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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
Digital Marketing Blueprint Series: Architecting a Business Website
09/20/2023
Join Penn State SBDC for the seventh session in our 10-part Blueprint digital marketing series. In this session, Hosts will also share essential elements of website content, such as design elements, page navigation, copywriting tips, accessibility, user experience factors, and Search Engine Optimization best practices.
Client Success
Grounded in Health and a Network of Small Business Support
05/03/2022
In 2016, Jennifer Malloy set out on a journey to improve her health and wellness. In doing so, she created her own business, “Grounding Roots and Individualized Nutrition LLC” or GRIN. Penn State SBDC provided guidance on creating an LLC, managing business taxes and insurance, and how to avoid phishing scams.
In the News
Berks, Chester Small Businesses Named 2023 SBA Award Winners
04/15/2023
Martin Brill, coordinator of Ag Center of Excellence at the Penn State SBDC, proudly nominated Unique Snacks for Eastern Pennsylvania District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year. Unique Snacks is a sixth-generation business, committed to providing excellent service and snacks to its customers.
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Business Starts
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Clients Served
1434
Jobs Supported
$32M
Capital Formation