Penn State Small Business Development Center
The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is located at Innovation Park and offers free business consulting for Centre and Mifflin counties. Whether you already own a business or are planning to start one, their seminars and free consultations can help you achieve your goals
Established in 1997, the Penn State SBDC is one of eighteen such centers in Pennsylvania, and one of more than 1,000 centers nationwide. When you give them a call, you are tapping into a pool of experts and resources that spans the country.
If you are an aspiring business owner, you may want to check out their free prebusiness seminar, The First Step. Or perhaps you need advice on whether or not to expand your business, and want an objective assessment of your situation. Or maybe you are interested in purchasing a business and need someone to help you determine the financial feasibility of pursuing the transaction.
Whatever your small business needs may be, the SBDC offers free assistance to help you achieve your objectives. Their knowledgeable Penn State staff, faculty, and students serve as consultants. If the need arises, they also have access to a pool of off-campus consultants who can assist you with various aspects of your business.
