Kutztown University Small Business Development Center

Kutztown University Small Business Development Center We provide no-cost, confidential consulting services for small business owners and entrepreneurs. The KU SBDC is sponsored by a partnership program of the U.S.

The Kutztown University SBDC provides general business consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks and Chester Counties. The Kutztown University SBDC also offers specialty consulting in the areas of international marketing and government marketing in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks and Chester Coun

ties as well as York, Adams, Franklin and Cumberland Counties. From helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn ideas into businesses, to helping small firms expand, to providing the information every business person needs to make critical decisions, the SBDC is the resource entrepreneurs in all industry sectors can turn to for help - help that can make the difference between success and failure. Small Business Administration and an accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers. All services are provided on a non-discriminatory basis.

In honor of International Artists Day, we’re super excited (and proud!) to spotlight our very own finance specialist int...
10/24/2024

In honor of International Artists Day, we’re super excited (and proud!) to spotlight our very own finance specialist intern, Simba Mekani! 🖼️ 🖌️ 🎨

Simba is a talented abstract painter whose work is driven by spontaneity, allowing the process to help create the statement for each piece. Simba’s art is all about embracing the moment—he lets his creativity flow freely, guiding each piece into a unique statement. He experiments with oils, acrylics, and even house gloss to keep things fresh and spontaneous.

One of Simba’s all-time favorite pieces was a special one for his mom and family, symbolizing the unity and bond that they have shared over the years. He emphasizes the importance of using quality materials and encourages aspiring artists to master the basics first. But according to Simba, the real magic happens when you break the rules and create something that’s entirely your own.

Follow Simba's artistic journey on Instagram at Cole Art Decor, where you can support his small business!

Tag and support your favorite artist below!

En honor al Día Internacional de los Artistas, ¡estamos muy emocionados (y orgullosos!) de destacar a nuestro propio especialista financiero en prácticas, Simba Mekani! Simba es un talentoso pintor abstracto cuya obra se guía por la espontaneidad, permitiendo que el proceso sea el que cree el mensaje de cada pieza. El arte de Simba trata de abrazar el momento: deja que su creatividad fluya libremente, guiando cada obra hacia una expresión única. Simba experimenta con óleos, acrílicos e incluso esmaltes para mantener su estilo fresco y espontáneo.

Una de sus piezas favoritas fue una especial para su madre y su familia, simbolizando la unión y el vínculo que han compartido a lo largo de los años. Simba destaca la importancia de usar materiales de calidad y anima a los artistas emergentes a dominar los conceptos básicos primero. Según Simba, la verdadera magia ocurre cuando rompes las reglas y creas algo que es completamente tuyo.

¡Sigue la trayectoria artística de Simba en Instagram en Cole Art Decor, donde podrás apoyar su pequeña empresa!

¡Etiqueta y apoya a tu artista favorito en los comentarios!

Ready to take the first steps in launching your business? Join us for an inspiring session led by seasoned business lead...
10/15/2024

Ready to take the first steps in launching your business? Join us for an inspiring session led by seasoned business leader and management consultant John Dever, who has driven over 100% growth in multiple sectors and helped businesses achieve strategic success. Hear from expert speakers on planning, legal essentials, and financial resources to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit! Whether you're just starting or planning your next steps, this event is perfect for channeling your passion into success!

Please note: This workshop will be presented in English.

📅 Event Date: Thursday 10/31
🕛 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 For more info: John Dever at [email protected] or click the link: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31770

¿Listo(a) para dar los primeros pasos en el lanzamiento de tu negocio? Únete a nosotros para una sesión inspiradora dirigida por el experimentado líder empresarial y consultor de gestión, John Dever, quien ha impulsado un crecimiento de más del 100% en varios sectores y ha ayudado a múltiples empresas a alcanzar el éxito estratégico. Escucha a expertos hablar sobre planificación, aspectos legales esenciales y recursos financieros para alimentar tu espíritu emprendedor. ¡Ya sea que estés empezando o planificando tus próximos pasos, este evento es perfecto para canalizar tu pasión hacia el éxito!
Nota: Este taller se presentará en inglés.

📅 Fecha del evento: Jueves 31/10
🕛 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Para más información: John Dever en [email protected] o haz clic en el enlace: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31770

10/03/2024

Looking to start or grow your small business? The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC) is here to support you! In this video, our bilingual business consultant, Lorena Bravo, explains how our no-cost, confidential consulting and training can help. Discover if you qualify by checking out the top five criteria and learn how the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Kutztown University can benefit your business today!

