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Offers one-on-one management consulting and training seminars for potential new and existing businesses.

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center provides no cost confidential consulting to entrepreneurs and small businesses. One-on-one consulting emphasizes education and guidance in finding practical solutions to business problems. Assists parties in investigating a business model, developing a business plan, or seeking to innovate and grow business. Serves Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.

Provides entrepreneurs with access to certification, networking, contract procurement assistance, one-on-one business support. Houses two federally funded business centers: the Mid Atlantic Small Business Transportation Resource Center and the Minority Business Development Agency Business Center of Pennsylvania.

Offers programs and services to assist aspiring and existing veteran entrepreneurs such as training, counseling and mentorship, and oversight of Federal procurement programs for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

Administers the services and programs of the City of Lebanon including: permits and licenses, recreation, community and economic development, accounts and finances, engineering, traffic, highway, recycling, building and zoning, shade trees, bureau of police, and public safety.

CADB is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Bethlehem through resident-led neighborhood revitalization initiatives focused on community-identified priorities. CADB staff provide direct support to low- to moderate-income tenants and homeowners in Bethlehem facing housing challenges. Current services and programs include Southside Tomorrow, a neighborhood-led community development initiative; an exterior rehabilitation and weatherization program; a tenant advocacy and mediation program; a community housing advocacy training program; support for the Alley House Program; and leadership training and support for the Pembroke Choice Neighborhoods community ambassadors.

Provides Business and Economic Development, Community Planning and Development. Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants, Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP), government contracting/procurement, international marketing/exporting, business loans and transportation planning.

Offers a comprehensive entrepreneurship program where returning citizens learn "Business 101" and how to transfer their "street skills" into the business world in order to open small businesses. Provides step by step instruction concerning how to start a business in Pennsylvania, including how to write a business plan, file the appropriate paperwork, and obtain a business privilege license.

Offers services to the community including business-related information, training workshops, educational programs, special events, advocacy for public policies, grand opening for member businesses, and networking events.

Provides programs for minority entrepreneurs who want to start and/or grow their business. Offers programs geared toward retail and food-based businesses.

Provides business counseling services to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs throughout Lancaster County. Small Business Development: provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with one-on-one counseling. -Business Incubator: offers an economical space, plus basic business support such as ongoing business consulting and technical assistance, conference room and shared copy and fax machines.

Provides a full range of accessible loan products, one-on-one business counseling, and marketing assistance to business owners where resources and opportunities for growth are limited.

Provides tourist and visitor information, a monthly newsletter, a membership directory, a calendar of events, area maps and brochures, industrial, club, organization, and church directories, relocation packets, business consultations, apartment listings, and S.C.O.R.E. services.

Provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. Also connects to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

Offers courses for prospective or early-stage entrepreneurs which teach the basics of starting a business and producing a business plan. Also offers the Microloan Program which provides loans and technical assistance to groups of 10-15 entrepreneurs who collectively guarantee the loans, mitigating the risk of lending to borrowers with limited collateral and credit history.

• Women's Business Center - This center expands on their current training programs as well as providing specific workshops, seminars and consulting for women-owned businesses.
• Women's Leadership Circles--An innovative program designed for women leaders to cultivate transformational leadership to impact life, business, community -- especially their lowest income communities.
• Social Enterprise Accelerator/Pitch Competition--highly regarded program for prospective social enterprises which provides business plan workshops, individual Technical Assistance,

Provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. Also connects to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.

Supports entrepreneurs in the successful creation of a new or emerging business. Provides planning and development support, small business services, and administrative and technical assistance.

Provides consulting, workshops, and other specialty business-building support at all stages of the business lifecycle.

Offers guidance, services, and resources for individuals and businesses who have ideas for new business opportunities or need help to expand.

Offers a six week program that covers business plan development, marketing, management, and financing for businesses. Successful graduates will have completed a business plan, developed and implemented legal business operations, and are invited to participate in the WORC micro-loan program.

Provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. Consultants work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-on-one engagements to help them with a range of business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and more.

Provides current information on events, activities, and resources available in the greater Elizabethtown area. Supports the local business environment through business development seminars, business referrals, special events, relocation information, networking opportunities, design assistance, and more.

The Lock Haven University Small Business Development Center is a member of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers, Inc. , a statewide, non-profit, network of university based centers that provide in-depth, quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and prospective small businesses. The Lock Haven University SBDC promotes growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement in existing small businesses in Clinton and Lycoming Counties. Small business owners or individuals interested in starting a small business in these areas are invited to request no fee assistance by contacting us. The Lock Haven University SBDC provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-to-one sessions to help them with a range of business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating f

Partners with residents, local businesses, and other key stakeholders to lead community engagement and neighborhood revitalization projects. Fosters community-driven economic development that both attracts new investment and empowers longstanding residents and businesses in our target service area.

Represents over 400 businesses of varying sizes from diverse industries and professions. Provides members with opportunities for marketing, education, growth, and community involvement thereby allowing them to enhance their business's success