Working in the counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset, the Center has worked with many businesses that have positively impacted the region's economy since it began in 1979. It is part of the Pennsylvania Association of SBDCs and the national Association of Small Business Development Centers. This allows the Center to use the resources associated with the national network besides the expertise of the SBDC staff and Saint Francis University. The SBDC provides assistance to both existing small business owners and those thinking about starting business.
Assistance comes in two general areas.
Of primary importance is to provide free and confidential consulting to entrepreneurs. Assistance is provided in many areas including business plan development, start-up procedures, financing proposals and market analysis. Please click on the Services button for more detailed information on SBDC services. Secondarily, the SBDC presents a variety of seminars and workshops geared to the small business community. The calendar of events section of our home page outlines a number of events scheduled by both the SBDC and CGC and other organizations throughout the region.