Visit our new Bucks County location and learn about the SBDC's no-cost services, resources, expert guidance, and tailored support for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Join us for a light lunch as well as a panel discussion with our SBDC team to see how they can be a valuable resource for you and your business.

Topics Covered:

• Startup Assistance
• Growth-Stage Services
• Financing Assistance
• Governement Contracting
• International Trade

Date: March 19, 2025 12:00 pm

Details: Doors will open and lunch will be served at 12PM. Panel discussion will start at approximately 12:15 with networking to follow.

Location:

Register today for an exclusive webinar series, Strategies to Grow Your Business in 2025!

You'll uncover foundational strategies to transform your business, including how to cultivate a growth mindset, create a business plan, and manage your cash flow to achieve your goals.

Save your seat here: https://bit.ly/4aswhsh

March 4, 11, 17 - 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Sponsored by M&T Bank

When you attend, you'll get access to exclusive giveaways, like a free financial fitness test, and one-on-one sessions with expert consultants.

The PA CareerLink® Bucks County Business Services Team is dedicated to serving businesses and organizations throughout Bucks County by providing free resources, guidance, and collaboration that helps organizations identify and recruit the best-qualified candidates to meet their hiring needs. 

Now, those services are available on the road with the Workforce on Wheels (WOW) bus that directly connects employers and Bucks County job seekers to free career support, job opportunities, and training events, right where they are! WOW features 10 workspaces with laptops, Internet connectivity, print, scan and email capability, a large-screen video display, and a wheelchair accessible workspace. Career services include resume writing, interview skills training, job-search tools, support, and more. 

WOW is ideal for businesses and organizations that wish to create free customized training and recruitment events, reach a wider audience, and provide job seekers with the tools they need to succeed. 

To learn more, plan or register for an event, and to discover when the WOW career bus will be in your area, email WOW@buckscounty.org or visit BucksCounty.gov/WOW. 

Pa CareerLink® Bucks County is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For program funding details in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, please visit buckscounty.gov/1825/Stevens-Amendment. Additional funding provided by ARPA. 

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Best wishes to you for a joyful holiday season. May your home be filled with happiness throughout the coming New Year. We appreciate your partnership and wish you continued success in 2024. May the season bring your family & friends together and create warm memories.From all of us here at BCEDC.