Business Networking: Events for businesses with like interests and concerns as well as mentor/protégé programs and Industrial Consortiums.
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Bedford County |
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Fulton County |
Huntingdon County |
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Business Plan Development: Important for both new and existing businesses. The entrepreneur or business owner is guided through the process of developing the plan. The plan serves as a guide for operating the business as well as tool to assist in obtaining financing.
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St. Francis Small Business Development Center
Business Start-Up Procedures: Assistance is provided to entrepreneurs in areas such as business name registration, federal and state tax numbers, local rules and regulations, insurance requirements, business licenses, etc.
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St. Francis Small Business Development Center
New Business Attraction: Independent recruitment and support for interests for business location through the Governor’s Action Team, supply chain opportunities, site selectors, etc.
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Bedford County |
Blair County |
Cambria County |
Fulton County |
Huntingdon County |
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Product Development: Assisting companies with the development of new products from start to finish – ideation, patent searches, validated concept evaluations and sales forecasts, market research, design, prototyping, manufacturing, costing, and market launch.
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Bedford County |
Blair County |
Cambria County |
Fulton County |
Huntingdon County |
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Regional Economic Planning & Analysis in support of site and infrastructure project development and grantsmanship: Regional economic development planning and analysis, including cost-benefit and other economic impact modeling (SAP&DC uses the IMPLAN tool), is vital to successfully compete for scarce local, state, and federal project resources. Moreover, successfully managing associated regulatory requirements, land use, infrastructure, environmental, and public involvement through a formalized planning effort is the hallmark of successful project management.
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Strategic Services: Growth strategy development, executive coaching, succession planning, board development etc.
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Bedford County |
Blair County |
Cambria County |
Fulton County |
Huntingdon County |
Somerset County |
Technology Commercialization: Assistance for technology firms with business management issues specific to their needs including areas such as: alternative financing, including federal research grants; patents and trade marking; intellectual property; product commercialization and marketing; and subcontracting with large corporations.
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