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SUMMARY:In-Person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville
DESCRIPTION:Reserve a One-on-One Meeting with a Business Consultant \n \n  \n \nMeet with a business consultant from the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) during our in-person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville\, Chester County. \n \n  \n \nWhether you’re starting a business\, looking to grow\, exploring financing options\, or working through a business challenge\, KUSBDC provides confidential\, no-cost consulting tailored to your business goals. \n \n  \n \nDuring your one-hour appointment\, you can receive guidance on a variety of business topics\, including: \n \n \nStarting a business\n \nBusiness planning\n \nMarketing and sales strategies\n \nAccess to capital and financing readiness\n \nCash flow and financial management\n \nBusiness growth and strategic planning\n \nBuying or selling a business\n \nTechnology and AI tools for small businesses\n\n \n  \n \nEach appointment is personalized to your business needs and designed to provide practical guidance and actionable next steps. \n \n  \n \nAppointments are available by registration only. Please select an available time to reserve your one-on-one consultation. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-small-business-consulting-office-hours-in-coatesville-11/
LOCATION:357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville PA 19320\, 357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville\, PA\, 19320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron%20Springer":MAILTO:springer@kutztown.edu
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SUMMARY:Go Global: New Markets. New Customers. Exporting Basics for Small Businesses (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Could your products have customers beyond the United States? Whether you’re just exploring the idea or wondering if your business is ready\, this introductory webinar will walk you through the fundamentals of exporting. Learn how to assess your export readiness\, understand the export process\, and identify opportunities to reach new international markets. \nYou’ll also meet service providers who can connect you with regional\, statewide\, national\, and global resources to help you navigate the process with confidence. Discover how exporting can increase sales\, diversify your customer base\, and open the door to long-term business growth – without having to figure it out alone! \nPerfect for small business owners who are curious about expanding into international markets. \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/go-global-new-markets-new-customers-exporting-basics-for-small-businesses-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:International Trade
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20University%20of%20Scranton%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@scranton.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
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SUMMARY:Personal Credit for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:This 2-week seminar is designed to help individuals understand\, build\, and improve their credit. Participants will learn how credit works\, how scores are calculated\, and how to use credit as a tool to achieve personal and business financial goals. The Temple SBDC is proud to present this program in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative.\n \n \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n \n \n \n• How credit works and why it matters\n \n• Understanding credit score ranges and factors\n \n• How to monitor and review your credit report\n \n• Strategies to improve and repair your credit\n \n• Tools and resources to manage debt effectively
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/personal-credit-for-business-success-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Credit Counseling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260910T123806Z
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SUMMARY:Turn Your Business Plan Into Action: Small Business Funding\, Resources & AI for Growth
DESCRIPTION:You have a business plan. Now it’s time to put it into action.\n \nJoin the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center for Turn Your Business Plan Into Action: Small Business Funding\, Resources & AI for Growth\, a free\, in-person workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners move from planning to implementation. \n \nThis practical workshop brings together experts in artificial intelligence\, small business funding\, SBA resources\, and market research to help you identify your next steps\, make informed decisions\, and build momentum in your business. \n \nPractical AI for Small Business\n \nDr. Carl J. Sheperis\, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies at Kutztown University\, will lead an hour-long training on practical ways entrepreneurs and small business owners can use artificial intelligence to help put their business plans into practice. \n \nThe session will focus on using AI as a practical business tool to support planning\, implementation\, productivity\, problem-solving\, and business growth. \n \nWhether you are new to AI or already experimenting with it\, this session is designed to help you think about how AI can support the real work of running and growing a business. \n \nSBA Resources and Small Business Funding\n \nKimberly Stout of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will discuss resources available to entrepreneurs and small businesses through the SBA. \n \nLearn more about the programs and support available to business owners\, as well as what entrepreneurs should consider when they need financing or funding to start\, strengthen\, or grow their businesses. \n \nMarket Research That Keeps Your Business Moving\n \nRachael Wolfe of the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center will discuss how to use market research to make better business decisions and maintain momentum after creating your business plan. \n \nLearn how understanding your customers\, competitors\, and market can help you test assumptions\, identify opportunities\, adapt your strategy\, and decide what to do next. \n \nWho Should Attend?