Join us for an insightful seminarduring the 48th Annual Penn State Ag Progress Days, hosted by the PennsylvaniaSmall Business Development Center (PASBDC)Agriculture Center of Excellence (Ag COE) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This seminar aims to empower Pennsylvania agricultural producers andsmall businesses seeking guidance, support, and funding opportunities. Discover the mission, objectives, and resources offered by the PASBDC Ag Center of Excellence and PennTAP, both dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within Pennsylvania's business and agricultural landscape. Representatives from PennTAP and the USDA will be present to delve into the details of the USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant, including eligibility criteria, application process, timing, and the potential impact on agricultural and small business enterprises. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and explore funding avenues to propel your business forward. Registration is not required for this free seminar.

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 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.