Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). A network of 15 university-based centers.

The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) help small businesses start, grow and prosper.

Join PennWest Clarion SBDC for "2026 PA Tax Series: Getting Started with myPATH" and learn how to start with the Departm...
09/01/2026

Join PennWest Clarion SBDC for "2026 PA Tax Series: Getting Started with myPATH" and learn how to start with the Department of Revenue’s self-service portal called myPATH.

This webinar will cover what type of profile users should be creating, as well as provide instructions on how to successfully register them, gain access to both personal and business-related accounts, get access to client accounts if applicable, and explain what features are available through the portal both as a logged in user or non-logged in user.

Wednesday, September 9
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33048

Join us in wishing a Happy 30th Anniversary to Cindy Nellis, Director of the PennWest Clarion SBDC. Thank you for your d...
09/01/2026

Join us in wishing a Happy 30th Anniversary to Cindy Nellis, Director of the PennWest Clarion SBDC. Thank you for your dedication to the PASBDC network, Cindy!

Join us in wishing Kara Riccioni a Happy 5th Anniversary with the Pennsylvania SBDC! As Director of Agricultural Busines...
08/31/2026

Join us in wishing Kara Riccioni a Happy 5th Anniversary with the Pennsylvania SBDC! As Director of Agricultural Business Development at the PASBDC Lead Office, she plays an important role in supporting our network. Thank you for your dedication and all that you do!

Ready to take the next step with your business? This week’s PASBDC training events offer practical guidance to help you ...
08/31/2026

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

Join us in wishing a Happy 15th Anniversary to Robert Mineo, Financing Assistance Program Manager at the Lehigh Universi...
08/27/2026

Join us in wishing a Happy 15th Anniversary to Robert Mineo, Financing Assistance Program Manager at the Lehigh University SBDC. Thank you for your dedication to the SBDC network, Rob!

Got a business question keeping you up at night? This week's PASBDC training events are built to help you solve it. 💡Exp...
08/24/2026

Got a business question keeping you up at night? This week's PASBDC training events are built to help you solve it. 💡

Explore sessions on validating your business idea, managing revenue and overhead, sharpening your digital marketing, taking back control of your time, bookkeeping basics, getting your business off the ground in PA, and more

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.

👉 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/tajM50ZEltF

Bucknell SBDC
Kutztown University Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh SBDC
Duquesne University SBDC
Gannon University Small Business Development Center
Widener University Small Business Development Center
Temple Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center at The University of Scranton
Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center

After earning a loyal following for their artisanal brick oven pizzas at Perry's Tavern in Erie’s Flagship City Food Hal...
08/20/2026

After earning a loyal following for their artisanal brick oven pizzas at Perry's Tavern in Erie’s Flagship City Food Hall, Elliot Smith and Bianca Bruni faced an unexpected turning point when strategic changes brought that chapter to a close. Rather than walk away, the husband-and-wife team set out to establish Perry’s Pizza as an independent brick-and-mortar restaurant.

To help bring their vision to life, Elliot and Bianca connected with the Gannon University Small Business Development Center. Working with Business Consultant Bill Dietz, they received guidance on business planning, financial forecasting, marketing strategy, and navigating the municipal application process, along with support in securing the resources needed to renovate their new location.

Today, Perry's Pizza is serving fresh, premium-quality pizzas from its new home at 1001 West 6th Street, continuing the culinary legacy that first made the business a favorite in Erie.

Read more about Perry's Pizza and the assistance they received from the Gannon University SBDC at www.pasbdc.org/perrys-pizza.

Join the SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office and the Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center for ...
08/19/2026

Join the SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District Office and the Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center for the final session of their Mid-Atlantic Matchmaker Prep Series. The panel discussion will focus on successful federal government contractors who have “been there and done that,” as well as senior economic development leaders. Hear and be inspired by success stories, understand the challenges and opportunities they encountered, and learn how a government contracting path can be a key to your business success.

Thursday, August 27 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Attend IN-PERSON at The Manufacturing Association of Central PA, 3405 Board Road, Suite 100, York, PA 17406 or VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Learn more and register at the links below.

Register to attend IN PERSON: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33710
Register to attend VIRTUALLY: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33709

This week’s training lineup offers plenty of ways to strengthen your business skills and strategies. Explore sessions co...
08/17/2026

This week’s training lineup offers plenty of ways to strengthen your business skills and strategies. Explore sessions covering startup essentials, digital marketing, networking, taxes, credit, website development, business growth, pitching, business planning, and more.

You can also dive into topics like accessing capital and resources, evaluating a potential business purchase, and using technology to support your small business.

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

(Unless otherwise noted, all training events listed here are virtual.)

Kutztown University Small Business Development Center
Widener University Small Business Development Center
Duquesne University SBDC
Temple Small Business Development Center
PennWest Clarion SBDC
Gannon University Small Business Development Center
Wilkes University Small Business Development Center - Wilkes SBDC
Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh SBDC

Late summer is one of the busiest times of year for restaurants and cafés. With guestsenjoying patios, outdoor dining, a...
08/13/2026

Late summer is one of the busiest times of year for restaurants and cafés. With guests
enjoying patios, outdoor dining, and seasonal menus, every interaction is a chance to
leave a lasting impression.

Created in partnership with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, the
Hospitality Customer Service Guide helps your team deliver exceptional customer service.
Inside, you'll find practical strategies, employee resources, customer service tips, and
tools to create memorable experiences that keep customers coming back.

Download your free guide today: www.pasbdc.org/scranton-consulting-services

(Scroll to Downloadable Resources and select the Hospitality Customer Service Guide.)

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Kutztown University , DeFrancesco Building, Suite 120, College Boulevard
Kutztown, PA
19530

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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