\n \nThis workshop is ideal for: \n \n \nSmall business owners\n \nEntrepreneurs\n \nStartups\n \nAspiring business owners\n \nBusiness owners who have completed or started a business plan\n \nEntrepreneurs exploring funding opportunities\n \nBusiness owners interested in practical uses of AI\n \nAnyone who wants to make better business decisions using market research\n\n \nWhether you’re preparing to launch\, building momentum in an existing business\, or revisiting your business plan\, you’ll leave with practical information and resources you can use to take your next step. \n \nEvent Details\n \nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026Workshop: 5:00 PM–7:00 PMFree Professional Headshots: 7:00 PM–7:30 PM \n \nLocation:Kutztown UniversityAcademic Forum\, Room 202Kutztown\, Pennsylvania \n \nCost: No cost \n \nFood and refreshments will be provided for registered attendees. \n \nFollowing the workshop\, attendees will also have the opportunity to receive a free professional headshot from 7:00–7:30 PM. \n \nSpace may be limited. Advance registration is encouraged. \n \nPut your business plan to work.\n \nRegister today and gain practical strategies\, resources\, and tools to help turn your business plan into action. \n \n  \n \nThis workshop is hosted in partnership by the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center\, U.S. Small Business Administration\, Women’s Business Center at ASSETS\, Kutztown University Extended Learning Office\, and KU Advance. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/turn-your-business-plan-into-action-small-business-funding-resources-ai-for-growth/
LOCATION:Academic Forum 202\, Schaeffer Ln\, Kutztown\, PA\, 19530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael%20Wolfe":MAILTO:rwolfe@kutztown.edu
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SUMMARY:IGNITE: Impulsa tu crecimiento en el condado de Chester
DESCRIPTION:Impulsa tu Negocio es un programa de Educación Ejecutiva para pequeñas empresas establecidas que están listas para escalar. \n \nImpulsado por el currículo StreetWise MBA™\, este programa práctico de educación ejecutiva\, basado en casos reales\, está diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas que están listos para pasar de las operaciones del día a día a un crecimiento disciplinado y estratégico. A lo largo de 13 sesiones\, trabajarás en tu negocio —junto a un grupo de confianza de otros directores ejecutivos— para perfeccionar tu estrategia\, fortalecer la toma de decisiones financieras\, acelerar las ventas y asegurar los recursos necesarios para escalar. \n \nLa propuesta de valor \n \nLa mayoría de los programas enseñan conceptos. Impulsa tu Negocio desarrolla capacidades\, responsabilidad compartida y una hoja de ruta de tres años que puedes ejecutar. Aprenderás mediante instrucción experta\, resolución de problemas entre pares y retroalimentación en tiempo real sobre tu negocio\, para que termines el programa con un plan de crecimiento claro\, fundamentos empresariales más sólidos y una red duradera que continúa mucho más allá de la graduación. \n \nLo que incluye el programa \n \nUna experiencia de aprendizaje comprobada basada en cohortes: 13 sesionesLa Business Growth Self-Assessment™: tu punto de partida y áreas de enfoqueEl Strategic Growth Action Plan™: tu entregable principalPresentaciones de casos en vivo: tu negocio se convierte en el caso de estudioExpertos invitados: orientación práctica\, sin ventasGrupos de mentoría para CEOs: tu junta asesora incorporadaHerramientas\, comunidad y apoyo continuo \n \nLo que producirás: entregables \n \nAl finalizar el programa\, los participantes completan: \n \nBusiness Growth Self-Assessment™: perfil de referencia e inventario de desempeñoStrategic Growth Action Plan™: plan de tres años\, refinado a lo largo de los módulos y alineado con metas mediblesParticipación en casos en vivo: como presentador y/o asesor entre paresPresentación final del Plan de Crecimiento ante compañeros y un panel de expertos empresariales\, con retroalimentación estructuradaCertificado de finalización\, basado en participación\, compromiso durante las sesiones\, participación en grupos de mentoría y cumplimiento de los hitos requeridos del plan \n \nResultados que puedes esperar \n \nClaridad sobre la dirección de crecimiento: una visión de tres años definida\, con prioridades e hitosToma de decisiones financieras más sólida: mayor capacidad para interpretar estados financieros\, monitorear indicadores clave y comunicar aspiraciones financierasUna red y sistema de apoyo más fuertes: relaciones entre pares\, conexiones con expertos invitados y acceso a la Red Interise a través de Interise Connect/iConnectMayor responsabilidad y capacidad de ejecución: estructura continua de grupos de mentoría\, junto con un plan diseñado para la acción\, no solo para las ideas \n \nPara quién es \n \nStreetWise MBA™ está diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas establecidas y CEOs que ya han superado la etapa inicial y están listos para escalar con estructura\, disciplina y apoyo.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/ignite-impulsa-tu-crecimiento-en-el-condado-de-chester-2/
LOCATION:LCH -La Comunidad Hispana\, Kennett Square\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenin%20Agudo":MAILTO:wdsbdc@widener.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
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CREATED:20260901T124519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T124654Z
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SUMMARY:How to Know if Your Business Idea Will Really Work (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will help you develop a strong business idea by walking you through simple steps to determine if your idea is feasible and if not\, how to make it better. \nSteps covered will include: \n \n \n\nConsidering your business ideas  (What type of business do you want to start?) \n\n \n\nAssessing your resources  (How much will this endeavor cost\, both financially and in time spent?) \n\n \n\nReviewing industry regulations  (Every industry has them!) \n\n \n\nDefining your target market  (Who are you going to sell to? Hint – it’s not everyone!) \n\n \n\nIdentifying your competitive advantage  (What do you have to offer that your competitors don’t?) \n\n \n\nWriting a business plan  (Yes\, it is important!) \n\n\n \n  \n \n“How to Know if Your Business Idea Will Really Work” is the first in a two-part series. Part two\, “The First Step Express: Starting Your Business”\, will take place on Wednesday\, October 21 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Register for part two here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33850.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/how-to-know-if-your-business-idea-will-really-work-hybrid-event-2/
