February 9, 2010
Kutztown SBDC: What Stage is Your Business In?
If you are determined to make your business a success, then you've come to the right place! The Kutztown University Small Business Development Center fulfills its mission to encourage regional economic growth by providing existing and potential entrepreneurs with consulting services and learning opportunities. We currently provide these services at our outreach offices in Exton, Lancaster, Kutztown, Reading and Harrisburg. The following services are available at those offices:
General Business Consulting, Technology Commercialization Assistance Program, International Marketing, Government Marketing, Environmental Assistance, and Learning Opportunities
Latest Kutztown SBDC Blog Entries
Ben Franklin Technology Partners and PennTAP Announce the $35,000 NEW Energy Idea Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2010Ben Franklin Technology Partners and PennTAP Announce the $35,000 NEW Energy Idea ContestState College, PA – The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (BFTP/CNP) announce their… Read more »
Governor Rendell says $22 Million Investment Will Create 375 Jobs Statewide, Stimulate Pennsylvania's Technology Sector
Governor Rendell says $22 Million Investment Will Create 375 Jobs Statewide, Stimulate Pennsylvania's Technology SectorHarrisburg: The commonwealth approved nearly $22 million in investments today to support innovation and help new technology companies grow and create 375 jobs, Governor… Read more »
Why Restaurants Fail
There are many reasons why a business can fail, especially a restaurant. Knowing where other businesses have fallen short is where a new business can excel. The basis for this article is to show the key reasons why restaurants fail, so that others can learn from these mistakes without having to… Read more »
SBA American Recovery Act
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Recovery Act") (P.L. 111-5). On March 16, 2009, SBA implemented sections 501 and 502 of the Recovery Act, which provide fee relief on 7(a) and 504 loans and an increased… Read more »
eNews: The September 2009 eNewsletter has been released
In This Issue Leland Nelson - Dirty Dog Hauling Government Loan Programs Interactive Live Workshop for Existing Businesses Four-Part Business Planning Live Workshop The First Step Live Workshop Click here to access the newsletter
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Client Success Story
Bernadette Ward and Ladd Forsline
Colorfin, LLC
Traditionally, pastel colors are packaged as sticks; however, Co-founders Ladd Forsline and Bernadette Ward of Colorfin have manipulated the pastel formula, resulting in a lowdust, erasable, softer pastel, so soft it is packaged in a pan much like a makeup compact, called a PanPastelâ„¢. With help from KU SBDC consultants Alex Whan and Martin Brill, Colorfin has transformed its novel product into a booming international business. Read More
