These workshops cover the basic information needed to start a business such as business and marketing plans, financing, types of organizations, and rules and regulations.

Offered at various locations throughout the Southern Alleghenies region, the workshop lasts approximately 2 hours.  Pre-registration is required at least two business days in advance.

Workshops are subject to rescheduling due to enrollment; in this event, every effort will be made to contact you in advance. The normal $15.00 fee is being waived by the SBDC due to donations from AmeriServ Financial. To register, please contact the Saint Francis University SBDC at (814) 472-3200 or email us at sbdc@francis.edu.

The First Step: Pre-Business Planning Workshops

CAMBRIA COUNTY (2 Locations)

Saint Francis University SBDC
117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, PA

January 30 ……………………….. 5 pm – 7 pm

February 27 …………………….  5 pm – 7 pm
March 27 …………………………  5 pm – 7 pm
April 24 …….…………………  5 pm – 7 pm

JARI Center for Business Development
160 JARI Drive, Johnstown, PA

April 9 ………………………..9 am – 11 am

BEDFORD COUNTY

Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
203 S. Juliana St., Bedford, PA

March 7 ….………………….. 9 am – 11 am

SOMERSET COUNTY

Somerset Trust Historic Conference Room
131 N. Center Avenue, Somerset, PA

May 15 …..………………….. 9 am – 11 am