Shippensburg UniversitySmall Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York Counties.
Shippensburg UniversitySmall Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and York Counties.
Shippensburg UniversitySmall Business Development Center
No-Cost, Confidential Small Business Consulting
Serving Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and York Counties.
BECOME A SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY SBDC CLIENT
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Shippensburg University provides no-cost confidential consulting and low-cost training to small business owners and potential entrepreneurs in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin and York counties. We help entrepreneurs make sound decisions for the successful operation of their business. Our consulting services are offered at no-charge and your information is always confidential.
One-on-one consulting services for established businesses and pre-venture clients.
Get up-to-date, practical information on a wide variety of business topics.
* Due to increased demand, we are scheduling appointments via zoom or by phone within a few weeks of receiving your request. Thank you for your patience so we can better serve all of our clients.
Our success is measured by the success of our clients. These are their stories.

Client Success Story
Hook & Flask Still Works
Devin Flickinger and Mark Farrell, owners of the Hook and Flask Still Works, wanted to capitalize on the growth of the craft spirits industry by starting their own distillery. The pair began by researching the industry and when it came time to develop their business plan they reached out to the Shippensburg University SBDC.

Client Success Story
Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor, Inc.
Rhea Brandenburg and Jim Stein learned about the services of the Shippensburg University SBDC while working with M&T Bank to complete the necessary documents to purchase and renovate the property. Their Consultant assisted Rhea and Jim with the development of their business plan and financial projections. According to Jim and Rhea, “the SBDC was a valuable asset to us and without their assistance things would have been more complicated and time consuming to complete.”

Client Success Story
Shippensburg University SBDC
Soul Smoked BBQ
As a self-proclaimed foodie and someone who had perfected the art of smoking meats, TJ was ready to explore the options of starting a food truck business. With the support of his loving wife, Heather, TJ is fully employed at his business and sales have exceeded his expectation. TJ says the help he received from the SBDC was phenomenal. “I could not have asked for a better Business Consultant than Georgina. She laid out the blueprint, was always there if I had questions and was extremely candid with me (…)”
Client Success Story
Shippensburg University SBDC
UpClose-RV
Mike and Kim Lockwood, owners of UpClose-RV met at a military school in Fort Eustis, Virginia. The idea for UpClose-RV began during Mike’s last two years of service when the Army returned him to the DC area. Seeking guidance, Mike attended a First Step Workshop with the Shippensburg University SBDC and a Beginning Entrepreneur Seminar in Carlisle. Robin Burtner, consultant with the Shippensburg SBDC, provided start-up assistance, business planning and market research.
Shippensburg University SBDC Impact Data for 2022
620
CLIENTS SERVED
58
NEW BUSINESSES STARTED
3,965
CONSULTING HOURS PROVIDED
$10.4 Million
CAPITAL FORMATION GAINED
For more impact data, view our PDF