Join us for our monthly seminar/webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or are in the early stages of starting. Our small business experts will share the key aspects of starting a business and help you determine if you’re ready to start a business. The First Step to Small Business Success is being offered as an in-person program with an online/streaming option.

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
• How to market your product or service
• Health and safety regulations that may apply to your business
• Where to find other resources that may help you succeed

Sponsored by: SCORE Mentors of Central PA

This event is offered in-person and virtually.

The Ag Center of Excellence at the PA Small Business Development Center is hosting a free, on-demand, informal grant panel discussion for new and existing agricultural entities. This is your opportunity to learn about grant opportunities in the state and learn the process for grant application that you can use to build, diversify and grow your business.

Key Take Away:

• Where to find grant opportunities

• Determine if you/your operation is a good fit for a grant

• Preparing forms & other materials necessary for application

• Resources available to assist with application process

Learn about grant best practices from:

• Pennsylvania Deaprtment of Agriculture – Ag Business Development Center

• PA Center for Beef Excellence

• PA Center for Dairy Excellence

• Penn State Extension

• Chester County Economic Development Center AgConnect

• Horizon Farm Credit