Gannon University Small Business Development Center

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Last chance! Register before 3 p.m. tomorrow, June 3!

🗓 Webinar: First Step – Starting Your Business
🕠 When: Join us on June 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

Webinar Registration: https://www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars

Don’t miss your chance to get expert guidance on launching your business. Register now to secure your spot!

06/01/2026

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Email from Gannon University SBDC     Welcome Back!  It’s been some time since our last newsletter, and we’re excited to reconnect. As Gannon University SBDC celebrates 45 years of service, we look

05/30/2026

Congratulations to Greens Choice LLC of Erie, PA on joining Retail Confectioners International (RCI), a respected trade association that has supported the confectionery industry since 1917.

Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, Greens Choice USA - Baking Supplies supplies premium baking and confectionery products to home bakers, chocolatiers, candy makers, and industry professionals throughout the region and beyond. Their extensive product selection includes baking tools, chocolate molds, ingredients, pastry supplies, and specialty products sourced from leading global brands. Through this new RCI membership, Greens Choice strengthens its connection to the broader confectionery community while bringing additional industry resources and opportunities back to Erie, PA.

As an Erie-based business, Greens Choice will benefit from access to RCI’s network of confectionery professionals, suppliers, educational programs, and industry events that support innovation and growth within the confectionery sector.

Greens Choice will also be exhibiting at the upcoming RCI Candy Convention on June 9–10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, at Booth 223, representing Erie, PA on a national industry stage.

Congratulations to Tracy Jose and the entire Greens Choice team in Erie, Pennsylvania, on this exciting milestone!

05/29/2026

📍 In-Person Workshop – Erie
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏱️ 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Whether you are exploring an idea or ready to move forward, this workshop will help you build a strong foundation.

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

05/27/2026

Julie’s Sweet Treats is hosting an in-store fundraiser on Friday, June 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to support Norah’s Waves, a nonprofit honoring the life and legacy of Norah Giroux through swim safety awareness, drowning prevention, scholarships, education, and community outreach. During the fundraiser, Julie’s Sweet Treats will donate 30% of total in-store sales to Norah’s Waves as the organization works to raise funds for three pool alarms for local families. The community is invited to stop by Julie’s Sweet Treats, 6 E Main St, North East, PA, enjoy something sweet, and support a meaningful cause helping protect children and families.

Learn more about Julie’s Sweet Treats: https://www.juliesweetreats.com
Learn more about Norah’s Waves or make a direct donation: https://www.norahswaves.com

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and community this Memorial Day, we pause in gratitude for those who made those freedoms possible.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/24/2026

Happy National Wine Day! 🍷

Did you know the Erie region is part of Lake Erie Wine Country — one of the largest grape-growing regions east of the Rocky Mountains?

From vineyards and wineries to hospitality and tourism, the wine industry plays an important role in the economy of Northwest Pennsylvania and the communities we serve throughout Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren counties.

Today, we celebrate the entrepreneurs, growers, winemakers, and small businesses that help make our region unique.

Cheers to local business, innovation, and the spirit of entrepreneurship!

05/23/2026

Slow progress is still progress. 🐢

On World Turtle Day, we’re reminded that growth takes time — and successful businesses are built one step, one decision, and one milestone at a time.

Keep moving forward, stay consistent, and trust the process. Small steps can lead to big success.

05/21/2026

🗓 Webinar: First Step – Starting Your Business
🕠 When: Join us on June 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Webinar Registration: https://www.sbdcgannon.org/seminars
Don’t miss your chance to get expert guidance on launching your business. Register now to secure your spot!