Start Your Business in PA: The First Steps Live Q&A with SBA + PA Business One-Stop Shop
Monday, August 10, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Are you searching for how to start a business in Pennsylvania but feel overwhelmed by the process? Join the official "First Step" Q&A panel designed to help new entrepreneurs navigate PA business registration, secure SBA funding, and finalize their business plans. This exclusive "First Step" session brings together the state’s leading resources the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the PA One Stop Shop, SCORE, Kutztown University SBDC, and Quaint Oak Bank to answer your specific questions about business licenses, loan requirements in PA.
Stop Guessing. Get Answers to These Top Questions: (We cover the exact questions you are asking)
"How do I get a business license in PA?"
"How can I get a small business loan with no revenue yet?"
"Do I really need a business plan to get funding?"
"What free grants are available for PA small businesses?"
Meet Your "Startup Squad": Most entrepreneurs spend months trying to reach these agencies individually. We put them all in one Zoom room for you.
Kutztown SBDC: Your strategic guides for business planning and market validation.
PA One Stop Shop (DCED): The official state resource for licensing, permits, and registration forms.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Federal backing, guarantee programs, and government contracting.
SCORE: Real-world mentorship from retired executives who have "been there, done that."
Quaint Oak Bank: An SBA-approved lender revealing exactly how to financially prepare for ownership.
Who Should Attend?
Aspiring Founders: You have an idea but don't know the first legal step.
Early-Stage Owners: You just registered but are stuck on funding or compliance.
"Side Hustlers": You want to turn a hobby into a legitimate, legal entity.
Format: This is a no-nonsense, interactive webinar. After a brief overview of the "First Step" roadmap, we open the floor to Live Q&A. Bring your toughest questions.
Thank you for registering for the session. Please take the following steps to prepare for the event:
Check Your Email: A confirmation message has been sent to your registered email address. It includes the Zoom access link and additional event details.
Add to Your Calendar: To ensure your availability, we recommend creating a calendar event and blocking off the session time.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees: Payment of seminar fees may be made by check, money order or credit card. Payment must be received to guarantee your space in an event.
Refund Policy: If you wish to request a refund, please contact the conference organizer listed above to discuss. You may also elect to send a substitute in your place. If the event is cancelled, all fees will be returned.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.
Acknowledgments
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Service Center host institutions, and by other sources of state and federal funding. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I recognize that services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the U.S. and I understand that Small Business Development Centers are prohibited from providing services funded by taxpayer dollars to individuals not lawfully present in the United States.
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