Penn State SBDC

08/13/2026

Check out our First Steps webinar on August 11 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/33418

08/04/2026

🌾 Heading to Ag Progress Days?

Stop by Booth A411 in the Ag Choice Building during the 50th Annual Penn State Ag Progress Days, August 11-13, 2026, and meet the Pennsylvania SBDC Agricultural Consulting Services team.

Our ag business consultants provide no-cost consulting and business resources to help Pennsylvania agricultural entrepreneurs start, grow, transition, and strengthen their operations.

📍 Booth A411 – Ag Choice Building
🎤 Don't miss our free seminar:

Growing the Next Generation: First Steps in Farm Succession on Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 p.m.📍 Red Barn Annex
Learn practical first steps for transitioning farm management, ownership, and leadership to the next generation while helping secure the long-term future of your agricultural operation.

More information:🔗 https://agsci.psu.edu/apd

07/16/2026

Celebrate National AI Day with us!

We're proud to share that Penn State SBDC business consultant Chelsea Blair will be featured in America's SBDC's "Smarter Together: AI Tools and the Advisors Who Make Them Work" panel discussion on July 16. Join this free virtual event to learn how AI is helping small businesses grow while maintaining the trusted advisor relationships that matter most.

Learn more and register: americassbdc.org/aiday

07/11/2026

Check out our First Steps webinar on July 14th at noon.

This one-hour session is a great way to learn about resources available to you to level up your small business or start your entrepreneurial journey.

Register here for this virtual seminar: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33417

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