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Ag Marketing Series
This on-demand 3-part marketing series will break down social media, storytelling, and a holistic approach to marketing your ag businesses. Attend one or all sessions. Register in advance to receive recordings. Registration for all sessions ends on 6/30 at 11 pm.
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The First Steps to Small Business Success
Tuesday, June 14 at 12 pm
Tuesday, July 12 at 9 am
Tuesday, August 9 at 10 amJoin us for our monthly webinar designed for people who are thinking about starting a business or who are in the early stages of starting up. 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
- 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
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USDA SBIR Grant Opportunities
Monday, June 27 at Noon
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits and stimulate technological innovations in the private sector. Attend this one hour webinar to learn how to research USDA SBIR grants opportunities and tips for submitting a successful application.
Panelists include:
- Melinda Coffman, SBIR Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Kelly Wylam, Director of Innovation Partnership (IPart), Ben Franklin Technology Partners
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Building Internal and External Small Business Communities
Wednesday, June 29 at Noon
Every business focuses on sales, and the key to successful selling is a strong internal team with effective and efficient communication. Not only that, a well-thought-out, systematic approach to generatating leads will bring in the customers and clients you most desire.
Spud Marshall is a social entrepreneur, creative community builder, and lover of fog machines. He is the author of “Designing Creative Communities” and founder of My Creative Community, which provides strategic support to organizations interested in designing engaging experiences for their communities. Spud will bring his experience to this one-hour livestream and share his tips for building community both inside and outside your business.
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Pennsylvania SBDC Events Calendar
Find an SBDC educational opportunity in your local area.
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On Demand Content
Access recorded content at your convenience.
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SBA Online Learning Center
Complete self-paced, online business training courses.