LOCATION:The University of Scranton Weiss Hall\, 325 Madison Ave.\, Scranton\, PA\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20University%20of%20Scranton%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@scranton.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T113000
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CREATED:20260826T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153121Z
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SUMMARY:QuickBooks Live Demo 2
DESCRIPTION: QuickBooks Live Demo 2 \n \nThis live Demo session will provide insight into how to navigate advance functions of QuickBooks (QB) to help business owners/users improve automation to improve efficiency in their bookkeeping task. This interactive working session allows you to work through your QuickBooks system with ongoing support and guidance.\n \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n \n \nCreating/Adding a product to QuickBooks\n \nCreating invoice and sending it to customers electronically\n \nCreating estimates and converting it to invoice\n \nCreating single bills & recurring bills\n \nCreating Bank Rule to automate transaction postings and reconciliation\n \nExploring QuickBooks Reports: – Profit and Loss\, Balance Sheet\, Account Payable aging summary\, Account Receivable aging summary\, sales by customer summary\, etc.\n \nAdding customer\, employees\, contractors to your QB\n \nDeleting an account category and it impact \n \nHow to invite an Accountant into you QB account\n\n\n \n \n \nThis QuickBooks training will be taught by Elvis Dzidzornu\, the Asst. Accounting Services Program Manager of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. The training will be administered virtually. \n \n \n \nThis PA SSBCI training program is specifically designed for small businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSB) with fewer than 10 employees. The PASBDC provides Technical Assistance for VSB or SEDI-owned businesses that are applying for\, preparing to apply for\, or have previously applied for federal or state funding.\n \n \n \n“ This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0044 awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.” \n \n \n \n \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/quickbooks-live-demo-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA%20SSBCI%20-%20Kutztown":MAILTO:hooten@kutztown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
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CREATED:20260826T145336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153631Z
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SUMMARY:Burnout & Leadership Fatigue: Sustaining Success Without Losing Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Business owners are often praised for their resilience\, adaptability\, and capacity to carry responsibility. Over time\, however\, those same qualities can lead to leadership fatigue—where stress\, emotional overload\, and identity pressure quietly accumulate beneath visible success. Rather than viewing burnout as a personal shortcoming\, this conversation reframes it as a leadership sustainability issue—one that emerges when organizational growth outpaces emotional capacity. Participants will explore how emotional exhaustion manifests uniquely in founder-led businesses\, how leadership identity intensifies the risk of burnout\, and what it means to pursue growth without collapse. This session offers practical\, reflective tools to help business owners lead with clarity\, maintain energy\, and sustain success without sacrificing their wellbeing. \n \nPresenter: Djuan Short \n \nDjuan D. Short\, LCSW\, is a trauma therapist\, leadership wellness expert\, and Founder of Dahlia Rose Wellness Center. With over a decade of clinical experience\, she supports high-achieving women and women business owners navigating burnout\, anxiety\, workplace stress\, and leadership transitions. Djuan emphasizes a holistic approach that uniquely integrates therapeutic practices with leadership coaching. Her philosophy centers around the idea that self-awareness and emotional intelligence are key drivers of sustainable leadership and personal growth. By equipping her clients with tools to manage their emotional wellbeing\, she empowers them to break through the traditional success paradigm and cultivate a balanced\, fulfilling leadership style.\n \nHer work bridges mental health and leadership development\, helping women understand how emotional regulation\, identity\, and capacity shape their leadership and growth. Djuan speaks to professional and leadership audiences about sustainable success\, burnout prevention\, and redefining achievement beyond overwork\, offering grounded\, accessible tools that support clarity\, resilience\, and longevity in leadership. She has been featured in Real Simple\, Bustle\, Reader’s Digest\, and Boss Today.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/burnout-leadership-fatigue-sustaining-success-without-losing-yourself/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
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CREATED:20260826T145324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T153830Z
UID:122295-1790100000-1790105400@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:UPMC Essentials for Success Training Workshop - PA Statewide Webinar
DESCRIPTION:UPMC Essentials for Success Event \n \nPA Statewide Webinar \n \nTuesday\, September 22nd\, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  \n \nVirtual Teams Meeting – No Cost \n \nReal strategies to help suppliers fund and fulfill large contracts. A no-cost program designed for small and local businesses preparing to work with UPMC and other large buyers. Learn how to evaluate contract feasibility\, manage cash-flow challenges\, and identify the right financing tools to support sustainable growth. \n \nSMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Create new opportunities for your small business with UPMC \n \n  \n \n  \n \nUPMC has a 5-year average annual spend of approximately $310 million with local suppliers (2019-25). That has resulted in UPMC having a community impact of $1.8 billion in small business spending in the past five years!