Watch now and get started with KUSBDC!



¿Estás buscando iniciar o hacer crecer tu pequeña empresa? ¡El Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de la Universidad de Kutztown (KUSBDC) está aquí para apoyarte! En este video, nuestra asesora de negocios bilingüe, Lorena Bravo, te explica cómo nuestras consultas y capacitaciones confidenciales y sin costo pueden ayudarte. Descubre si calificas revisando los cinco criterios principales y aprende cómo el KUSBDC puede beneficiar a tu negocio hoy mismo.

¡Mira el video ahora y comienza con KUSBDC!


🎙️ New Podcast Episode: "From Burgers to Business: Mastering the Process with Lorena Bravo Part 1" In our latest Let’s G...
09/30/2024

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: "From Burgers to Business: Mastering the Process with Lorena Bravo Part 1"

In our latest Let’s Get Busy episode, we’re joined by our very own inspiring Bilingual Business Consultant at Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Kutztown University SBDC, Lorena Bravo! Lorena Bravo shares her journey from a successful small business owner to helping entrepreneurs across Berks County and beyond. Tune in as she discusses key challenges small businesses face, strategies for growth, and how she empowers minority-owned businesses with her bilingual expertise.

Don't miss this insightful conversation full of real-world advice and practical tips to help your business thrive! Listen now at the link below! We give a special shoutout in this episode to Lit Coffee Roastery and Bakeshop, PA House, and Homestead Coffee Roasters!

🎧 Listen now at the link below!



🎙️ Nuevo Episodio del Podcast: "De Hamburguesas a Negocios: Dominando el Proceso con Lorena Bravo Parte 1"

En nuestro último episodio de Let’s Get Busy, nos acompaña nuestra inspiradora Asesora de Negocios Bilingüe en el SBDC de la Universidad de Kutztown, ¡Lorena Bravo! Lorena comparte su trayectoria desde ser una empresaria exitosa hasta ayudar a emprendedores en el Condado de Berks y más allá. Escucha mientras discute los principales desafíos que enfrentan las pequeñas empresas, estrategias de crecimiento, y cómo empodera a negocios de minorías con su experiencia bilingüe.

¡No te pierdas esta conversación llena de consejos prácticos y reales para ayudar a tu negocio a prosperar!

🎧 ¡Escucha ahora en el enlace de nuestra biografía!

Podcast · The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center · The "Let's Get Busy" podcast is a show where hosts Tucker Monico and Aidan Zawodny discusses different skills & topics related to entrepreneurship & business. Guest entrepreneurs share their insights, advice & opinions on specif...

🎉 Golden Bear Visuals Studio at KUSBDC is now officially OPEN! 🎉 We celebrated with a ribbon-cutting this past Friday at...
09/25/2024

🎉 Golden Bear Visuals Studio at KUSBDC is now officially OPEN! 🎉

We celebrated with a ribbon-cutting this past Friday at our new Golden Bear Visuals Studio. This space is all set to empower small businesses with high-quality visual content creation tools. Need product photos, promotional videos, or social media content? Our studio is designed to boost your brand and help you connect with your audience!

A special thank you to all who spoke and contributed to making this event a success, especially our very own Social Media Strategist and Public Relations Coordinator, Grace Levy.

🗓 Studio Availability: Available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This studio is exclusively for clients of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Kutztown University. Once you register on Neoserra, you will receive a link to book your studio time slots.

Ready to elevate your brand? Contact us today at pasbdc.org to discover how we can support your business with professional-grade visual content!



🎉 ¡El Estudio Golden Bear Visuals en KUSBDC está oficialmente ABIERTO! 🎉

Este pasado viernes celebramos con una inauguración la apertura de nuestro nuevo Estudio Golden Bear Visuals. Este espacio está diseñado para empoderar a las pequeñas empresas con herramientas de creación de contenido visual de alta calidad. ¿Necesitas fotos de productos, videos promocionales o contenido para redes sociales? ¡Nuestro estudio está aquí para impulsar tu marca y ayudarte a conectar con tu audiencia!

Un agradecimiento especial a tod@s l@s que hablaron y contribuyeron para hacer de este evento un éxito, especialmente a nuestra propia Estratega de Redes Sociales y Coordinadora de Relaciones Públicas, Grace Levy.

