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 Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are the resource entrepreneurs in all industry sectors can turn to for help – help that can make the difference between success and failure.

The following client testimonials offer a glimpse into just a few ways the work of the SBDCs has impacted client businesses to help them compete effectively and grow Pennsylvania's economy.

	Expanding Exports C.L. Sturkey, Inc. Lebanon County Christopher Tarsa, President of C.L. Sturkey, Inc. turned to the Kutztown University SBDC for help taking his business global. View with Windows Media Player
	Helping Women Owned Businesses Liberty Imports Lehigh County Simone Anewalt accessed new markets with her Woman-Owned Business Certification obtained with help from the Lehigh University SBDC. View with Windows Media Player
	Increasing Sales Devine Designs Chester County Eileen Devine worked with the Wharton SBDC to develop a marketing strategy that led to a significant increase her company's sales.
	Manufacturing Milestones Union Packaging, LLC Delaware County Michael Pearson built his multi-million dollar company with business planning assistance from the Wharton SBDC.
	Pursuing New Markets Renda Broadcasting Indiana County Jim Decesare used market research from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania SBDC to help his company's expansion.
	Tech Trials Immersimap Erie County Tom Stankiewicz kept his technology business moving forward through business planning, financial projections, and more with assistance from the Gannon University SBDC.
	Off To A Good Start YAY! Design Union County William & Jacqueline Kelly came to the Bucknell University SBDC to help get their graphic design start-up off the ground.
	A New Business In Sight Xtreme Machining Clearfield County Robert Zelenky utilized the services of the Clarion University SBDC when he decided to open his own machining business.
	What's It Worth? Quality Engineering Solutions Crawford County Sherry Morian utilized the business valuation services of the Gannon University SBDC when her company sought to bring on a new partner.