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Growth Academy

The Growth Academy is where established entrepreneurs acquire new skills to innovate and grow. There is no specific recipe for success. Our Design, Test, Learn and Evolve process will help you grow through action, not planning. Begin the process. Gain skills. Take a workshop.

Design

A business plan may look good on paper, but it’s not tested.

Will it succeed?

Test

Prove your business idea works with methods that won’t break the bank.

Will they buy it?

Learn

Big business experience for your small business success.

Can you make money?

Evolve

Yesterday’s business models are already expired.

Can you keep pace?

Masterclass

A Masterclass is a class given by an expert professional to examine a particular subject or area. Unlike traditional webinars, Widener University SBDC Masterclasses are taught in multiple sessions; focused on specific results and detailed plans for those entrepreneurs and business owners who want to improve their business skills.

Example of a completion certificate

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be awarded a verified digital certificate.


Supporting Partners

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WIDENER UNIVERSITY SBDC
Leslie C. Quick Center
1304 Walnut Street
Chester, PA 19013
610-499-4109
wdsbdc@widener.edu

By Appointment Only
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Widener University SBDC Outreach Location (By Appointment Only)


PHILADELPHIA COUNTY
Community First Fund
1301 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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.

Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 610-499-4109. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, 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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