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SUMMARY:Real Talk Series for Small Business: Growth Through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/28/2025\nTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 64 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 8/28/2025 12:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jeanne Best (814) 393-2060 \nProgram Format: Multi-session Course\nTraining Topics: Business Financing\, Business Plan\, Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Cash Flow Management\, Intellectual Property\, Managing a Business\, Marketing/Sales\, Networking Event\, Risk Management\, Technology\nDescription:\nThe PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center\, in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners\, is hosting a powerful new speaker series led by entrepreneur and investor Brian Slawin. This monthly lineup runs through March 2026\, offering real-world insights\, hard-earned lessons\, and actionable strategies for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators. Each session—ranging from topics like challenging industry norms\, raising capital\, and scaling innovation to lessons learned from the startup journey—is filled with practical tools and interactive discussions. \nEach event is scheduled as a one-hour webinar\, except for the final networking-focused master class taking place in person on March 19\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. in Oil City\, Venango County.   \nIn this Real Talk Series for Small Business on Commercializing Ideas for Growth\, we will discuss Growth Through Innovation. Whether you’re launching your first business or looking to take your company to the next level\, this series is designed to spark new ideas\, build confidence\, and provide clarity for your entrepreneurial path. \nThis training provides insights and guidance on how innovation is used – and can be leveraged – to help a company go from good to great! \nHow companies balance incremental improvements (quick wins) with disruptive bets (long-term plays) to structure an innovation portfolio to\nHelp manage risks while maintaining a pipeline of future growth opportunities.\nThe important role that leadership lays in aligning strategic intent with a clear vision\, resources and guardrails aligning innovation goals with a broader business strategy.\nThe way that customer-centric innovation can drive sustainable growth through deep customer understanding.\nAnd\, helping companies identify what business they are really in\, rather than just being a business doing a thing.\nFuture sessions include:  \nThursday\, September 25\, 2025 – 8 Questions Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know the Answers To (Webinar) \nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 – My Dad Stole My Startup’s Money (Webinar) \nThursday\, November 20\, 2025 – How to Start Your Startup as a Non-Technical Founder (Webinar) \nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 – How to Hook Investors to WIN (Webinar) \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026 – Don’t Quit Your Daydream (Webinar) \nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 – NETWORKING (In person – Oil City\, PA) \nInstructions:\nYou will receive information for Zoom after you have registered for the event. \nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. We ask that the seminar fee be paid prior to the event to guarantee your space. You may send a check payable to ‘PennWest University’ to the following address: \nAttention: PennWest University – Clarion SBDC Training Coordinator \nPennWest University  \n896 E. Main Street \nClarion PA 16214-3873 \nCancellation/Refund Policy: Cancellation/Refund Policy: \nIf you are registered for a class or webinar and are unable to attend\, please notify the Small Business Development Center\, before the event\, at (814) 393-2060 as other applicants may be waiting for the course. Substitutions can be made at any time. \nThe following cancellation/rescheduling policy apply to all face to face classes unless noted otherwise: * Five (5) or more business days notice: Full Refund or may reschedule for a class that is within the calendar year. Less than five (5) days notice\, no refund. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
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SUMMARY:Second Step: Developing a Business Plan - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/21/2025\nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EDT)\nRegistration Deadline: 8/21/2025 5:10 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Terri Cook 14126481542 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Business Plan\, Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Managing a Business\nDescription:\nMost financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning\, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. \nVirtual  \nRegistration Policies:\nRegistration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check\, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event. \nRefund Policy: If you wish to request a refund\, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled\, all fees will be returned. \nSpecial Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law\, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/second-step-developing-a-business-plan-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Transferring the Business: Family\, Partners\, or Team
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8/19/2025 12:00 pm\nRegistration Deadline: 8/19/2025 12:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jasmita Saini \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Buy/Sell Business\, Managing a Business\nDescription:\n. \n     Plan a smooth handoff by learning how to prepare family members or internal successors to take over. \nThis session is ideal for businesses in the Succession stage\, where the owner is planning for a transition or exit. This may involve selling the business\, passing it on to family or staff\, or winding it down strategically. \nThis event is a part of Lehigh SBDC’s PRIME Series. Check out the other sessions \nInstructions:\nThis is a part of the PRIME Series\, covering four stages of business growth.  \nAcceleration Stage\nThis session is ideal for businesses in the Acceleration stage\, where entrepreneurs are transitioning from startup to established operations. These businesses may be experiencing early profitability\, building a repeat customer base\, or refining their offerings based on real-world feedback. \nExpansion Stage\nThis session is ideal for businesses in the Expansion stage\, where growth is becoming tangible. These businesses may be hiring\, entering new markets\, or scaling operations to meet increased demand. \nOptimization Stage\nThis session is ideal for businesses in the Optimization stage\, where the focus is on sustaining success. These businesses may be seeking greater efficiency\, stronger customer retention\, and long-term profitability without major expansion. \nSuccession Stage\nThis session is ideal for businesses in the Succession stage\, where the owner is planning for a transition or exit. This may involve selling the business\, passing it on to family or staff\, or winding it down strategically.
