Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper in Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, and Mifflin counties.
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Congrats to Goot Essa owner John Esh on being named the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Rural Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration! 🏆
A recognition of leadership, innovation, and commitment to value-added agriculture in rural PA.
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Starting a business? Join our First Steps webinar on June 9 at 9:30 AM.
Two-hour virtual session with resources to help your small business grow.
Register: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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During #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, we’re celebrating Centre County client AmpliFLY Video!
🏆 Emerging Business Award
🏆 PA Business Central Top 100
From drone tours to cinematic storytelling, they’re redefining visual marketing.
Learn more:
ow.ly/ALt650YWENB
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Join our First Steps webinar on March 10 at 9 AM.
Learn about resources to grow your small business or start your entrepreneurial journey in this one-hour virtual session.
Register: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Celebrating Small Business Week (May 3–9)!
For 60 years, this week has honored the entrepreneurs who power our economy.
Congrats to CCSI Inc., Sweet Confections Cakes, Inc., & Goot Essa—SBA PA Award Winners 👏
#SmallBusinessWeek #SBDC #SBA
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Join Penn State SBDC on May 6 for a free session on preparing your business for financing. Learn what lenders look for, required financials, and funding options available in Pennsylvania.
11:30 AM | Williamsport, PA
Register now: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Join our First Steps webinar on April 14 at 9:00 AM.
Learn about resources to grow your small business or start your entrepreneurial journey in this one-hour virtual session.
Register: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Thank you to Nittany Valley Holistic Health for hosting our National SBDC Day celebration!
We appreciated the support from the PA SBDC State Director, the Office of U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz’s office, and Clinton County Commissioner Angela Harding.
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Our National #SBDCDay celebration was featured in the news!
Join us March 18 as we spotlight Nittany Valley Holistic Health and celebrate the impact of small businesses in our community.
Learn more:
lockhaven.com/news/community…
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Join us March 18, 2026 for National SBDC Day as we spotlight Nittany Valley Holistic Health.
We’ll celebrate small business success and give guests an inside look at this growing local business.
#SBDCDay #SmallBusiness #PennStateSBDC
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Join us for the First Steps seminar on March 10 at 9:30 AM.
This two-hour session is a great opportunity to learn about resources available to help you grow your small business and is being offered in person with a virtual option.
Register here: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Applying for a business loan soon?
Attend this free, one-hour virtual session to learn what lenders look for, required financial documents, and financing options for Pennsylvania small businesses.
Register: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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After 30 years in engineering, John Charles Thompson (Chuck) launched Chuck Consulting, LLC in Boalsburg, PA.
With help from the Penn State SBDC, he built a debt-free consulting business offering civil engineering support, including sports facility design.
#PennStateSBDC
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Attend our First Steps Webinar on February 10 at 9 AM.
Learn about key resources to grow your small business or launch your entrepreneurial journey in just one hour.
Register here for this virtual seminar: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Take your business global 🌎
Join us February 12 at 9:00 AM for a live online session on export financing, international trade, and managing cross-border risk.
Register here to receive login info: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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Join us January 13th for our #FirstSteps at 9:30 AM.
During this 2-hr workshop, our #smallbiz consultants will provide resources and tips to help you #start, #grow, or #transition your business.
Register here: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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23 Dec 2025
The Penn State SBDC is closed for the holidays!
We will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2 and will reopen on Monday, January 5.
In the meantime, please visit pasbdc.org/penn-state/ to learn more about our services or to request consulting.
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4 Dec 2025
GEW 2025 is a wrap! 🎉
As the host and lead partner, we thank all partners, attendees, and communities who made this year a success.
49 events • 400 attendees
Special thanks to @CBICC, CREN, WINGs, Bald Birds Brewing, @shybearbrewing
Save the date: GEW 2026, Nov 16–22.
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2 Dec 2025
Don't miss our First Steps webinar on December 9th at 9:00 AM.
During the one-hour workshop, you will hear from our #smallbiz consultants to help you #start, #transition, or #grow your business.
Register here: pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/eve…
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26 Nov 2025
With Small Business Saturday coming up, here’s a grant opportunity for PA small businesses.
The Shop Small Grant Program (Main Street America AmEx) is open Nov 29–Jan 16. Our consultants can help you explore eligibility. mainstreet.org/about/partner…
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