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About Gannon University SBDC

About Gannon University SBDC

Gannon University Small Business Development Center provides no-cost consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you need help identifying local markets for your business, are developing a business plan and want a second opinion, or have compliance issues you’d like to clarify, SBDC consultants are ready to help you grow your business. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.

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OUR MISSION

Our program is dedicated to promoting economic growth in our community. We provide confidential one-on-one business consulting to assist with business start-ups, growth, loans, marketing, government contracting, technology and more. We have the resources to help you start, grow or manage your business and, as a result of our school and government funders, most of our services are at no cost to the client.

We also offer low-cost training events and workshops to help you strengthen your business knowledge and apply it immediately to your business plans. Whether starting a new business or running an existing business, we can help you guide your business to a more successful future.


Gannon University SBDC Team

Maggie Horne

Maggie Horne


Director

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Jeanne Best

Jeanne Best

Program and Project Coordinator

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Michael Blaurock

Business Consultant, Mercer County Outreach

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Bill Dietz

Business Consultant, City of Erie

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Jenessa Norton

HDBA Consultant

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Mary Beth Wilcher

Business Consultant, Erie and Warren Counties

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Our services and resources are funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development’s Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance and through support from the host institutions. The Gannon University SBDC has been hosted by Gannon University for over 40 years.

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GANNON UNIVERSITY SBDC
Center for Advanced Engineering
130 W. 8th Street, First Floor
Erie, PA 16501
814-871-7232
gannonsbdc@gannon.edu

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper.

Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. Full disclosures available at pasbdc.org/funding-sources/. All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the US. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 814-871-7232 at least two weeks in advance. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

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