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SUMMARY:Navigating PA Taxes and Regulations for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Date: 3/19/2025\nTime: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 187 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 3/19/2025 8:00 AM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jeanne Best (814) 393-2060 \nProgram Format: Online Meeting (Live)\nTraining Topics: Agriculture\, Business Financing\, Business Start-up/Preplanning\, Managing a Business\nDescription:\nJoin the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Agriculture Center of Excellence for this comprehensive webinar designed to equip farmers with the essential knowledge and practical tools necessary to navigate the complexities of tax and regulations affecting their operations. The session will begin by clarifying the definition of a “farm” within regulatory contexts\, establishing a foundational understanding crucial for determining eligibility for various tax benefits. \nKey topics include: \nWhat is a Farm: Establishing the regulatory definition of a farm and understanding how this designation affects tax eligibility and compliance.\nPennsylvania Sales Tax & Use Tax: Participants will learn the nuances of how these taxes apply to agricultural products and services\, including scenarios that may trigger tax liabilities.\nMotor Fuel Tax: Detailed guidance on the specific rules governing motor fuel purchases will be provided\, ensuring farmers understand how to manage these costs efficiently while remaining compliant.\nPersonal Income Tax Considerations: The session will cover strategies for managing personal income tax obligations that impact farm income\, helping farmers optimize their tax positions.\nExemption Certificates: An in-depth review of these certificates will be presented\, illustrating how they can be applied to reduce tax burdens and streamline compliance processes.\nAttendees will benefit from interactive discussions and practical examples tailored to the agricultural industry. By the end of the training\, farmers will have a clearer understanding of their tax obligations and regulatory requirements\, empowering them to make informed decisions that support the financial health and sustainability of their farming operations. \nInstructions:\nYou will receive information about how to receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email.
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SUMMARY:Complying with the New U.S. Treasury “Beneficial Ownership Information” Filing Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday December 18th at noon to hear from Penn State Ag and Shale Law Staff Attorney Brook Duer as he discusses the impacts of the New U.S. Treasury “Beneficial Ownership Information” Filing Requirements on agricultural businesses. \nEffective January 1\, 2024\, a new federal law called the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires defined business entities\, including many small or even one-person businesses\, to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them (also known as their “beneficial owners”) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This applies to corporations\, limited liability companies or any other entity that required filings with the Pennsylvania Department of State (or another state’s equivalent) for its creation.  This new filing\, which can be done entirely on-line\, is called “Beneficial Ownership Information” or “BOI” for short.  January 1\, 2025\, is the deadline for businesses to make their BOI filings if the entity was formed prior to January 1\, 2024.  \nThis webinar is intended to quickly review everything you need to know about this new legal requirement and to find out about the resources available to help you complete this filing on time.  \nMore information and registration: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/31975
URL:https://www.growtogetherberks.com/event/complying-with-the-new-u-s-treasury-beneficial-ownership-information-filing-requirements/
LOCATION:Online\, United States
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