join us in learning how to start with the Department of Revenue’s self-service portal called myPATH. This module will cover what type of profile users should be creating, as well as provide instructions on how to successfully register them, gain access to both personal and business-related accounts, get access to client accounts if applicable, and […]

The Penn State Small Business Development Center, in partnership with MCS Bank, is pleased to host the ‘Protect Your Business: Fraud Mitigation and Credit Management’ seminar during Penn State Global Entrepreneurship Week. In this informative session, we will explore crucial strategies for fraud mitigation tailored specifically for small businesses. Participants will learn to identify common schemes, implement effective […]

This session will focus on certifications designed to increase access to opportunities for underrepresented businesses, particularly for women and minority-owned businesses.Attendees will be able to:Know which certifications they qualify forUnderstand the certification application processAssess whether and how a certification will help their business compete for contractsTarget Audience:Businesses looking for new revenue streamsBusinesses thinking about federal […]

Everyone’s saying it: AI is the next big thing, and if you’re not using it, you’re missing out. But have you ever felt completely stumped by it, especially how to use it for marketing? You’re not alone. In this session, you’ll learn the 4 C’s of crafting the perfect prompts and walk away with practical […]

Celebrate National SBDC Day with us on March 19 as we highlight the success of Rosko’s Brew House, a local craft brewery known for its custom seasonal beers. During this exclusive tour, Adam, the owner of Rosko’s Brew House, will share his entrepreneurial journey and discuss how the Penn State SBDC supported his business growth. Attendees […]

This is an online event.The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces some of the nation’s most comprehensive federal labor laws. Collectively, these laws cover most private, state, and local government employment throughout the United States and its territories. We have several resources that would be of interest for […]