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ABOUT KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY SBDC

Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper.

WHO WE ARE

The Kutztown Small Business Development Center employs a full-time staff of professionals. Our business consultants have impressive credentials and practical experience with every stage of business from Start-ups to thriving established businesses. We bring together a wealth of diverse knowledge to deliver a complete Business Assistance Program in whatever your target industry may be.

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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Kutztown Small Business Development Center is to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge needed to make smart decisions and prosper.

HOW KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY SBDC CAN ASSIST YOU

No-Cost, Confidential Consulting Services

Our SBDC business consultants come from a variety of industries and have attained professional degrees and years of practical business experience. They’ll provide the expertise and insight needed to help your business flourish. You can meet with a consultant one-on-one or in small groups to address specific concerns.

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No-Cost and Low-Cost Business Training

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.

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Kutztown University SBDC Staff

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Jacqueline Escobar


Center Director

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Lorena Bravo

Bilingual Business Consultant

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Robert Kieke

Robert Kieke

Business Consultant & IT Specialist

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Mark Rentschler

Mark Rentschler

Technology Commercialization & Strategic Planning Specialist

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Rachael Wolfe

Consulting Manager

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KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY SBDC
15200 Kutztown Road
Old Main, F Wing, Suite 27
Kutztown, PA 19530
484-646-5937
sbdc@kutztown.edu

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

Kutztown University SBDC Outreach Locations (By Appointment Only)


CHESTER COUNTY
Chester County Economic
Development Council
737 Constitution Drive
Exton, PA 19341

HARRISBURG
Harrisburg Regional Chamber
3211 N Front Street, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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.

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. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Kutztown SBDC at Old Main – Room 27 – F Wing, 15219 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, 484-646-5937.

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