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Helping businesses in Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and Mifflin counties start, grow, and prosper.
Our Services
Consulting
Achieve your small business goals through no-cost, confidential advising to help you start, manage, and grow a successful small business.
Educational Programming
Develop the planning, management, and financial skills necessary to make your business thrive by attending a free or low-cost training event.
Specialized Services
Access the tools and information that meet your unique small business needs through specialized programming and resources.
Featured Event
National SBDC Day: Celebrating Jabebo's Journey
03/20/2024
Join us for SBDC Day to celebrate our client, Jabebo. During the session, Kevin and Mary Abbott, owners of Jabebo, will share their experience working with the Penn State SBDC. Attendees will go behind the scenes to explore Jabebo's production facility and ask questions to learn more about Jabebo' entrepreneurial experience.
Client Success
Empowering Change through All Things Kind
01/01/2024
Jaimie Holsinger always had a passion for making a positive impact. Inspired by her mission to instill kindness in others and her family’s entrepreneurial history, she founded All Things Kind, a photography business. After wanting to do more, she sought the help of the Penn State SBDC to put her dreams into action and opened All Things Kind Market.
In the News
Penn State SBDC: A Vital Asset for Regional Growth
03/13/2024
In celebration of America’s SBDCs’ impact on local communities, SBDC Day will take place nationwide on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Throughout the day, the Penn State SBDC will host two events that are open and free to the public to recognize the achievements and growth of our small business's in the local community.
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Business Starts
612
Clients Served
3,515
Jobs Supported
$23M+
Capital Formation