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/upmc-essentials-for-success-training-workshop-pa-statewide-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Prime Vendor Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole%20Hudson":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260917T123809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T171449Z
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SUMMARY:Canva for Business: Build Your Brand System
DESCRIPTION:Strong branding helps customers recognize\, remember\, and trust your business\, but many small business owners struggle to maintain a consistent visual identity while also managing marketing\, social media\, operations\, and everything else that comes with running a business. Canva for Business: Build Your Brand System is a practical\, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners use Canva to create professional\, consistent\, and reusable marketing materials\, even without graphic design experience.  \n \nParticipants will learn how to build a more cohesive small business brand system using logos\, brand colors\, fonts\, design elements\, templates\, and Canva’s branding tools. The workshop explores how to create and organize a brand kit\, select a consistent color palette\, develop reusable templates\, and customize Canva designs for materials such as social media graphics\, flyers\, menus\, business cards\, presentations\, and other marketing content.  \n \nThe session will also introduce Canva Design School\, Canva’s learning resource available to users with an account\, and highlight training related to Social Media Mastery\, and Marketing with Canva. These resources can help business owners continue building skills in branding\, digital marketing\, social media marketing\, content creation\, template customization\, collaboration\, and video editing after the workshop.  \n \nThrough examples and a live Canva demonstration\, participants will see how templates can reduce the time required to create marketing content while still being customized to reflect their individual business and brand. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for using Canva as an ongoing branding\, content creation\, and small business marketing tool\, rather than simply creating one-off graphics.  \n \nTopics include: Canva for small business\, brand identity and visual branding\, Canva Brand Kits\, logos\, colors and typography\, reusable marketing templates\, social media content creation\, digital marketing materials\, Canva Design School\, Social Media Mastery\, Creating a Logo\, Marketing with Canva\, and practical Canva workflows for entrepreneurs. \nDownload Canva for Business Logo (JPEG 1.2MB) \nDownload Canva for Business Logo (High Resolutions)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/canva-for-business-build-your-brand-system/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Media
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael%20Wolfe":MAILTO:rwolfe@kutztown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145804Z
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SUMMARY:Achieve Online Advertising Success - Without the Chaos (online)
DESCRIPTION:This is an online workshop \n \nAre your online ads unpredictable\, inconsistent\, or just not delivering the results you expected? You’re not alone—and the good news is\, it doesn’t have to stay that way. \n \nJoin us for a live\, high-impact workshop designed to help you create consistent\, profitable lead flow using simple\, proven systems. If you’re tired of guessing what’s working\, overwhelmed by funnels\, or frustrated by unclear ROI\, this session will show you exactly how to take back control. \n \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn: \n \n \nWhy your paid ads feel unpredictable — and how to fix it\n \nThe simple 3-step “From Chaos to Consistency” frameworkA practical system you can use to turn random outcomes into reliable\, scalable lead flow.\n \nHow to connect your ads\, funnels\, and CRM for true claritySee what’s working\, what’s not\, and how to track ROI without spreadsheets\, guesswork\, or late-night frustration.\n\n \nThis is for business owners\, marketers\, and teams who want reliable results from their online advertising—without complexity\, overwhelm\, or constant reinvention. \n \nYou’ll walk away with a clear\, actionable path to simplify your advertising\, improve lead quality\, and confidently scale what works. \n \nRegister today! \nSpeaker: RJ Huebert\, Managing Principal at HBT Digital Consulting
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/achieve-online-advertising-success-without-the-chaos-online-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T113000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154201Z
UID:122291-1789984800-1789990200@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Winning SBIR & STTR Grants for Your Pennsylvania Business - From Application to Award
DESCRIPTION:Is your small business developing new products\, services\, or processes? SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) grants provide up to $2.7M in federal funding\, without giving up equity. This 90-minute workshop will cover eligibility\, the application process\, IPart resources\, and includes Q&A with a successful grantee. \n \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n \n \nWhat SBIR & STTR grants cover and who qualifies\n \nThe Phase I → Phase II funding pathway and realistic timelines\n \nKey differences between SBIR and STTR programs\n \nHow to navigate agency-specific requirements and competitive scoring\n\n \nSpecial Focus: IPart Resources \n \nWe’ll introduce IPart\, Pennsylvania’s dedicated grant preparation resource\, and show how it can guide you through application planning\, writing\, and submission. \n \nLive Q&A with a Successful Grantee \n \nHear directly from a PA small business owner who has successfully secured SBIR funding. Learn what worked\, common pitfalls\, and how to position your company for approval.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/winning-sbir-sttr-grants-for-your-pennsylvania-business-from-application-to-award/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Financing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T154947Z
UID:122289-1789722000-1789732800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:In-Person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville
DESCRIPTION:Reserve a One-on-One Meeting with a Business Consultant \n \n  \n \nMeet with a business consultant from the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) during our in-person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville\, Chester County. \n \n  \n \nWhether you’re starting a business\, looking to grow\, exploring financing options\, or working through a business challenge\, KUSBDC provides confidential\, no-cost consulting tailored to your business goals. \n \n  \n \nDuring your one-hour appointment\, you can receive guidance on a variety of business topics\, including: \n \n \nStarting a business\n \nBusiness planning\n \nMarketing and sales strategies\n \nAccess to capital and financing readiness\n \nCash flow and financial management\n \nBusiness growth and strategic planning\n \nBuying or selling a business\n \nTechnology and AI tools for small businesses\n\n \n  \n \nEach appointment is personalized to your business needs and designed to provide practical guidance and actionable next steps. \n \n  \n \nAppointments are available by registration only. Please select an available time to reserve your one-on-one consultation. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-small-business-consulting-office-hours-in-coatesville-10/
