Business Description
Helping businesses start, grow and prosper in the Southern Alleghenies www.francis.edu/sbdc
Through proven and innovative techniques, the experienced staff at the SBDC helps entrepreneurs grow an idea into a small business. Our services include free, confidential consulting, as well as a variety of educational programs to help your business start, grow and prosper. Whether you're looking to open a business, or have an established organization, the SBDC can provide you with the information you need to make the next successful move in your industry!
Services are available at our Saint Francis University offices from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and at outreach locations in the six counties on a regularly scheduled basis.
Address & Contact
- Street:
- PO Box 600
- Postcode:
- 15940
- City:
- Loretto
- State:
- Pennsylvania
- Zip:
- 15940
- Phone:
- (814) 472-3200
- Website:
- http://www.francis.edu/sbdc
- Category:
- Consulting Business Services
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