SBDC in the News
For media inquiries, please contact Elizabeth Fegert,
ejh5029@psu.edu.
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.
Entrepreneurs Compete for Better Future at Tech Tournament
05/02/2022
In late April, Invent Penn State held their annual Tech Tournament, where tech companies competed in a dynamic timed-pitch event. Program participants leveraged the resources of the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Penn State, including the Penn State SBDC.
