Penn State SBDC

06/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to owner of Goot Essa, John Esh, on being named the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Rural Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration!

This recognition celebrates John and the Goot Essa team for their commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and value-added agriculture in rural Pennsylvania.

We were honored to join community partners, state leaders, and supporters in recognizing this outstanding achievement and the positive impact Goot Essa continues to make across our region.

Please join us in congratulating John and the entire Goot Essa team on this well-deserved honor!

06/02/2026

Looking to start your own business?

Join our First Steps webinar on June 9 at 9:30 AM. This two-hour virtual session will walk you through key resources to support your small business growth and help you get started.

Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33033

05/23/2026

$1M is available to small businesses through a new pitch competition.

05/08/2026

During National Small Business Week, we’re thrilled to spotlight one of our outstanding Centre County clients: Amplifly Video Video. 🎉

AmpliFLY recently earned two major honors—the Centre County Emerging Business Award and a spot on PA Business Central’s Top 100 Organizations—a huge accomplishment that reflects their creativity, innovation, and rapid growth.

From immersive indoor drone tours to cinematic storytelling that puts viewers inside the experience, AmpliFLY is redefining how businesses showcase their spaces.

As an SBDC client, AmpliFLY worked with our team during their launch, receiving guidance on business planning, accounting, taxes, and compliance, and participating in early‑stage workshops to support their growth. We’ve loved watching founders Tyler Henderson and Kate Myers turn a bold idea into a nationally recognized business—and even give back by sharing their expertise with other entrepreneurs.

👏 Congratulations to the AmpliFLY team on this well‑deserved recognition!

🔗 Read more about their awards:

https://cbicc.org/celebrating-excellence-2025-centre-county-business-award-nominees/

https://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/article312697486.html

05/05/2026

Attention: This seminar is available VIRTUALLY tomorrow from 11:30 to 12:30.

Penn State SBDC invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend “Loan-Ready: Preparing Your Financials and Accessing Capital” on May 6.

This free, one-hour session will provide valuable insight into how lenders evaluate loan applications, what financial documentation is required, and the financing options available to Pennsylvania businesses. Attendees will also learn how to avoid common mistakes that can delay or prevent loan approval.

Location: Building Trades Center, Williamsport, PA
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Fee: Free

Registration is required as space is limited: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33506

05/05/2026

Check out our First Steps webinar on May 12 at 9 AM.

This one-hour virtual session is a great opportunity to learn about resources available to help you grow your small business or begin your entrepreneurial journey.

Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33032

05/04/2026

National Small Business Week (May 3–9) is a time to celebrate the businesses that drive our communities forward.

For more than 60 years, this week has honored the innovation, dedication, and impact of small business owners and entrepreneurs who power our economy.

We are proud to share that our clients—CCSI Inc., Sweet Confections Cakes, Inc., and Goot Essa—have been named SBA PA Award Winners. Their success reflects the strength and resilience of small businesses across Pennsylvania.

Join us in recognizing and supporting small businesses and the vital role they play in our communities.

04/29/2026

Penn State SBDC invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend “Loan-Ready: Preparing Your Financials and Accessing Capital” on May 6.

This free, one-hour session will provide valuable insight into how lenders evaluate loan applications, what financial documentation is required, and the financing options available to Pennsylvania businesses. Attendees will also learn how to avoid common mistakes that can delay or prevent loan approval.

Location: Building Trades Center, Williamsport, PA
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Fee: Free

Registration is required as space is limited: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33506

04/07/2026

Check out our First Steps webinar on April 14 at 9:00 AM.

This one-hour virtual session is a great opportunity to learn about resources available to help you grow your small business or begin your entrepreneurial journey.

Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33031

03/25/2026

Thank you to Nittany Valley Holistic Health for hosting our National SBDC Day celebration.

We were honored to have the PA SBDC State Director join us, along with representatives from the Office of U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson, the Office of State Representative Stephanie Borowicz, and Clinton County Commissioner Angela Harding.

We appreciate everyone who helped make the event a success—and a special thank you to Cora 🐾 for the warm welcome!