2009 Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC/EDS Seminar Series for Women and Minority-Owned Small Businesses

This four part seminar series sponsored by EDS, an HP Companion, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, the CREDC (Capital Region Economic Development Corporation) and the KU SBDC will commence on February 20, 2009 at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber Office.

The first workshop in this series is titled "The Pitch": Your Business Story. This interactive workshop will help you quickly translate your business ideas into a powerful marketing message. Based on the Pitch-then-Plan process inspired by Guy Kawaski's best-selling book, The Art of the Start, this workshop will help you develop an effective sales strategy.

The workshop will help you to be concise and concrete about the aspects of your success--what you know, what you will do and what you are selling.

Click here to register for the first of four free live workshops on Friday, February 20, 2009, from 9 A.M. to noon.

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the following workshops in the series: Friday, March 20, 2009--Going Global...Exporting 101,
Wednesday, April 22, 2009--What are your Financial Statements Telling you About your Business? and Thursday, May 14, 2009 How to Buy Money-Marketing Business.  All sessions run from 9 A.M. to noon at the Harrisburg Office.

 

Attention Restaurant Owners and
Medical Practitioners

Scroll down this page for information on two special edition, Listening to Your Business workshops, just for you.  On January 27th the KU SBDC will hold a session catering specifically to restaurant owners, and on February 4th a workshop servicing medical practitioners.

For information call the KU SBDC, toll free at 1-866-458-7232, or
(484) 646-4003.

 John Hannafin Paints 10,000 Mile Journey with Help From the KU SBDC and the SEA Program

John Hannafin's zest for his work is clearly illustrated through his lively and fluid paintings. In a project called, Art Across America, his brush captured images across the country from the east coast and throughout the west, but passion doesn't pay the rent. Business planning guidance from the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center has helped Hannafin to create a living from what he lives to do.

Click here to read more about John Hannafin and Art Across America, and how the KU SBDC helped him succeed.

Attention Restaurant Owners: Special edition
Listening to Your Business

~Co-Sponsored by SeedCo.~

Is the current economy negatively affecting your restaurant? Let the KU SBDC help you and your restaurant overcome today's challenges and succeed. This $20, four-hour live workshop includes the same learning materials and opportunities of a Listening to Your Business seminar, but is specifically geared towards the restaurant owner. Workshop is limited to 20 restaurant owners.

To register contact Linda Mulgrew at lmulgrew@seedcopa.com for the January 27, 8 A.M. to noon session, to be held at the KU SBDC office in Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) in Exton. Payments can be made by check or credit card.  Please make checks payable to CCEDC and mail it to
Linda Mulgew, Loan Coordinator
SeedCo. of PA/CCEDC
737 Constitution Dr. Exton, PA 19341.

If you have any questions, please call Linda at (610) 458-5700.

Attention Medical Practitioners:

Special Edition Listening to Your Business

~Co-Sponsored by SeedCo.~

Is the current economy affecting your medical practice? Then join the KU SBDC for this free, four-hour workshop specifically for medical practitioners.  This workshop includes the same learning materials and opportunities as Listening to Your Business, and Listening to Your Business for Restaurant Owners.

                     Limited to 20 medical practices. 

Click here to register for the February 4th session, from 1-5 P.M. This workshop will be held in the new KU SBDC facility located at:
15155 Kutztown Rd. Kutztown, PA 19530.

What's new at the KU SBDC?

The New E-Journal is now available--The world is changing, and the KU SBDC is changing with it.  In today's economy and environment, entrepreneurs are searching for new communication opportunities.  Click here to view the E-Journal.

Visit the new KU SBDC Blog--Click here to visit our new, exciting blog where you'll have the opportunity to read rich content, see current videos and share your thoughts and ideas with fellow entrepreneurs in these challenging economic times.

Ready for you now, the new Consulting Services and Learning Opportunities Guide--Click here to access a PDF of our comprehensive guide to all KU SBDC services.  It provides access to information on one of the largest online e-learning libraries on the Web; providing you the tools you need to successfully build and maintain your business. You can access the guide online or print out a hardcopy.

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7 Week SEA Program

-Future or existing entrepreneurs can get help starting or growing their businesses! This dynamic live workshop series will run for seven weeks, and each three-hour session will offer business ideas. The program starts with a conference call and online learning when you contact us.
-Click here for more information and to register for this exciting new program.

Doing Business with the Commonwealth

-Learn how to participate in government contracting with the KU SBDC Government Procurement Consultants.  Some topics to be discussed are: bidding opportunities, the State's purchasing process, and resources and minority certification processes.
-The workshop will be held at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber.   

-Mark your calendar for Monday, February 9th from 9:00 A.M. to noon for this free workshop. Click here to register.

Federal Certification Seminar

How to obtain Federal SBA 8(a)/SDB or HUBZone Certification

-Are you a small business owner? Do you want to understand the Federal 8(a)SDB or HUBZone Certification process? Take this opportunity to obtain your certification. Learn how to use your certification to gain government prime or sub contracts and get tips on how to market your business to federal contractors. 
-This seminar is free and will be held on January 26 from 9 A.M. to noon at the Harrisburg Regional Chamber.
-Click here to register and find out more.

Certification
Made Simple

-This three-hour informational session discusses and reviews the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) certification application.
-Participants will be led through the application by a representative from the Department of General Services Bureau of Minority and Women Business Opportunities (BMWBO).
-All sessions are held at the Harrisburg location.
-Click here to register.

Learning Opportunities:

-The KU SBDC recently added 23 bilingual (English/Spanish) learning opportunities to its already extensive online library, covering topics such as sales, marketing, financing and business planning. The new modules are funded by VISA of San Francisco, CA.  They are available to entrepreneurs in the U.S., Central and South America.  -Click here to access the new Spanish library.
-Click here to visit the KU Latino Business Resource Center (KU LBRC) on the Web.

-The Pitch, a webinar, is the first of a series on building your business plan.  It is based on one of the best-selling books for small business by Guy Kawasaki, The Art of the Start. Sign up today.
-Click here to register for this as well as the other webinars in this series.
 

-The First Step
This free, live 90 minute conference call uses the phone to deliver an interactive experience. We will provide you with an hour and a half overview of all KU SBDC client services and learning resources.
-For all individuals seeking KU SBDC services, click here to register now. "Your success is our mission."