LOCATION:357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville PA 19320\, 357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville\, PA\, 19320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron%20Springer":MAILTO:springer@kutztown.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145759Z
UID:122287-1789668000-1789675200@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:BOOST (Business Owner Operations and Scaling Training)
DESCRIPTION:BOOST: Business Owner Operations and Scaling Training is a 10-week program for first year business owners who want to build stronger operations and grow their companies. If you are interested in participating\, complete our application at the link below.\n \nApplications close Wednesday\, September 3 at 6 pmBOOST meets virtually on Thursdays\, running from September 10th through November 19\, 2026 from 10 am -12 pm. \nThrough interactive virtual sessions\, personalized coaching\, and practical skill-building exercises\, you’ll develop the core competencies needed to manage and scale your business effectively. This program is ideal for entrepreneurs who have launched their ventures and are now facing the real-world challenges of running day-to-day operations\, managing resources\, and positioning their businesses for long-term success.   You’ll learn about important topics like: \n \n \nmapping your business processes and writing them down\n \nsetting clear and measurable goals\n \nmanaging people and outside partners (like vendors and contractors)\n \nkeeping good records\n \nimproving your sales and leadership skills\n \nusing customer feedback to adjust as things change in your market.\n\n \nEach session gives you practical tools you can use in your business right away. These tools help you create systems that support growth and help you avoid common mistakes that hurt new businesses. You’ll also benefit from one-on-one coaching to address your specific challenges and opportunities as the owner of a new business.  \nThe program asks you to attend all weekly sessions\, do work between classes\, and participate in group discussions and coaching. We’re looking for business owners who are already running their businesses\, want to learn\, and are ready to try new approaches and build better systems.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/boost-business-owner-operations-and-scaling-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145755Z
UID:122285-1789664400-1789675200@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:First Step: Starting A Small Business in Pennsylvania
DESCRIPTION:The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business. This monthly seminar provides an overview of the steps to start a business\, along with an in-depth look at a business plan. \n \nTopics include business registrations\, licenses\, business structures\, taxation\, research tools\, what to expect in financing your business\, and how the Small Business Development Center can help you start and grow your business.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-starting-a-small-business-in-pennsylvania-56/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Nellis":MAILTO:cnellis@clarion.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T160108Z
UID:122283-1789657200-1789660800@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Get Holiday Ready: A Marketing Plan for Small Business Success
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is one of the biggest opportunities of the year for small businesses\, but success starts with planning. Join us for this practical webinar designed to help you prepare your marketing strategy before the holiday rush.\n \nWe’ll cover how to prepare for the holiday season\, optimize your online presence\, and create memorable in-store experiences that make your business a destination. Develop a marketing campaign around key shopping events like Small Business Saturday and other seasonal opportunities!\n \nPresenter: Gab Sacidor \n \nGab Sacidor brings more than 15 years of expertise in communication and marketing to the Temple SBDC\, supported by a strong commitment to community service. She began her career as a reporter for The Northeast Times in Philadelphia\, later advancing to a role as Assignment Editor and Digital Media Producer at CBS 3 Eyewitness News\, where she spent six years honing her skills in broadcast and digital media. \n \nGab’s passion for supporting businesses has defined much of her career. She served as the Marketing Director for the Old City District\, and more recently\, she managed marketing and membership efforts for the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce. In each of these roles\, she has utilized her expertise in communication\, marketing strategy\, and relationship-building to foster growth and strengthen community ties. \n \nA graduate of La Salle University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication\, Gabriella continues to leverage her experience to help businesses thrive while making a positive impact on local communities.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/get-holiday-ready-a-marketing-plan-for-small-business-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Marketing/Sales
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260909T144416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T144628Z
UID:122711-1789646400-1789650000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Five Fundamentals: How to Successfully Start Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business is exciting—but turning a great idea into a successful business takes more than passion alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle with where to begin\, how to evaluate their business idea\, and what steps they should take before investing their time and money. \n \nJoin the Widener University Small Business Development Center for Five Fundamentals of Starting a Business: Building a Strong Foundation for Success\, taking place virtually on September 17th. \n \nThis practical and interactive workshop is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas through five essential questions that every successful business owner must answer before launching. Rather than focusing solely on business registration or paperwork\, this session explores the core building blocks that determine whether a business is positioned for long-term success. \n \nParticipants will learn how to assess the strength of their business concept\, understand legal and regulatory considerations\, identify and attract paying customers\, determine whether their operations can support growth\, and develop sound financial management practices. By working through these five fundamentals\, entrepreneurs will gain a clearer understanding of both the opportunities and challenges involved in starting a business. \n \nWhether you are still developing an idea\, preparing to launch\, or looking to strengthen an