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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
Planting the Seeds for Online Digital Growth
12/09/2022
TrailBlaze Creative is facilitating a social media cohort for ag businesses in partnership with Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) and PennWest Clarion. Register today for "Planting the Seeds for Online Digital Growth" for access to training opportunities, exposure to best practices, and assistance optimizing your social media presence. The registration deadline for this event is January 15, 2023.
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
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State Inspires Entrepreneurs, Community
11/29/2022
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State, hosted by the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC), connected community members and entrepreneurs with Penn State's vibrant ecosystem of investors, researchers, and startup champions.
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Business Starts
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Clients Served
2452
Jobs Supported
$21M
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