Welcome to Startup Alleghenies. Startup Alleghenies is a free program in central Pennsylvania that helps aspiring entrepreneurs locate the information, tools, and connections that will move their idea from vision to market. Startup Alleghenies entrepreneurs are mentored by our coaches who help them navigate a vast network of resources.
This service is free of charge due to the support of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and partners.
Are you ready to meet your coach and get started?
Why Be An Entrepreneur
The common belief is that entrepreneurs start and develop their own businesses because they have a great idea and they want to make a lot of money. Of course, it helps to have a great idea and there is a chance that you will make a lot of money but established successful entrepreneurs state very different reasons why they love being an entrepreneur. There are a few reasons that may surprise you.
- They care about doing Great Work.
- They want to decide for themselves what “work” looks like.
- The fear of failure motivates some people.
- They want to call the shots, oversee their own destiny, set their own life.
- They want to use their personal strengths to make the most difference in the world.
- They enjoy knowing that every action that they personally take has a direct impact on their business.
- They want the freedom to spend as much time as possible with their family.
- They want to leave a personal legacy.
- They want to have a sense of accomplishment.
- They want to have the flexibility to deal with people who are motivated by things other than money.
Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but if you do have the bug to experience freedom and still generate income, entrepreneurship can lead to an amazing life. You get to set your own schedule. You get to call the shots and answer to yourself.
Why Start a Business In The Alleghenies
The common belief is that entrepreneurs start and develop their own businesses because they have a great idea and they want to make a lot of money. Of course, it helps to have a great idea and there is a chance that you will make a lot of money but established successful entrepreneurs state very different reasons why they love being an entrepreneur. There are a few reasons that may surprise you.
- They care about doing Great Work.
- They want to decide for themselves what “work” looks like.
- The fear of failure motivates some people.
- They want to call the shots, oversee their own destiny, set their own life.
- They want to use their personal strengths to make the most difference in the world.
- They enjoy knowing that every action that they personally take has a direct impact on their business.
- They want the freedom to spend as much time as possible with their family.
- They want to leave a personal legacy.
- They want to have a sense of accomplishment.
- They want to have the flexibility to deal with people who are motivated by things other than money.
Entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone, but if you do have the bug to experience freedom and still generate income, entrepreneurship can lead to an amazing life. You get to set your own schedule. You get to call the shots and answer to yourself.