Upcoming Events available to small businesses:

If you are interested in attending any of the events listed below or would like more information, contact Jo Cramer at or call (814) 677-4800 ext. 113.

Registration fees may be paid for qualifying microloan clients.

FUNDS ARE LIMITED!

November 19, 2009

“Go2Meeting & Skype”$10.00

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Hoss’s Steak & Seafood

2432 Route 257

Cranberry PA

Facilitated by Heather Mohnkern of CS Technologies Plus

Social media can provide a low or no cost solution to marketing your business and growing your network 24-hours a day from any location. We will show you how!

December 3, 2009

“Tools of the Trade: Graphics, Video & Audio”$10.00

1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Hoss’s Steak & Seafood

2432 Route 257

Cranberry PA

Facilitated by Heather Mohnkern of CS Technologies Plus

Social media can provide a low or no cost solution to marketing your business and growing your network 24-hours a day from any location. We will show you how!

December 4, 2009

“FaceBook”- part of the Lunch & Learn series Free- Registration Required

12:00 pm-1:00 pm Box Lunches available for $5.00 CS Technologies Plus

2803 Route 257

Seneca, PA

Facilitated by CS Technologies Plus

Social media can provide a low or no cost solution to marketing your business and growing your network 24-hours a day from any location. We will show you how!

December 10, 2009

“First Step Workshops: Starting and Growing a Successful Business”$25.00

9am - 12pm5:30pm-8:30pm

GannonUniversity - AJ PalumboCenterOR EdinboroUniversity at Meadville

824 Peach Street789 Bessemer Street

Erie,PAMeadville, PA

Presented by GannonSmallBusinessDevelopmentCenter

New business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience is encouraged to attend one of the Gannon SBDC First Step Workshop before meeting with one of our consultants. The start-up essentials workshop is a three hour program.

Topics discussed:

  • Lifestyle requirements that are involved in owning a business
  • How to assess the feasibility of your business ideas
  • Differences between business organizations and structures
  • How to develop a business plan
  • How to obtain financing
  • How to market your product or service
  • Applications and licenses needed to start your business
  • How to conduct research on your industry
  • Market and competition
  • Regulations governing a business
  • Environmental regulation compliance
  • Other resources you can use to help you plan and succeed

March

26 Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.) Conference!

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Jo Cramer at or 814-676-4800 X113.