Gannon University Small Business Development Center

09/03/2026

Thinking about selling your products or services beyond the U.S.? Exporting can open the door to new customers and new opportunities, but knowing where to start is key.

Join the Pennsylvania SBDC for this no-cost webinar and learn the fundamentals of exporting, including how to determine if your business is export-ready, identify promising international markets, navigate the export process, and connect with resources that can help you succeed globally. Whether you're exploring international sales for the first time or ready to take the next step, you'll leave with practical guidance you can put into action.

📅 Thursday, September 24
🕘 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍Zoom Webinar

Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33721

Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh SBDC
Small Business Development Center at The University of Scranton
Widener University Small Business Development Center
Wilkes University Small Business Development Center - Wilkes SBDC

09/03/2026

Join us!

📍 First Step - Erie
📅 Once a Month
⏱️ Morning or Evening Hours

Register today at:
👉 www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars

09/02/2026

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09/01/2026

📣📣📣Last chance to register! Make sure you reserve your seat before 3 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 2.

Join us!

📍 First Step – Webinar
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏱️ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness,
as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!
Register today at: 👉 www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars

09/01/2026

September is a chance to refocus your business.

Choose one goal in each of these three areas:

📈 Revenue
⚙️ Operations
📣 Marketing

Then give each goal one measurable next step. Instead of “increase sales,” try “increase monthly sales by 10%.” Clear goals make it easier to track progress and decide what to do next.

What is your most important business goal for September?

08/31/2026

Join us!

Ready to take the next step with your business? This week’s PASBDC training events offer practical guidance to help you turn ideas into action. 💡

Learn how to navigate the steps to starting a business in Pennsylvania, develop and map out your business concept, build your QuickBooks skills, connect with potential buyers, and more. Whether you’re still shaping an idea or working on the practical side of running your business, these sessions offer guidance and tools you can put to work.

A quick reminder: unless otherwise noted, all sessions are virtual, so no matter which SBDC is hosting, entrepreneurs from anywhere in PA are welcome to log in and learn. (Note: H = hybrid event; attend online or in person. I = in-person event only.)

👉 Learn more and register: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

Kutztown University Small Business Development Center
PennWest Clarion SBDC
Wilkes University Small Business Development Center - Wilkes SBDC
Temple Small Business Development Center
Lehigh University SBDC
Gannon University Small Business Development Center
Duquesne University SBDC

08/30/2026

The 2026 Lead Generation Playbook: From First Click to Closed Client

Date, Time, and Location:
Sep 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Webinar

Join us for an in-depth session on the new fundamentals of lead generation in 2026 — what’s changed, what still works, and what you must get right to turn every click into a paying client.

Register today: https://lnkd.in/gnYEFtEb

08/28/2026

Join us!

📍 First Step – Webinar
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏱️ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness,
as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!
Register today at: 👉 www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars

08/28/2026

Not SBDC relatedJoin us!

📍 First Step – Webinar
📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026
⏱️ 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Are you considering starting your own business but don’t know where to begin? Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Get ready to explore your business idea and assess your entrepreneurial readiness,
as identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a business owner!
Register today at: 👉 www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars

08/27/2026

🌿 Happy National Just Because Day!

You don’t always need a big reason to move your business forward. Sometimes, the best reason is simply: just because. 💚

Today, take one small step for your business — review your goals, update your website, reach out to a mentor, organize your finances, or write down your next idea.

Small steps can lead to big results. 🚀