Lehigh University
Small Business Development Center
Helping Businesses Start, Grow, and Prosper
Upcoming Programs
Based on 25 years of working with small businesses, the Small Business Development Center recognizes the need for solid, cost-effective information that is easily accessible to our local business community.
We partner with local experts who donate their time to speak to our groups.
Take advantage of this wealth of knowledge for a nominal fee!
Upcoming Events:
To register for any SBDC seminar or workshop please visit the SBDC eCenter.
SEMINAR: How to Win SBIR/STTR Awards (5/21)
Presented by the Southeastern PA, PTAC Program
Click image for PDF poster Who Should Attend: Are you an entrepreneur with Intellectual Property that has commercial prospects? Do you need money to test, develop and commercialize your idea? Have you held off research and development because of a lack of capital? Do the Venture Capital markets want too much of your potential success?
If any of these are true, our upcoming SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) seminar may be for you. The SBIR program is a ‘non-dilutive’ venture financing grant program run in three phases by 11 Federal Agencies.
Initial SBIR grants help you conduct a feasibility study of the scientific and technical merits of your idea. Later phases expand the testing and development of your IP and assist you with commercialization. These grants involve large amounts of funding. Products developed through this program have led to huge innovations in medicine, energy, defense, education, agriculture and transportation.
This seminar will be run by Mr. John
Davis, Pres. & COO of Jade Research Corp. Mr. Davis is a professional with over 30 years of federal proposal, project management and SBIR experience.
Attendees receive Jade’ Research’s 100 page SBIR workbook.
This is a FULL DAY seminar that is much MORE than an introductory program:
You Will Learn
In the Morning, we will overview:
- The requirements to qualify for these grants
- Finding the agency interested in your IP
- Varying approaches agencies employ regard-ing proposal and performance requirements
- The necessary steps to pursue your opportunity.
- Fact vs. fiction in SBIR programs
You will also learn:
- Specific details necessary to plan, organize and execute your strategy and application
- How and when to participate
- General principles of SBIR, advice and tips to improve your odds
In the Afternoon, we will focus on actual com-petitive proposal preparation:
- Proposal structures and handling of all the elements
- Information required in your submission
- Cost and budget writing – how to handle es-timations
- Forms and the submission process
You will also learn about:
- How to win Phase II money
- Finding outside information and support re-sources
WHEN: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at
8:30AM - 5:00PM
WHERE: BREINIGSVILLE TEK PARK, 9999 Hamilton Blvd. Breinigsville, PA
COST: You must be qualified to attend this seminar. Regis-tration requires a $50.00 deposit that will be refund-ed when you attend. This is normally a $400 event but through a special ar-rangement with the Dept. of Defense, it is FREE. Bring lunch or you may pur-chase food at the facility.
REGISTER: eCenter or fax this registration form to: (610) 758-5205
Call: (610) 758-4089 for more information
Seminar is limited to 25 attendees.
Business Skills tor Success for Latino Entrepreneurs
(register 4/24, event 5/1 for 8 weeks on Wednesdays)
Click image for PDF poster
Click image for PDF poster- Do you want to start your own business?
- Do you alreacly have a business?
- Then...
COME AND PROSPER!
THIS SEMINAR WILL HELP YOU:
- Create a business plan
- Start your own business
- Increase your revenue
- Control your finances
- Improve your credit
IN ADDITION, YOU WILL GET:
- Business consultation free of charge
- Graduation certificate
- Finance opportunities
Date for Information and Registration:
April 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
EVENT START: May 1, 2013
EVENT DURATION: 8 weeks, on Wednesdays
EVENT TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
PLACE:
Northampton Community College
Fowler Center Room 621
511 E. 3rd ST, Bethlehem
COST: FREE
At the end of the course, there will be cash prizes for the best business plans!
REGISTER:
Tel: 610-758-2140
Email: martinez@kutztown.edu
www.kulbrc.org
- SBDC Small Business Development Center, Lehigh University
- Northampton Community College
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- PA Department of Community and Economic Development
- Kutztown University Latino Billingual Resource Center
- National Penn
Funding support and resources for the Kutztown University SBDC program are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and through support from Kutztown University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made. Please call 1-877-471-7232 if you need this service. We are also funded under a cooperative agreement from the Defense Logistics Agency.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - May 28th to May 31st, 2013
In honor of Small Business Week, U.S. Congressman Charles W. Dent is pleased to host the following seminars to assist entrepreneurs and existing business owners move forward with their business or financing plans and investigate new market opportunities in government contracting and international trade. All sessions are scheduled from 1 to 3 PM (except International which will be from 1 to 3:30 PM) at Northampton Community College's Fowler Center located at 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA.
There are no fees to attend.
We just ask that you register in advance so we know to expect you.
The schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - The First Step Pre-Business Workshop
An introduction to starting a business in PA, including regulations, start-up steps, vetting your business concept, and steps to financing
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - Financing Alternatives
If you are looking for financing to start or expand your small business, come to this FREE workshop to learn all about financial assistance programs from Federal Agencies, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and National and Local Lenders
Thursday, May 30, 2013 - Marketing to the Government
If you're a small business firm seeking to expand your business by selling to the federal government and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth, this workshop will help with small business certifications, finding opportunities, and preparing yourself to do business with the government
Friday, May 31, 2013 - Growing Your International Business
Learn all about export opportunities and resources available through federal agencies, the Commonwealth of PA, the Lehigh University SBDC, local exporters and service providers
To Register for any or all of the above, you may email or fax (610-770-3498) Megan Everett, Outreach Coordinator, in Congressman Dent's office, or register online.
Come Back Soon for New Additions to our Upcoming Programs
Registration: To register for this seminar or any SBDC seminar please visit the SBDC registration website at http://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/Welcome.action?Home=1 or call the SBDC at 610-758-3980. Driving directions may be found here.
Funding, support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community and Economic Development through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and through support from Lehigh University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling (610) 758-3980. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
More information on Upcoming Events:
For a list of upcoming events follow the link to access our eCenter portal. You need an email account to register online.
If you do not have an email account for the online registration please call us at 610-758-3980.
Advanced registration is required to attend, for the listed seminar fee.
Parking Information:
For all seminars taking place at Rauch Business Center, Lehigh University, parking is available at Zoellner Parking Deck for $2 or parking meters for 50 cents/half hour. Parking meters are monitored up until 6 PM.
For seminars at our offices on Goodman Drive, free parking is available.
Times:
Unless otherwise noted, registration for seminars will be held ½ hour prior to the seminar starting time. In the event of inclement weather, please call 610-758-3980 for cancellation information.
Payment:
Payment can be made in advance or at the seminar. Prepayment options are: check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Non-registered "walk-ins" will have a $10 surcharge added to the seminar fee.
*Reservation implies request to attend, and all no shows will be billed. There is a 48 hour cancellation required for refund.
"Included with your registration fee is a one-year subscription (12 issues) to Inc. magazine, valued at $10. To activate your subscription or to receive a refund from Inc. Magazine for the value of the subscription, please see the class moderator on the day of the class for full details."
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