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How the SBDC made an impact in 2023

$18.8mil

Capital Formation

Businesses Started

868

Clients Served

6,840

Consulting Hours Provided

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

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The latest events and opportunities for entrepreneurs:

Employment Opportunity - Full-Time Temporary Business Consultant – Small Business Development Center

Business Resource - 2023 SBA Small Business Resource Guide

Research Survey - Community Cultural Wealth Study - Before the pandemic, business owners encountered funding challenges. The pandemic exacerbated these issues, leading to ongoing struggles. Existing programs have failed to fully address these problems. This research aims to uncover innovative solutions.

Paid Study Opportunity - (Click on the link below to see the flyer.)

Participants Needed for Research Study on Rural Public Libraries Do you own a small business? Are you planning to start a small business? Are you looking for a job? Are you a representative for a local community-based organization? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible to participate in a research study funded by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania that could improve library resources, programs, and services.

Small Business Grant Opportunity - The 2023 Small Business Advantage Grant is now accepting applications for at least $1 million in available funds.

Grants for worker training - PennWest - Clarion is a certified WEDnetPA partner and accepting applications! Pennsylvania offers qualified employers the opportunity to train new and existing employees through WEDnetPA. The progressive training program, funded by the Department of Community and Economic Development, provides qualified companies with money for training in a wide range of essential skills and high-tech topics. The portal is open for 2023-2024 applications. Click HERE to apply today! For more information or questions email: jbest@pennwest.edu.

Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the PCA's Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) partner organizations are pleased to make the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program available. This program is designed to pair access to existing small business consulting services with financial resources up to $2,000 for creative entrepreneurs who aspire to start their own for-profit business or who operate an existing for-profit micro business.

Download the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program info sheet (PDF)

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