Lehigh Small Business Development Center
Helping Businesses Start, Grow, and Prosper
Upcoming Seminars
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:
Doing Business With the Commonwealth of PA (2/17/2012)
Date: February 17, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lehigh University, SBDC 125 Goodman Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015
To register and obtain workshop directions:
Contact: David Dunn, 610-758-4089, Dvd411@Lehigh.edu
Click here to view poster.
An Introduction to Government Marketing (2/22/2012)
When: February 22, 2012 from 9AM - Noon
Where: At the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, 2170 Portzer Road, Quakertown, www.UBCC.org
This is a FREE seminar co-sponsored by the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce.
Register Today. Space is Limited. To register, contact the Lehigh University sbdc at 610-758-3980 or register on-Line
Click here to view poster.
The First Step, (3/1/2012)
Have you dreamed of being your own boss for many years, but don't know where to start? Do you have un-answered questions like
- “How do I turn my idea into a successful business?”
- “What kind of forms and licenses do I need?”
- “Where can I find financing?”
- “Where is the best place to open my business?”
- “How do I prepare a business plan?”
The “First Step” will start you down the path to successful business ownership!
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012 Time: 1:30—3:00 p.m.
Cost:Free
Location: Bucks County Library—Quakertown Branch,
401 West Mill Street,
Quakertown, PA 18951
Registration – To register for this seminar or any SBDC seminar please
click here or call the SBDC at
610-758-3980. Note– please do not call the library to register.
Workshop handouts are guaranteed only to those who register by February 27th.
Click here to view full flyer for program.
Food For Profit, (3/15/2012)
Do you. . .
- Make a specialty food item that friends and family often request?
- Have additional produce from your garden that could be made into a value-added food product?
- Envision marketing your family recipes?
- Desire to generate more household income?
- Dream of owning a food business?
If so, Food for Profit will help you put all the pieces together for your food business!
Cost:
The registration fee of $40 will cover cost of all materials and lunch.
When: Thursday, March 15, 2012,
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Rauch Business Center,
621 Taylor Street, Room 291,
Lehigh University,
Bethlehem, PA 18015
You may pay online with any major credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover or American Express) or you may mail your check made payable to 'PSCE Program Account' to:
Food for Profit- Bethlehem, PA
Penn State Extension - Northampton County
14 Gracedale Avenue
Greystone Building
Nazareth, PA 18064
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Partial refunds of $20 will be issued for cancellations received on or before March 1, 2012. No refunds available after that date.
Click here for full information and to register.
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.
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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