existing startup\, this workshop will provide practical guidance to help you make informed business decisions and avoid common pitfalls. \n \nParticipants will learn: \n \n \nHow to evaluate whether a business idea solves a real customer problem\n \nThe five fundamental questions every entrepreneur should answer before launching\n \nKey legal\, licensing\, and regulatory considerations for starting a business\n \nHow to identify your target market and attract paying customers\n \nThe basics of developing operations that can support business growth\n \nWhy cash flow management is critical from the very beginning\n \nCommon startup mistakes and how to avoid them\n \nResources available through the SBDC to support your entrepreneurial journey\n\n \nWho Should Attend: \n \nThis workshop is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs\, early-stage startups\, and individuals considering self-employment who want to build a strong foundation before launching their business. \n \n \nIndividuals exploring a new business idea\n \nEntrepreneurs preparing to launch their first business\n \nStartup owners seeking to validate their business model\n \nSide-hustle owners considering full-time entrepreneurship\n \nAnyone looking for a practical roadmap to starting a successful business\n\n \nNo prior business experience is required. This session is designed to provide practical\, easy-to-understand guidance for entrepreneurs at the beginning of their business journey. \n \nWhy This Training Matters \n \nMany businesses struggle not because the owners lack passion\, but because they skip the critical planning process. Taking the time to evaluate your idea\, understand your customers\, prepare for operations\, and manage your finances can significantly improve your chances of long-term success. \n \nThis training encourages entrepreneurs to think strategically before launching by asking important questions such as: \n \n \nIs my business idea solving a meaningful problem?\n \nAm I legally prepared to operate my business?\n \nWho are my customers\, and why will they choose me?\n \nCan my business grow sustainably?\n \nHow will I manage my cash to build a profitable business?\n\n \nBy answering these questions early\, participants will leave with greater confidence\, a clearer roadmap for launching their business\, and a stronger foundation for entrepreneurial success. \n \nThis program is funded by the HDBA Grant awarded to the South East Business Assistance Center (SEBAC) powered by Greenline Access Capital and Widener Small Business Development Center. As a result of your attendance and participation in this webinar\, you may be eligible to apply for a competitive grant offered by the SEBAC.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/five-fundamentals-how-to-successfully-start-your-business-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zachary%20Piotti":MAILTO:zpiotti@widener.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T132150Z
UID:122269-1789646400-1789650000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Tech Talk with the Tech Team: WIX - Let's Build a Website
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly Tech Talk with the Tech Team Lunch & Learn series\, hosted by the Gannon University SBDC. \n \nEach session offers a casual\, interactive conversation with the Tech Team focused on practical technology topics for small businesses. In this session\, the Tech Team will build a mock website from the ground up\, demonstrating step by step how to create a functional\, professional website and explaining the key elements every small business site should include. \n \nBring your questions\, share your challenges\, and learn more about tools and strategies that can help you better understand and navigate today’s evolving technology landscape.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/tech-talk-with-the-tech-team-wix-lets-build-a-website/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie%20Horne":MAILTO:gannonsbdc@gannon.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145746Z
UID:122281-1789639200-1789646400@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:First Step: Business Essentials (Lawrence) (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person workshop! \nAre you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business? \nTaking 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 a strong business start-up! \nDuring the duration of this workshop\, the key topics will be covered such as: \n \n \nBusiness registration\n \nInsurance\n \nStartup funding\n \nTaxes\n \nMajor Components of the Business Plan\n \nFinancial Statements & Projections\n\n \nThis interactive workshop will be essential for new entrepreneurs and business startups to understand the first step of starting a new business. \nSign-up today and create a vision for your business! \nSpeaker: Doug Harding\, Business Consultant\, Duquesne University SBDC \n \nVideo Preview of First Step Business Essentials – First Step: Business Essentials Workshop – YouTube
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-business-essentials-lawrence-in-person-5/
LOCATION:Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T173817Z
UID:122277-1789639200-1789646400@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:OSHA: Machine Guarding
DESCRIPTION:Failure to properly guard machinery can result in serious and life-altering injuries. This OSHA Machine Guarding webinar reviews key requirements and best practices to help employers reduce risk and maintain compliance. Topics include hazard identification\, point of operation guarding\, lockout/tagout (LOTO)\, safeguarding methods\, and OSHA standards outlined in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O. \n \nSpeakers:\n \nMark Harmon\, Compliance Assistance Specialist (CAS)\, Federal OSHA Erie Area Office\n \nDavid M. Yanoschick Jr.\, CSP\, SHARP Outreach Coordinator\, PA OSHA Consultation Program\, Indiana University of Pennsylvania\n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/osha-machine-guarding/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Risk Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Nellis":MAILTO:cnellis@clarion.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145738Z
UID:122279-1789639200-1789646400@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:First Step Business Essentials (Enterprise) (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event.  \nAre you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business? \nTaking 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 a strong business start-up!  \nDuring the duration of this workshop\, important topics will be covered such as:   \n \n \nBusiness Structure and Formation – Fictitious Name Registration\n \nInsurance\n \nEnvironmental Concerns\n \nFinancing Options\n \nTaxation Requirements\n \nMajor Components of the Business Plan\n \nFinancial Statements & Projections\n\n \nThis interactive workshop will be essential for new entrepreneurs and business startups to understand the first step of starting a new business. \nAll people will receive a Certificate of Completion with attendance to the workshop and checking off the sign-in sheet. \nSign up today to start creating a vision for your business! \nSpeaker: Rich Longo\, Director
