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Helping businesses start, grow, and prosper.
Strategize. Organize. Succeed.

Startup Team
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Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take your business to the next level, we’re here to help!

ABOUT US

The Small Business Development Center at Gannon University offers no-cost, confidential consulting services for small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to start a business. All we ask is that you bring an open mind and a desire to gain the extra edge that will separate your business from the rest.

CONSULTING SERVICES

  • Financial Strategy and Analysis

  • Capital Acquisition

  • e-Commerce

  • Environmental Management Issues

  • Financing and Loan Packaging

  • Franchising

  • Home-based Business

  • International Trade

  • Management

  • Marketing and Advertising

  • Retailing

  • Strategic Planning

  • Succession Planning

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Herb & Honey Bakery

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Schultz. “I’m incredibly grateful to HER, the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the City of Erie, the Downtown Partnership, and Historic Erie Preservation for their support in making this possible.”

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Funding support and resources are provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; and in part through support from Gannon University and other sources. All services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 814-871-7232 at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All services extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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