Serving: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, & York Counties 717-845-8830
Susquehanna SCORE supports business development through Free Mentoring & Low Cost Workshops.
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Business Grant from Susquehanna SCORE!
Win a $2,500 or $1,000 Business Grant from Susquehanna SCORE!
Susquehanna SCORE invites York County small businesses of up to 10 employees, and that are current or former Susquehanna SCORE clients, to apply to Susquehanna SCORE for a Next Step Grant. Funded by The York County Chamber Foundation, there will be two grants awarded in 2020: $2,500 and $1,000. The application will help you describe how the grant will increase sales and add customers. An independent panel of business organizations and entrepreneurs will evaluate the Next Step Grant applications on the basis of the applicants’ potential for success when implementing the plan they propose. Grant applications are due by 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 2, 2019. Complete application guidance is available by calling SCORE at (717) 845-8830. The York County Chamber Foundation will award the grant to the winning small business on January 15, 2020.
November 2019 Learning Opportunities
First Step: Starting a Small Business
Shippensburg SBDC
WHEN: Nov 1, 2019 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
WHERE: Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lincoln Way East, Suite A, Chambersburg PA 17201
COST: Free
This workshop is intended to provide aspiring small business owners with an overview of many of the issues involved in planning and launching a new business venture. Topics include personal and lifestyle issues of the entrepreneur/business owner, the legal, financial and tax considerations of starting a small business, and the "how-to's" of business registration, government regulations and compliance issues. Attendees will also be introduced to the steps of developing a sound business plan. LEARN MORE

Get Ready for Shop Small Saturday!
Susquehanna SCORE & Terri Cole, Chickadee Marketing
WHEN: Wednesday, November 6,  11:30am – 1:00pm
WHERE: York County Economic Alliance, 144 Roosevelt Ave, York, PA 17401
COST: $25, Free for Veterans, 50% discount for YCEA & Buy Local members
This workshop will give you ideas on how to launch a fun marketing strategy on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 30th) that can be carried throughout the month of December. You’ll leave with Small Business Saturday resources and ideas to implement on your brick and mortar shop or through your online presence.  Join the brotherhood of small businesses who help promote “shop small”! ! BYO Lunch! LEARN MORE

Business Series: Understanding Small Business Economic Trends
Downtown Inc & PNC Bank
WHEN: November 13, 2019 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST
WHERE: York College Center for Community Engagement, 59 E. Market St. York, Pa 17401
COST: Free
Downtown Inc has partnered with PNC for a series of workshops that help merchants keep up to date on best practices for customer service, social media and more. Business Series events are FREE and open to the public, though RSVPs are required to accommodate the preparation of materials and food. LEARN MORE
** RoundTable Discussions & Networking Opportunities**
Entrepreneurs Get In On The Conversations. Come join us -- it's free, casual and interactive. Ask Questions, Share Ideas, then leave Motivated! Network with the like-minded and get information and inspiration. Contact Tammi for more information Susquehanna@scorevolunteer.org or 717-845-8830
** Home-Based Business Roundtable w/ SCORE - Home-Based Businesses **
WHEN: 2nd Tuesday 12-2 AND 4th Tuesday 6-8pm
WHERE: Fredricksen Library, 100 North 19th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
COST: Free
** In Business or Starting a Business Roundtable w/ SCORE-ALL Entrepreneurs **
WHEN: 1st Wed every month, 8-9:30am AND 3rd Thurs every month, 3:30-5pm
WHERE: York County Economic Alliance, 144 Roosevelt Ave, York, PA 17401
COST: Free
** Lunchtime Brown Bag Roundtable w/ SCORE ** Exclusively for Small Business Owners!
WHEN: 4th Tuesday each month, 11:30 to 1:00
WHERE: York County Economic Alliance, 144 Roosevelt Ave, York, PA 17401
COST: Free
** KeystoneMerge Meetup **
WHEN: 1st Thursday of each month, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
WHERE: Call For Location
COST: Free, pre-registration is required
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FREE Entrepreneur Classes w/ SCORE & Career Link -- ALL Entrepreneurs
WHEN: Every Second Thursday of the Month 9AM to ?
WHERE: Dauphin County Career Link, 100 North Cameron Street, Suite 101, Harrisburg
COST: Free Call 717-783-3270 to register!
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