Best Small Business Resources in the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon Area

Description

The WTC specializes in assisting businesses in south/central Pennsylvania businesses that import or export goods internationally, or need to make other global connections. This organization gives its members access to market research, technical and legal assistance, and educational seminars. Membership to any WTC will grant you access to all WTCs in the country.

Restrictions

This branch of the WTC is limited to entrepreneurs in South/Central Pennsylvania, but it is a national organization, so you can choose from many locations.

Description

This organization assists early-stage technology businesses and established manufacturing businesses. In order to secure funding, you will need at least a detailed business plan if not an existing company. You may sort the listed initiatives and investment opportunities by field, as this organization assists companies in the technology, health, digital health, IT, and physical science sectors.

Restrictions

This organization only serves businesses in the greater Philadelphia area.

Description

This organization can help your business with anything from finding a location to growing existing sales. However, it does not offer any resources for those in the idea phase of planning a business. On this site, you can browse grants and loans for your business, so this resource is best for entrepreneurs who need help or advice with financing their new business. CREDC also offers in-house counseling through the SBDC and SCORE.

Restrictions

Limited to businesses in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.

Description

SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.

Description

The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.