Tag Archives: SBA

The University of Scranton SBDC – New Business Alert – DePietro’s Pharmacy

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center is proud to announce the opening of another local business, DePietro’s Pharmacy located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.  As a result of SBA funding support from the Jobs Act, the SBDC was able to … Continue reading

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University of Scranton SBDC providing assistance to flood victims.

                                University of Scranton SBDC business consultant’s Donna Simpson and Steve Ursich meet with Yogesh Patel owner of the Blue Ridge Motel, New Milford, PA. … Continue reading

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Small Business Winter Weather Checklist

These past few days reminded us the havoc Mother Nature can play on small businesses. Here is a link to a small business Winter Weather Checklist to help keep you prepared when the weather turns bad. http://ow.ly/3P0Is

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Advocacy Releases Report Examining the Small Business Economy in 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Small businesses faced challenging economic conditions in 2009.  However, by the end of the year, small businesses found room for optimism, according to a report released today by the Office of Advocacy. The report, the 2010 edition of … Continue reading

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The Stimulus and Small Business: What’s In It For Us?

We’ve had a number of small businesses wondering how the recent passing of the stimulus package will ultimately affect their bottom line. Based on our research, the following seems to be of importance for small business owners. If you lost … Continue reading

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