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Getting connected to the right business mentors and experts is important and having someone local to talk to about your business provides many benefits. Read below to find out more about the local business networks, programs, and services available through our partners across Pennsylvania.
The statewide Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide no-cost confidential consulting and low-cost training in proven management fundamentals, helping small business owners and potential entrepreneurs make sound decisions for the successful operation of their business or navigate the business acquisition process.
Key Services : Business Development, Business Operations, Business Planning, Market Research, Training
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A nonprofit resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE’s experienced business mentors can provide your business with free, confidential, one-on-one business counseling and advice to strengthen your management and growth. With chapters across Pennsylvania, you can find a local business mentor ready to help advise you on online or in-person.
Key Services : Mentorship, One-on-One Consulting, Self-Assessment
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The APEX Accelerators program, formerly know as Procurement Technical Assistance Program, plays a critical role in identifing and helping a wide range of businesses enter and participate in the governement supply-chain. The program provides the education and training to ensure that all businesses can become capable of participating in federal, state, and local government contracts.
Key Services : Government Contracting, Technical Assistance, Training
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The BFTP provides access to the capital, knowledge, and networks that foster innovation, growth, and success for businesses in Pennsylvania. The four regional headquarters and six satellite offices of the BFTP help businesses respond to changing economic and market conditions, with an emphasis on accelerating technology commercialization; supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and established manufacturers; and driving public and private investment.
Key Services : Technology Businesses, Business Development, Business Operations, Business Planning, Funding
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Our local and regional PREP partners have the experience and know-how to assist individuals starting a new venture, as well as existing businesses interested in ongoing business development and growth. PREP offers one-on-one counseling, specialized workshops, online training, financial incentives, and more designed specifically to meet the needs of our entrepreneurs.
Key Services : Business Site Search, Funding, Local Assistance, One-on-One Consulting, Training
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With one of the largest international networks of any state, our experts offer business counseling services to assist in you in selling your products and services in international markets around the world. Our Regional Export Network has partner offices throughout Pennsylvania ready to work with your business to increase your sales in new markets outside of the United States.
Key Services : Exporting, International Business, Networking, Training
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The seven private, nonprofit Industrial Resource Centers across Pennsylvania help manufacturers respond to changing markets, new technology, and the competitive pressures of today’s global economy. The IRCs can assist you with strategies for enhancing productivity and eliminating waste, developing new and improved products, market differentiation, and workforce development strategies.
Key Services : Manufacturers/Processors, Business Operations, One-on-One Consulting, Training, Workforce Development
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Invent Penn State’s LaunchBox & Innovation Network features 23 innovation spaces that provide no-cost and low-cost resources to entrepreneurs and innovators across Pennsylvania. These centers are open to the public with no Penn State affiliation required. Entrepreneurs are welcome to access services at any location in the network, regardless of where they live or work.
Key Services : Accelerators and Bootcamps, Business Development, Business Planning, One-on-One Consulting, Legal services, Training
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The HDBA program provides technical assistance and business support services designed to increase access to capital, promote economic empowerment, and increase the number of small and diverse businesses engaging in business with Pennsylvania and other government entities.
Key Services : Funding, Government Contracting, One-on-One Consulting, Training
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