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-business-essentials-enterprise-in-person-2/
LOCATION:The Club at Enterprise\, 4088 Alpha Dr\, Ste 3\, Allison Park\, PA\, 15101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145732Z
UID:122273-1789635600-1789653600@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - DuBois
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe ServSafe® Food Safety Program is for individuals who are serving as managers or are in a supervisory role requiring certification. Upon successful completion\, participants will receive the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate. Training meets the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture requirements for the Food Employee Certification Act. \n \n  \n \nThe requirements for a Certified Food Protection Manager under the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Food Employee Certification Act will be changing. Until the changes are implemented\, the current requirement remains in effect. To receive and maintain certification\, individuals are required to pass a certification exam every five (5) years. \n \n  \n \nThe 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 \n Click here for ServSafe registrations.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/servsafe-food-and-safety-certification-dubois-3/
LOCATION:Penn State DuBois Route 219\, 1 College Drive\, DuBois\, PA\, 15801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Nellis":MAILTO:cnellis@clarion.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164502Z
UID:122275-1789635600-1789646400@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:In-Person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville
DESCRIPTION:Reserve a One-on-One Meeting with a Business Consultant \n \n  \n \nMeet with a business consultant from the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) during our in-person Small Business Consulting Office Hours in Coatesville\, Chester County. \n \n  \n \nWhether you’re starting a business\, looking to grow\, exploring financing options\, or working through a business challenge\, KUSBDC provides confidential\, no-cost consulting tailored to your business goals. \n \n  \n \nDuring your one-hour appointment\, you can receive guidance on a variety of business topics\, including: \n \n \nStarting a business\n \nBusiness planning\n \nMarketing and sales strategies\n \nAccess to capital and financing readiness\n \nCash flow and financial management\n \nBusiness growth and strategic planning\n \nBuying or selling a business\n \nTechnology and AI tools for small businesses\n\n \n  \n \nEach appointment is personalized to your business needs and designed to provide practical guidance and actionable next steps. \n \n  \n \nAppointments are available by registration only. Please select an available time to reserve your one-on-one consultation. \n \n 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/in-person-small-business-consulting-office-hours-in-coatesville-9/
LOCATION:357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville PA 19320\, 357 Lincoln Hwy E\, Coatesville\, PA\, 19320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aaron%20Springer":MAILTO:springer@kutztown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164549Z
UID:122271-1789567200-1789578000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:IGNITE: Impulsa tu crecimiento en el condado de Chester
DESCRIPTION:Impulsa tu Negocio es un programa de Educación Ejecutiva para pequeñas empresas establecidas que están listas para escalar. \n \nImpulsado por el currículo StreetWise MBA™\, este programa práctico de educación ejecutiva\, basado en casos reales\, está diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas que están listos para pasar de las operaciones del día a día a un crecimiento disciplinado y estratégico. A lo largo de 13 sesiones\, trabajarás en tu negocio —junto a un grupo de confianza de otros directores ejecutivos— para perfeccionar tu estrategia\, fortalecer la toma de decisiones financieras\, acelerar las ventas y asegurar los recursos necesarios para escalar. \n \nLa propuesta de valor \n \nLa mayoría de los programas enseñan conceptos. Impulsa tu Negocio desarrolla capacidades\, responsabilidad compartida y una hoja de ruta de tres años que puedes ejecutar. Aprenderás mediante instrucción experta\, resolución de problemas entre pares y retroalimentación en tiempo real sobre tu negocio\, para que termines el programa con un plan de crecimiento claro\, fundamentos empresariales más sólidos y una red duradera que continúa mucho más allá de la graduación. \n \nLo que incluye el programa \n \nUna experiencia de aprendizaje comprobada basada en cohortes: 13 sesionesLa Business Growth Self-Assessment™: tu punto de partida y áreas de enfoqueEl Strategic Growth Action Plan™: tu entregable principalPresentaciones de casos en vivo: tu negocio se convierte en el caso de estudioExpertos invitados: orientación práctica\, sin ventasGrupos de mentoría para CEOs: tu junta asesora incorporadaHerramientas\, comunidad y apoyo continuo \n \nLo que producirás: entregables \n \nAl finalizar el programa\, los participantes completan: \n \nBusiness Growth Self-Assessment™: perfil de referencia e inventario de desempeñoStrategic Growth Action Plan™: plan de tres años\, refinado a lo largo de los módulos y alineado con metas mediblesParticipación en casos en vivo: como presentador y/o asesor entre paresPresentación final del Plan de Crecimiento ante compañeros y un panel de expertos empresariales\, con retroalimentación estructuradaCertificado de finalización\, basado en participación\, compromiso durante las sesiones\, participación en grupos de mentoría y cumplimiento de los hitos requeridos del plan \n \nResultados que puedes esperar \n \nClaridad sobre la dirección de crecimiento: una visión de tres años definida\, con prioridades e hitosToma de decisiones financieras más sólida: mayor capacidad para interpretar estados financieros\, monitorear indicadores clave y comunicar aspiraciones financierasUna red y sistema de apoyo más fuertes: relaciones entre pares\, conexiones con expertos invitados y acceso a la Red Interise a través de Interise Connect/iConnectMayor responsabilidad y capacidad de ejecución: estructura continua de grupos de mentoría\, junto con un plan diseñado para la acción\, no solo para las ideas \n \nPara quién es \n \nStreetWise MBA™ está diseñado para propietarios de pequeñas empresas establecidas y CEOs que ya han superado la etapa inicial y están listos para escalar con estructura\, disciplina y apoyo.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/ignite-impulsa-tu-crecimiento-en-el-condado-de-chester/
LOCATION:LCH -La Comunidad Hispana\, Kennett Square\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Managing a Business
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lenin%20Agudo":MAILTO:wdsbdc@widener.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260831T124852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T125126Z
