In honor of National Small Business Week, America's SBDC in partnership with Grow with Google is providing their coveted training content for small businesses for two weeks at no charge. Small businesses can access 15 Grow with Google bite size training videos to get their small business online quickly, easily and effectively. This is the first time Grow With Google has provided this content in small bite size pieces so small businesses can access the training when they have time to squeeze in learning throughout their busy days and weeks all through America's SBDC eAdvisor elearning platform. These training sessions are available for a limited time starting Monday, September 13th and will close on Monday, September 27th. |
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Current business owners and employees looking to sharpen their corporate knowledge are encouraged to attend our business skills workshops. Click here to sign up for this newsletter.
Today, Wednesday, September 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The First Step: How to Start and Finance Your Business This monthly seminar provides an overview on the steps to start a business along with an in-depth look at a business plan. Topics include business registrations, licenses, business structures, taxation, research tools, and what to expect in financing your business.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge to find the best solution for your unique business goals! If you’re ready for your small business to make smarter sales, this is the perfect webinar for you!
Monday, September 27, 2021, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. QuickBooks Online has a simple payroll function when you know how to use it. If you choose to do payroll on your own, you need this training to avoid costly mistakes now and in the future.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. During this presentation, we'll take a look at the nuances of a few of the primary social media platforms and provide suggestions for developing and curating content that will inspire engagement.
October 5 and 12, 2021 This course, conducted by Penn State Extension, is for individuals preparing for the exam.
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Agriculture Center of Excellence |
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This webinar is designed to help specialty food producers plan for Halloween through New Year’s Day.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This webinar will give you a unique, inside perspective of the programs, people, priorities, and partnerships of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences.
Learning sound business concepts has never been more important, especially for today’s young and beginning farmers. AgBiz Masters is an interactive learning series designed specifically for young and beginning farmers interested in honing their business and financial management skills. It is a two-year series where participants enroll in one year of the program at a time. Register online! The registration deadline is October 31, 2021.
The Farm Vitality Planning Grant Program will help fund professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the long-term vitality of Pennsylvania's farms through sound business planning, efficient transitions of farm ownership, strategic farm expansion, diversification of agricultural production, and building a team of financial and technical expertise as a resource for Pennsylvania's farmers. |
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Regional and National Events |
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Thursday, September 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
PennTAP - Thursday, September 16, 2021, 11:00 a.m.
September 16 and September 17, 2021, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 11:00 a.m.
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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. Apply Today! For more information or questions email: jbest@clarion.edu.
The PASBDC is partnering again with the Federal Reserve on the 2021 Small Business Credit Survey. The questionnaire is live and will be open through November 19th, 2021. Results from last year’s survey can be viewed here.
Now Open for 2021-2022 The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $5,000 to enable Pennsylvania small businesses to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes.
If you are or have ever been interested in starting a food or beverage related business (or planning to expand your current business), or know an entrepreneur that is thinking about this—please participate in (or share) the following survey to assist a local organization in conducting research to determine the needs of entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry. Ben Franklin Technology Partners is currently collecting information to develop a plan to potentially add an incubator and commercial kitchen facility to support entrepreneurs in the Erie area, and Northwest PA—your insights are invaluable and your input will help steer the direction of this initiative.
In partnership with Bridgeway Capital and Community First, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts is pleased to announce the launch of the Creative Business Loan Fund. This fund makes available $2.2 million in the form of affordable, flexible financing to small, creative businesses across the commonwealth.
On July 28, 2021, the SBA launched a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently launched the STEM Talent Challenge to support programs to train science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talent and fuel regional innovation economies across the nation.
The $2 million STEM Talent Challenge will provide funding for work-and-learn programs to increase America’s STEM-capable workforce in emerging and transformative sectors such as space commerce, aeronautics, digital manufacturing, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity. Competition applicants may request up to $250,000 for implementation of a 24-month workforce program that complements their region’s innovation economy.
Provides forgivable loans for Pennsylvania-based small businesses with 3-30 employees. The forgivable loan is intended to provide immediate financial assistance (within maximum 3 days) to meet payroll, preserve healthcare coverage for employees and save jobs while they await recently approved federal funding. |
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Access our experts now!!
With funding from CARES Act, the SBDC has more specialized assistance available to help you find answers to questions and solutions to challenges you are facing today. Our SBDC team is here to help you with added experts including:
Sam Perrin, CPA – taxes, accounting regulations, COVID related tax relief and funding Michael Divecchio – Restaurant Consultant Jarred Roberts – Social Media Consultant Kristin Lewis – Marketing Consultant Robert Smith – Human Resources Consultant – Recruiting, HR processes and documentation. James Sedgwick - QuickBooks Desktop and Online, Enterprise, POS
Set up your one on one meeting with our specialized consultants today requesting SBDC services by clicking here or by contacting us at sbdc@clarion.edu or calling (814) 393-2060. |
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We are here to help businesses start, grow and prosper. Connect with us today!
Consulting Services -Available by phone, email, Zoom and in person. Training - Click here to check out our upcoming training events.
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Funding support and resources are provided through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development; and through support from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling (814) 393-2060. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. |
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