SBDC in the News
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Penn State SBDC, Consultants Awarded State Honors
06/01/2021
Elizabeth Hay, a business consultant from the Penn State Small Business Development Center, was awarded the highest honor and recognized as “State Star” by the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center for her outstanding performance and client success.
Startup’s Success Tied to Penn State Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
05/27/2021
In the past year, Phospholutions CEO Hunter Swisher has expanded his business and raised over $10 million in venture capital funding to support the development of his technology after utilizing Penn State resources, like the SBDC, as an undergraduate.
SBDC a Key Resource for Businesses during Pandemic
04/26/2021
With the help of the CARES Act, the Penn State Small Business Development Center provided expanded services and resources to help small business owners and entrepreneurs recover during a period of significant upheaval following the pandemic.
Gattos Set Sights on Future with Global Social Impact Fund
04/21/2021
Penn State alumnus Lou Gatto and his wife, Kathy, have committed $1.1 million to create the Gatto Global Social Impact Fund at Smeal, which supports Penn State's entrepreneurial programs, including Penn State’s SBDC and Invent Penn State.
Startup Market Highlights Business Startup Resources
03/11/2021
During Penn State Startup Week, Lion LaunchPad hosted Startup Market, a resource fair featuring informational resources about accelerators, networking opportunities, and resources available to entrepreneurs, including the Penn State SBDC.
Ben Franklin’s Startup Boot Camp: Take Home Up to $10,000!
03/08/2021
Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator@StateCollege offered its no-cost Business Startup Boot Camp, where entrepreneurs networked, discussed business models, were mentored by the Penn State SBDC staff, and had the chance to win up to $10,000.
Friends Don’t Let Friends Leave Money on the Table
01/23/2021
With the events during the pandemic, it is important that small business owners seek out help and find resources that are available to them, such as no-cost, confidential assistance through the Penn State SBDC and other local organizations.
