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Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Prosper

How the SBDC made an impact in 2019

$16,783,206

Capital Formation

Businesses Started

734

Clients Served

SBDC Events

Looking to brush up on your business know-how? The SBDC’s offer educational programs geared towards entrepreneurs. Training resources include:

Regional Announcements

The latest events and opportunities for entrepreneurs:

OurCOVID-19 PPE & Supplies Business-2-Business (B2B) Interchange Directory can connect you with manufacturers that have masks, face shields, thermometers, hand sanitizer, medical gowns, and cleaning disinfectants available.

WEDnet Is Open For Business! There are some changes so see the 2020-2021 Company Guidelines and the WEDnet Brochure.

Federal Resources for U.S. Small Businesses - The official federal resource website for U.S. small businesses affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been economically impacted by COVID-19.

Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest is coming to your region!We are looking for tech entrepreneurs, software developers, or small manufacturers located in the counties of Indiana, Jefferson, Clearfield and Cambria who are developing and bringing to market new products, processes, or software applications. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. September 24, 2020.

On September 2, Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum is hosting a free webinar on a Professional Elevator Pitchat 9:30 AM, presented by Jill Edwards, Executive Director of Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum.

The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $7,000 to enable Pennsylvania small businesses to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes.

First Step Webinar: Starting a Small Business

First Step Webinar: Starting a Small Business

Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Prosper

How the SBDC made an impact in 2019

SBDC Events

Regional Announcements