The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) offer a variety of educational events and workshops all across the state to address the many needs of small businesses. 

First Step

One of the most popular workshops we offer, the First Step, is a great place to begin for those looking to start a business. The registration fee for the First Step course is being waived through December 31, 2012 as a result of SBA funding support from the Jobs Act.

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Funding support and resources are provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development and through support from the host institutions. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-898-1219. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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Execution Support 2012 - First Half

  • Center: Wharton School, Univ. of Penna. SBDC
  • Price: $225.00

Third Step: Strategic Business Planning

  • Center: Wharton School, Univ. of Penna. SBDC
  • Price: $225.00

Employee to Entrepreneur

  • Center: Wharton School, Univ. of Penna. SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

ESWS #4: Financial Considerations

  • Center: Temple University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Responsible & Responsive Bidding: Clarion

  • Center: Clarion University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

  • Center: Bucknell University SBDC
  • Price: $35.00

EMAP - U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Training Workshop

  • Center: Penn State SBDC
  • Price: $79.00

Doing business with Asia -Part 2

  • Center: Temple University SBDC
  • Price: $30.00

Responding to PA Solicitations Online: Clarion

  • Center: Clarion University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

First Step: Starting A Small Business Clearfield Jefferson Elk

  • Center: Clarion University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

CMC: Graduation

  • Center: Temple University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

The First Step - Pre-Business Workshop Hosted by Congressman Charles W. Dent (Afternoon)

  • Center: Lehigh University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

The First Step - Pre-Business Workshop Hosted by Congressman Charles W. Dent (Evening)

  • Center: Lehigh University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

First Step: Starting Your Own Successful Business (Chester)

  • Center: Widener University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Financing Options in Cumberland County- Carlisle

  • Center: Shippensburg University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Professional Etiquette - Dining, Dress, and Communication Skills for Success

  • Center: Bucknell University SBDC
  • Price: $40.00

Managerial Leadership- York

  • Center: Shippensburg University SBDC
  • Price: $225.00

First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials (Pittsburgh)

  • Center: Duquesne University SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Doing Business with the Commonwealth and MBE/WBE Certification

  • Center: Penn State SBDC
  • Price: No Cost

Strategic Selling for New and Emerging Businesses- Shippensburg

  • Center: Shippensburg University SBDC
  • Price: $225.00