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Upcoming Events

  • Tech Talk with the Tech Team: Cybersecurity Check-Up
    Tech Talk with the Tech Team: Cybersecurity Check-Up
    Thu, Oct 22
    Webinar
    Oct 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Webinar
    During this session, the Tech Team will help participants better understand the nuances of cybersecurity basics. Bring your questions, share your challenges, and learn alongside the team. No technical experience is required.
  • Holiday Ready: Cybersecurity for Small Business
    Holiday Ready: Cybersecurity for Small Business
    Fri, Oct 23
    Webinar
    Oct 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Webinar
    A practical one-hour training designed to help small business owners strengthen their cybersecurity before the busy holiday season.
  • 2026 Holiday Drop
    2026 Holiday Drop
    Thu, Oct 29
    Webinar
    Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Webinar
    This interactive webinar will help you prepare with practical strategies for holiday sales. Learn how to create effective promotions, strengthen your digital presence, prepare for increased demand, and keep customers coming back.
  • First Step Virtual AM
    First Step Virtual AM
    Thu, Nov 05
    Webinar
    Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Webinar
    The First Step seminar will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
  • Shop Small Success - Shop Small, Grow Big
    Shop Small Success - Shop Small, Grow Big
    Tue, Nov 10
    Webinar
    Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Shop Small, Grow Big: A 3-Part Holiday Success Series Part 1 — Shop Small Success Get ready for Shop Small Saturday with strategies to attract customers and boost sales. Learn to set goals, reach your ideal shoppers, create effective promotions, and prepare your storefront or online shop.
  • First Step - Erie
    First Step - Erie
    Thu, Nov 12
    Gannon University SBDC,
    Nov 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Gannon University SBDC,, 130 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
  • Creative Engagement - Shop Small, Grow Big
    Creative Engagement - Shop Small, Grow Big
    Tue, Nov 17
    Webinar
    Nov 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Part 2 — Creative Engagement Learn creative ways to make your business stand out this holiday season through unique offers, local partnerships, and social media storytelling that build excitement and lasting customer connections.
  • Tech Talk with the Tech Team
    Tech Talk with the Tech Team
    Thu, Nov 19
    Webinar
    Nov 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Webinar
    This monthly series gives entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to connect directly with the Gannon SBDC Tech Team through a casual, interactive conversation about practical technology tools.
  • From Shoppers to Lifelong Fans - Shop Small, Grow Big
    From Shoppers to Lifelong Fans - Shop Small, Grow Big
    Tue, Nov 24
    Webinar
    Nov 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar
    Part 3 — From Shoppers to Lifelong Fans Learn how to turn holiday shoppers into loyal customers through meaningful follow-ups, loyalty strategies, and a year-round plan to stay connected and encourage repeat purchases.
  • First Step Virtual PM
    First Step Virtual PM
    Thu, Dec 03
    Webinar
    Dec 03, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Webinar
    Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
  • First Step - Erie
    First Step - Erie
    Thu, Dec 10
    Gannon University SBDC,
    Dec 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Gannon University SBDC,, 130 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
    Join us for one of two First Step seminars that will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of successful business ownership, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options.
  • Achieve Online Advertising Success, Without the Chaos
    Achieve Online Advertising Success, Without the Chaos
    Thu, Dec 17
    Webinar
    Dec 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Webinar
    In this one-hour webinar, RJ Huebert of HBT Digital shows you how to run ads predictably: what to track before you spend a dollar, the simple math that tells you what a customer is worth, how to run a 90-day test that gives you a real answer, and when it's safe to scale.
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