Small Business Development Center

Start Helping Start-ups take their first steps.
Grow Helping established businesses thrive.
Training/Education Providing businesses access to key information.
Financing Secure capital for your business

Who We Are

The Kutztown Small Business Development Center employs a full-time staff of professionals. Our business consultants have impressive credentials and practical experience with every stage of business from Start-ups to thriving established businesses. We bring together a wealth of diverse knowledge to deliver a complete Business Assistance Program in whatever your target industry may be.

Mission

Empower aspiring and existing small business owners with the knowledge, resources, consulting, and mentoring they need to start, grow, and prosper.

Services

The Kutztown Small Business Development Center offers existing businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs access to no-cost, confidential consulting services and learning opportunities. We service Berks, Chester, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties via our outreach offices in Kutztown, Reading, and Coatesville.

For a full list of locations: Contact Us

For a list of services & industry experience: Services

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Cooperative Agreement

The Kutztown SBDC is partially funded by a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development and by the U.S. Small Business Administration under Cooperative Agreement No. 4-603001-Z-0040-24. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the cosponsor(s)’ or participants’ opinions, findings, conclusions, recommendations, products, or services.

Funding Partners

Funding support and resources are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development; through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration; and in part through support from Kutztown University. All services are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Special arrangements for persons with disabilities can be made by calling 215-204-7282. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. SBDC services are not available to individuals or entities that have been debarred or suspended by the federal government. By agreeing to receive assistance from the SBDC you are self-certifying that you are not currently federally debarred or suspended and also agree to cease using SBDC services if you become federally debarred or suspended in the future.

All SBDC programs are non-discriminatory and open to the public. Reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities will be made if requested, at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Kutztown SBDC at Old Main - Room 27 - F Wing, 15219 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530, (484)-646-5937.

The Kutztown University SBDC is a member of the network of Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Small Business Development Centers.