SBDC in the News
For media inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Fegert,
ejh5029@psu.edu.
Fairfield Greenhouse Celebrates Grand Opening
05/10/2023
Fairfield Greenhouse, a Penn State SBDC client, hosted a grand opening celebration from May 12 through May 14 to commemorate their new beginning. In the months coming, Fairfield Greenhouse has exciting plans to expand operations!
Penn State SBDC Celebrates 25 Years of Assistance
05/05/2023
The Penn State SBDC celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 2, 2023. The celebration featured clients from each of our four counties: Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, and Mifflin to talk about their small business success in the industry.
Berks, Chester Small Businesses Named 2023 SBA Award Winners
04/18/2023
Martin Brill, Agriculture Center of Excellence Coordinator at Penn State Small Business Development Center, was thrilled to nominate and award, Unique Snacks for the Eastern Pennsylvania District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year!
Small Business Development Center to Host SBDC Day Reception
02/24/2023
On March 15, the Penn State SBDC celebrated SBDC Day with the local community to commemorate the success of the SBDC and their clients. The SBDC's ecosystem partners shared resources to help small businesses start, grow, and prosper!
Deadluck Manufacturing Owners Find Fulfillment
02/15/2023
With the assistance of John Peterson, Penn State SBDC consultant, the owners of Deadluck Manufacturing developed their business plan, market research, and financial projections to grow a successful and profitable company.
Americans are Starting New Businesses at Record Rates
01/24/2023
Not only is business booming in Pennsylvania, but it’s a good place for business to boom! In a ranking released on Nov. 30, Pennsylvania is ranked No. 4 for the best states to launch companies. HappyValley Industry is buckled in for 2023 and ready for another record year!
Alumnus Hunter Swisher Named Forbes ’30 under 30′
01/24/2023
Hunter Swisher, former Penn State student and current founder and CEO of Phospholutions, was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 in the social impact category. His company raised $22 million toward enhancing the efficiency of phosphorus fertilizers.
Anonymous Donor Makes Gift to Create the Brand Academy
12/07/2022
The Brand Academy, a joint project of Intercollegiate Athletics and Invent Penn State, will utilize the resources provided by the Penn State SBDC to help student-athletes and others with brand-driven businesses to manage and monetize their personal brand.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State Inspires Entrepreneurs
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.