UID:122663-1789560000-1789563600@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:How to Know if Your Business Idea Will Really Work (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will help you develop a strong business idea by walking you through simple steps to determine if your idea is feasible and if not\, how to make it better. \nSteps covered will include: \n \n \n\nConsidering your business ideas  (What type of business do you want to start?) \n\n \n\nAssessing your resources  (How much will this endeavor cost\, both financially and in time spent?) \n\n \n\nReviewing industry regulations  (Every industry has them!) \n\n \n\nDefining your target market  (Who are you going to sell to? Hint – it’s not everyone!) \n\n \n\nIdentifying your competitive advantage  (What do you have to offer that your competitors don’t?) \n\n \n\nWriting a business plan  (Yes\, it is important!)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/how-to-know-if-your-business-idea-will-really-work-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:The University of Scranton Weiss Hall\, 325 Madison Ave.\, Scranton\, PA\, 18510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="The%20University%20of%20Scranton%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@scranton.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164714Z
UID:122267-1789556400-1789560000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Tax Talk w/ Corry - Q & A Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with tax questions? Join Corry Riley\, PennWest Clarion SBDC Business Consultant\, for a monthly session designed to give you clarity and confidence on tax issues. \n \nWhat to Expect: \n \n· 15-Minute Tax Tip: Corry starts each session with a focused\, simple lesson on a key topic relevant to small businesses. This session’s Tax Tip: FSA-benefits for Employers \n \n· 45-Minute Open Q&A: This is your chance to ask any tax-related business question you have. Get the simple\, straightforward answers you need on topics like: \n \no Understanding tax write-offs and credits. \n \no Hiring: Knowing the difference between an Employee vs. Independent Contractor. \n \no Sales tax collection and reporting. \n \no What records you should keep to be ready for tax time. \n \nNo question is too simple! Come ready to learn and ask. \n \nDisclaimer: Any advice shared reflects our professional judgment based on our current understanding of tax law. This service is offered at no charge\, and the SBDC is not responsible for misinformation.
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/tax-talk-w-corry-q-a-session-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tax Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy%20Nellis":MAILTO:cnellis@clarion.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T145720Z
UID:122265-1789552800-1789560000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person and live-stream)
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person and live-stream workshop! \nAre you considering starting a business but do not know where to start? Are you wondering which business structure is right for your business? \nTaking 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 a strong business start-up! \nDuring the duration of this workshop\, the key topics will be covered such as:  \n \n \nBusiness registration\n \nInsurance\n \nStartup funding\n \nTaxes\n \nMajor Components of the Business Plan\n \nFinancial Statements & Projections\n\n \nThis interactive workshop will be essential for new entrepreneurs and business startups to understand the first step of starting a new business. \nSign-up today and create a vision for your business! \nSpeaker: Don Lodge\, Senior Business Consultant\, Duquesne University SBDC
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/first-step-business-essentials-pittsburgh-in-person-and-live-stream-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Business Start-up/Preplanning
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ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T164903Z
UID:122263-1789552800-1789558200@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Live Demo 1
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nQuickBooks Live Demo 1\n \nThis live Demo session will provide insight into how to navigate daily functions in QuickBooks to help business owners/users properly maintain their books with ease and accuracy. This interactive working session allows you to work through your QuickBooks system with ongoing support and guidance.\n \n  \nLearning Objectives: \n \n \nChoosing the right QuickBooks version for your business \n \nSetting Up QuickBooks Correctly\, including\, Company profile\, Integrations Chart of Accounts \n \nHow to navigate daily functions in QuickBooks\, including bank transaction tab\n \nConnecting your Bank Account to QuickBooks\, manually uploading bank statement\, posting transactions\, account reconciliations & Integrations with other apps\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \nThis QuickBooks training will be taught by Elvis Dzidzornu\, the Asst. Accounting Services Program Manager of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. The training will be administered virtually. \n \n \n \nThis PA SSBCI training program is specifically designed for small businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and very small businesses (VSB) with fewer than 10 employees. The PASBDC provides Technical Assistance for VSB or SEDI-owned businesses that are applying for\, preparing to apply for\, or have previously applied for federal or state funding.\n \n \n \n“ This project is being supported\, in whole or in part\, by federal award number SSBCI-21031-0044 awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.” 
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/quickbooks-live-demo-1-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Budget
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ORGANIZER;CN="PA%20SSBCI%20-%20Kutztown":MAILTO:hooten@kutztown.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20261102T220115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T195152Z
UID:124035-1789545600-1789578000@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Test Page 3
DESCRIPTION:Growing Your Business\n \n \n\nMezza Café – Lemoyne\, PA
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/test-page-3/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Plan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T193000
DTSTAMP:20261114T010632
CREATED:20260826T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T165020Z
UID:122261-1789495200-1789500600@business.pa.gov
SUMMARY:Personal Credit for Business Success
DESCRIPTION:This 2-week seminar is designed to help individuals understand\, build\, and improve their credit. Participants will learn how credit works\, how scores are calculated\, and how to use credit as a tool to achieve personal and business financial goals. The Temple SBDC is proud to present this program in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative.\n \n \n \nWhat You Will Learn:\n \n \n \n• How credit works and why it matters\n \n• Understanding credit score ranges and factors\n \n• How to monitor and review your credit report\n \n• Strategies to improve and repair your credit\n \n• Tools and resources to manage debt effectively
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/personal-credit-for-business-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Credit Counseling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Temple%20SBDC":MAILTO:sbdc@temple.edu
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