🗓 Disponibilidad del Estudio: Disponible todos los martes, miércoles y jueves de 4:00 PM a 8:00 PM. Este estudio es exclusivamente para l@s clientes del Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de la Universidad de Kutztown. Una vez que te registres en Neoserra, recibirás un enlace para reservar tus horarios en el estudio.

¿List@ para elevar tu marca? Contáctanos hoy en pasbdc.org y descubre cómo podemos apoyar a tu negocio con contenido visual de calidad profesional.

Perfectly timed with American Business Women’s Day on September 22nd, we’re excited to share the success of our sold-out...
09/24/2024

Perfectly timed with American Business Women’s Day on September 22nd, we’re excited to share the success of our sold-out workshop, Social Media Toolkit for Small Businesses: Storytelling, Influencers, and Insights. Led by Emmy Award-winning journalist and social media expert Brittany Garzillo, the event was a huge hit! Small business owners gained valuable insights on crafting compelling brand stories, utilizing influencer marketing, and decoding social media analytics to strengthen their online presence. Attendees walked away with actionable strategies to grow their reach and enhance their content. A highlight of the evening was the networking and connection among attendees, who shared valuable feedback on their social media strategies and what’s been working for them. Thank you to everyone who participated and stay tuned for more workshops from Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at Kutztown University Small Business Development Center to help boost your business! 💫

Coincidiendo perfectamente con el Día de las Mujeres Empresarias de América el 22 de septiembre, nos entusiasma compartir el éxito de nuestro taller, "Herramientas de Redes Sociales para Pequeñas Empresas: Narrativa, Influencers e Insights", que se agotó rápidamente. El evento, liderado por la galardonada periodista y experta en redes sociales , ¡fue todo un éxito!Los empresarios que asistieron obtuvieron valiosos conocimientos sobre cómo crear historias de marca convincentes, utilizar el marketing de influencers y descifrar las analíticas de redes sociales para fortalecer su presencia en línea. Los asistentes recibieron estrategias prácticas para aumentar su alcance y mejorar su contenido. Un punto destacado de la noche fue la interacción y conexión entre los participantes, quienes compartieron entre sí sus estrategias en redes sociales y lo que ha funcionado para ellos. ¡Gracias a todos los que participaron. ¡Manténganse atentos para más talleres de KUSBDC que ayudarán a impulsar su negocio!



09/18/2024

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉

Join us THIS FRIDAY 9/20 for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Golden Bear Visuals Studio at the Kutztown Small Business Development Center (KUSBDC)! FREE professional headshots will be offered to all attendees! 📸

Our new studio is designed to empower small businesses with top-tier tools and a creative space to produce stunning visual content. Whether it’s professional photos, videos, or social media content, this space is here to elevate your brand!

Who Is This For? 🤔
This offering is exclusively available to clients of the KUSBDC who want to create impactful visual content for their business. It’s perfect for small business owners, marketers, and entrepreneurs who need a professional-grade creative space. Tag a friend or colleague who should be there! 👇

🗓 When: September 20th, 1PM-5PM
📍 Where: Golden Bear Visuals Studio, located in Room 542 of Old Main (Kutztown University)

🎉 ¡Estás invitado/a! 🎉

Únete a nosotros ESTE VIERNES 20/9 para la Gran Inauguración y Ceremonia de Corte de Cinta del Estudio Golden Bear Visuals en el Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeñas Empresas de Kutztown (KUSBDC). ¡Ofreceremos sesiones de fotos profesionales GRATUITAS para todos los asistentes! 📸

Nuestro nuevo estudio está diseñado para empoderar a las pequeñas empresas con herramientas de primer nivel y ofrecer un espacio creativo para producir contenido visual que deslumbre. Ya sean fotos profesionales, videos o contenido para redes sociales, ¡este espacio está aquí para elevar tu marca!

