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AI for Small Business: Getting Started
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
AI for Small Business: Getting Started is an introductory seminar for small business owners who want to better understand how AI can support their business.
Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Williamsport LaunchBox powered by Ken and Kristie Healy as we partner to host this hybrid event! Whether you choose to join us in-person at the LaunchBox or online, you will hear from Chelsea Blair, a business consultant with the Penn State SBDC, who will be speaking on the topic.
Participants will learn what AI is and where it can be used in everyday operations. The seminar will also cover practical prompting techniques, choosing the right tools, and improving AI-generated results. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to use AI safely, ethically, and effectively in their business.
In-person seating is limited.
*AI generated image used in the graphic for this event.
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The First Steps to Small Business Success - 1 Hour Virtual Event
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
If you’re interested in entrepreneurship or are thinking about starting a business, attend this virtual one-hour version of our monthly First Steps to Small Business Success webinar to get an overview of what it takes to start and run a business. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if launching a business is right for you.
Topics covered include:
- Business structures
- How to assess the feasibility of your business idea
- Legal and tax implications of owning a business
- How to develop a business plan
- Funding options and how to compile a bank-ready financial package
- Where to find other resources that may help you succeed
Training sessions will be offered as a pre-recording with the opportunity to ask live questions throughout with a Penn State SBDC business consultant.
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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for large corporations. Small businesses can also be affected by cyberattacks, data breaches, and other online threats—and knowing how to prepare can make a big difference.
Join the Penn State Small Business Development Center, the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State, the Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy, and John Maize, faculty member at Penn College of Technology, for a basic-level introduction to cybersecurity designed specifically for small-business owners and entrepreneurs.
During this session, you’ll learn what cybersecurity means for your business, how a cyberattack or data breach can affect day-to-day operations, what steps to take if an incident occurs, and practical ways to strengthen your business’s cybersecurity.
Whether you’re just getting started or want to better understand how to protect your business, this session will provide practical information and guidance you can put to use.
Topics will include:
- What cybersecurity is and why it matters to small businesses
- Common ways a small business can be affected by a cyberattack or data breach
- Wht to do if your business experiences a cyber incident
- Practical steps you can take to protect your business and reduce your risk
This event will be held in person at Williamsport LaunchBox, with a Zoom option available for those who cannot attend in person. In-person attendance is limited to 12 participants.
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