An innovative program from Santander designed for food entrepreneurs. Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is designed to support the growth of early-stage woman-, BIPOC-, and immigrant-owned food businesses in emerging neighborhoods. The 12-week, fully virtual program is completely free to entrepreneurs, and provides you with industry specific education and networking, along with capital grants for your business. The Fall 2024 cohort will support entrepreneurs in the Greater Dallas, Miami and Philadelphia areas. Applicant Criteria Cultivate Small Business aims to strengthen minority entrepreneurs (including women and people of color) in food - related industries and their businesses with the building blocks to be successful busines...

Unlock YOUR Potential! Featuring the following topics: Level up your financial wellbeingLevel up your communications skillsLevel up your customer service and management practices FREE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE IN BUCKS COUNTY IN PERSON & VIRTUALFriday, April 19, 2024, 9 am - 12 pmBucks County Community College, Perkasie Camputs1 Hillendale Road, Perkasie, PA 18944 Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9 am -12 pmUpper Bucks Chamber21 N. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 VIRTUALThursday, June 13, 2024, 3 - 4:30 pmFriday, June 14, 2024, 9 - 10:30 am PRESENTERS Kirk Walters, Chief Momentum OfficerLesley Katz, CPA, CGMA, PMPYvonne Caputo, MSMA All topics will be covered at each event. You only need to attend once.. Presented by Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce an...

JOIN US AS WE RAISE AWARENESS TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF MANUFACTURING Founded in 2015, The Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation (SBMF) was instituted to support and provide resources to the education of the manufacturing trades, with special emphasis on Precision Machining. And at the same time boost the image of manufacturing throughout our community, schools and most importantly the families that are raising our next generation. Since its founding, SBMF has raised more than $345,000 for local academic institutions and community organizations. Money is raised through the annual sporting clay shoot. Each year, this fundraiser sells out with donations going directly to local schools to use for scholarships and materials purchases. ...

You're invited to participate in our Center for Private Company Excellence Private Company Pulse Survey. This survey is intended to provide insight into the current sentiment of private company owners and executives, and the outlook for their businesses. The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete and your participation would be greatly appreciated. Survey deadline is Friday, March 29. All information collected will remain completely confidential and results will be presented in aggregate form. Your company's identity and information will not be revealed in any publication or presentation of the survey results. If you wish to receive a copy of the survey results once they are compiled, please provide your contact information at the co...

Attendees Can Participate in Educational Workshops, Network, and Learn about Federal Resources to Help Them Succeed Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from April 30-May 1. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration. This year's NSBW Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking opportunities. A detailed agenda and list of cosponsor spea...

We are excited to announce the application portal for the 2024 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program is open. This program is designed to provide free, comprehensive business coaching and education to CEOs of small businesses, like yours, looking to take their businesses to the next level. The SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District office will host two cohorts: in King of Prussia and the Central Pennsylvania area. Join one of our no-cost virtual interactive sessions to learn more about the program and have your questions answered. Register at the links below: Tuesday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. EST – Learn about the King of Prussia cohort:https://www.sba.gov/event/44112Thursday, March 21, 1:00 p.m. EST – Learn about the Central Pennsylva...

Up to $10,000 in grant funds is available now until February 23 to historically disadvantaged businesses. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania CDFI Network is administering the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) Grant Program. Below you will find important information to note. Complete instructions and information can be found on the PA CDFI Network's site. Eligible businesses must: Be at least 51% owned and operated by individuals that identify as African American, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. This target population is based on the U.S. Treasury Department's definition of disadvantaged individuals that historicall...

Businesses across Pennsylvania are facing a growing concern as the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue raises awareness about unreported use tax liabilities. According to Department records, numerous companies, and possibly yours, have not reported or remitted use tax within the past three years. The gap in use tax reporting has resulted in the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issuing written communication to businesses alerting them to their responsibility. This communication should prompt a call to action for businesses to review their purchase invoices and assess their use tax obligations. Understanding Use Tax Pennsylvania residents or businesses that purchase taxable tangible personal property or services for use in the state owe a si...

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.

Profits and external partnerships are not the only factors determining a business's strength. If a company is internally fractured, the organization will crumble apart. You can fortify your enterprise by considering ways to enhance collaboration and draw your team together. Review the following recommendations to turn your business into an impenetrable fortress. Promote Better Communication Trust is the cornerstone of a strong organization, and solid communication creates the building blocks of that trust. As the company's leader, you set the tone for communication. To develop a culture of openness, start by modeling the behavior you want to see. Encourage employees to share ideas and concerns freely, without fear of retribution. Make it cl...