¿Para quién es todo esto?
Esta oferta es exclusivamente para los clientes del KUSBDC que deseen crear contenido visual impactante para su negocio. El espacio es perfecto para dueños de pequeñas empresas, mercadólogos y emprendedores que necesiten un espacio creativo de calidad profesional. ¡Etiqueta a un amigo/a o colega que no se lo pueda perder! 👇

Sponsored by the Kutztown University College of Business

Our *sold-out* workshop, Social Media Toolkit for Small Businesses: Storytelling, Influencers, and Insights, led by Emmy...
09/17/2024

Our *sold-out* workshop, Social Media Toolkit for Small Businesses: Storytelling, Influencers, and Insights, led by Emmy Award-winning journalist and social media expert Brittany Garzillo, takes place TONIGHT from 6:30-8:30PM! This interactive session will equip small business owners with the tools to elevate their online presence. From crafting a compelling brand story to mastering influencer marketing and decoding social media insights, participants will walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen their content and reach a broader audience. Stay tuned for future workshops and opportunities to boost your business with KUSBDC!

¡Nuestro taller de esta noche está completamente agotado! "Herramientas de Redes Sociales para Pequeñas Empresas: Narrativa, Influencers e Insights", dirigido por la periodista ganadora de un Emmy y experta en redes sociales Brittany Stephens, se llevará a cabo HOY de 6:30 a 8:30 PM! Esta sesión interactiva equipará a empresarios con las herramientas necesarias para mejorar su presencia en línea. Desde cómo crear una narrativa de marca atractiva, hasta dominar el marketing con influencers y comprender los análisis de redes sociales, los participantes saldrán con estrategias prácticas para fortalecer su contenido y llegar a una audiencia más amplia. ¡Esté atento a futuros talleres y oportunidades para hacer crecer su negocio con KUSBDC!

Location: Kutztown University, The McFarland Student Union - Presidents Room 180 College Blvd, Kutztown PA 19530


🎙️ ICYMI: On a special July episode of the SBDC's Let's Get Busy Podcast, we sat down with Taylor & Steve, the new owner...
09/12/2024

🎙️ ICYMI: On a special July episode of the SBDC's Let's Get Busy Podcast, we sat down with Taylor & Steve, the new owners of Betty’s Burritos & Wraps 🌯

Join Tucker as they dive into the ups and downs of owning a small business, their journey to success, and what exciting menu updates are in store. Don't miss out on this burrito-sized episode that’s sure to inspire and satisfy! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!



Listen to The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center's Kutztown SBDC Presents: Let's Get Busy podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Big News, Small Biz!Ready to level up your visuals? Get a sneak peek of the brand-new Golden Bear Visuals Studio at Kutz...
09/11/2024

Big News, Small Biz!

Ready to level up your visuals? Get a sneak peek of the brand-new Golden Bear Visuals Studio at Kutztown Small Business Development Center, sponsored by the Kutztown University College of Business!

Thanks to our generous NAP grant contributors, our studio is fully equipped with everything local entrepreneurs need—from Nikon mirrorless cameras to professional editing software and lighting gear—to capture the perfect product shot or record your next big podcast!

Save the Date: September 20 — the Golden Bear Visuals Studio is officially open for KUSBDC clients to book! Whether you're snapping product photos, shooting reels, or capturing headshots, we’ve got the tools to make your business shine. Become a client at pasbdc.org and start creating today!

🔗 Tag a friend or your fave local business who could use this game-changing resource! Let’s help each other glow up!! We're offering FREE headshots at our grand opening, so we'll see you soon!!

🌟 Thank you for joining us at our exciting workshop on Design Thinking and IP Protection!!🌟Katie Kupustas, founder of In...
09/11/2024

🌟 Thank you for joining us at our exciting workshop on Design Thinking and IP Protection!!🌟

Katie Kupustas, founder of Innovators Club for Women™, led aspiring entrepreneurs through a hands-on session this past Thursday, exploring the fundamentals of design thinking and intellectual property (IP) protection. This engaging workshop, hosted by KUSBDC, provided participants with the tools to innovate and safeguard their ideas.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your business strategies, this session was a perfect intro to creative problem-solving and protecting what’s uniquely yours.

Stay tuned for more opportunities to learn and grow with Pennsylvania SBDC! 🤗

🚀 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking to innovate? Don’t miss our upcoming workshop: Design Thi...
08/23/2024

🚀 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking to innovate? Don’t miss our upcoming workshop: Design Thinking for Starting a Business and Understanding Intellectual Property led by Katie Kupstas, Founder of Club For Women.
This is your chance to dive deep into the strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to turn ideas into reality!
🔗 Register now: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31685
Spots are limited, so secure yours today and take the next step toward launching or growing your business. We can’t wait to see you there!

Address

15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown, PA
19530

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18774727232

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