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A belated congratulations to the Fall graduating cohort of Strengthen Your Biz!

The participants completed months of one-on-one training about business planning, marketing and technology to bring new skills back to their businesses. Thank you to our members and host organizations, HACE CDC, NKCDC, and Olney Community Collaborative. And thank you to our partners, Temple SBDC and Black Squirrel.

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Have a business challenge you're ready to tackle? This week's PASBDC training events offer practical guidance and resources to help you make informed decisions and move your business forward.

We have a packed schedule this week! Explore sessions on starting a business in Pennsylvania, business planning, financing, digital marketing and AI, cybersecurity, QuickBooks, exporting, and more. There's something for entrepreneurs at every stage of business ownership!

🌟 Special Highlight: The Bucknell University SBDC is hosting SBDC Wellness Week, featuring sessions on vision boarding, financial wellness, and stress management.

Join us online or in person! This week's lineup includes virtual, in-person, and hybrid events, giving you flexible ways to learn and connect. (I = in-person only; H = hybrid, available in person or online. Events without a designation are virtual.)

👉 Learn more and register: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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In September, seven Kensington small businesses completed the Strengthen Your Business Cohort, a 10-week program focused on building the capacity of small businesses!

Throughout the cohort, businesses dove into sessions about business planning, marketing, technology, and systems, allowing them to build their capacity and take away new skills.

Thank you to our participating small businesses: Morris Auto Parts, Castillo Mattress and Furniture, Kensington Powerlifting, Incredible Liquidations, Lua Vietnamese Restaurant, Pure Organiks, and Q&A Smoke Shop!

Congratulations to the Strengthening Your Business cohort and thank you to our trainers, @phillycdcs, @templesbdc, and @blacksq.co!

Support our small businesses by giving them a follow or visiting their stores:

- Morris Auto Parts (2861 Kensington Ave)

- Castillo Mattress & Furniture (@castillofurnitureig) (3528 I St Suite 1)

- Kensington Powerlifting, (@kensingtonpowerlifting) (1833 N Howard St, #300)

- Incredible Liquidations (@incredib.liquidation) (2316 N Front St)

- Lua Vietnamese Restaurant (2534 Kensington Ave)

- Pure Organiks (@pureorganiks)

- Q&A Smoke Shop, (2749 Kensington Ave)

NKCDC supports economic development by supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs, and artists with supportive services, technical assistance, real estate opportunities, and connection to resources.

For more information on NKCDC’s Economic Development work, head to our website at https://nkcdc.org/business-arts/ or read our annual report (pages 19-26): https://nkcdc.org/who-we-are/annual-report/

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Looking for guidance to help you make smarter business decisions? This week’s PASBDC training events offer practical information, expert insights, and resources to help you tackle challenges and plan your next steps.

Explore sessions on starting a business in Pennsylvania, business planning, market research, AI for small businesses, marketing and social media, Pennsylvania taxes, leadership, and more. Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your existing business, these sessions can help you make informed decisions with greater confidence.

🌟 Special Highlight: Own or operate a child care center? Join the PASBDC Child Care Center for Exploration on October 15 for Financing and Grant Programs for Child Care Centers. Learn about funding opportunities, what lenders look for, and how financing can support your child care business.

A quick reminder: unless otherwise noted, all sessions are virtual, so no matter which SBDC is hosting, entrepreneurs from anywhere in PA are welcome to log in and learn. (Note: H = hybrid event; attend online or in person. I = in-person event only.)

👉 Learn more and register: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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🎉 Congratulations to Gabriella Sacidor, our October 2026 Employee of the Month!

Since joining the Temple University SBDC last year, Gabriella has made a significant impact through her work in marketing and client support. She has helped grow the Center’s social media engagement and following, relaunched its branding clinic, and planned and organized several large events.

Gabriella also puts her marketing expertise to work directly with SBDC clients, helping small business owners strengthen their marketing strategies and receiving glowing feedback along the way.

Beyond her accomplishments, Gabriella is known for her positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to support both clients and colleagues. Her enthusiasm and dedication make a difference at the Temple University SBDC and across the Pennsylvania SBDC network.

Thank you, Gabriella, for your creativity, expertise, and commitment to supporting Pennsylvania’s small business community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

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⚠️ The deadline has been extended to Monday, October 12!

That means there’s now less than one week left to apply for Park to Broad’s Fall Small Business Fund.

We’re awarding $500–$2,000 grants to storefront businesses in Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden. Funding can support equipment purchases or repairs, marketing campaigns, community events, and more.

Know a local business that should apply? Send them this post!

Learn more, check eligibility, and apply through the link in our bio.

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📢 Send this to a local business you'd love to see apply!

Our Fall Small Business Fund is accepting applications until October 9.

Park to Broad is awarding $500–$2,000 grants to storefront businesses in Fairmount, Brewerytown, Francisville, and Spring Garden. Funding can support equipment purchases or repairs, marketing campaigns, community events, and more.

Learn more, check eligibility, and apply at the link in our bio.

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Community 🙌🏾 Conversations 🗣️Coffee ☕️ Cocktails 🍸

#WeekInReview #VibeForTheWeek #DrivingGrowth #YourFavCapitalConnector

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Your Next Move: Buying or Selling a Business in Today’s Market!

It was an engaging morning focused on the opportunities and considerations involved in buying or selling a business. The conference featured six sessions, covering key topics including preparing for a transaction, understanding the acquisition process, and navigating financing and other considerations when it’s time to make your next move.

Thank you to Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute for hosting this event and to all who attended! We appreciate you spending the morning with us, asking thoughtful questions, making connections, and being part of the conversation.

Thank you to our speakers, panelists, and Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. for sharing your expertise, insights, and real-world perspectives. Your knowledge helped make the conversations practical and valuable for entrepreneurs at every stage of the buying or selling process.

Interested in learning more about buying or selling a business? Stay connected with the Temple University Small Business Development Center for upcoming programs, workshops, and consulting services.

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Running a small business means making decisions about everything from finances to employees to long-term strategy. This week’s PASBDC training events can help you tackle those decisions with practical guidance. 💡

Explore sessions on getting a business started in Pennsylvania, using QuickBooks to support business growth, understanding employee classifications, improving employee onboarding, developing your business model, and more. Whatever is next on your to-do list, these sessions can help you build the skills and knowledge to approach it with greater confidence.

A quick reminder: unless otherwise noted, all sessions are virtual, so no matter which SBDC is hosting, entrepreneurs from anywhere in PA are welcome to log in and learn.

👉 Learn more and register: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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Running a business comes with plenty of questions. This week’s PASBDC training events can help you find practical answers and take action. 💡

Learn how to evaluate a business idea, pursue SBIR/STTR funding, improve online advertising and branding, use AI for customer discovery, explore exporting, generate leads, access funding and resources, strengthen your QuickBooks skills, and more. Whatever challenge or opportunity is on your list, there’s a session designed to give you practical tools and guidance you can put to work.

A quick reminder: unless otherwise noted, all sessions are virtual, so no matter which SBDC is hosting, entrepreneurs from anywhere in PA are welcome to log in and learn. (Note: H = hybrid event; attend online or in person. I = in-person event only.)

👉 Learn more and register: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events

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We’ve been talking about Capital Connect everywhere we go and for good reason.

This isn’t just another business event. We’re creating a space where business owners can meet the people behind the capital, ask real questions, learn about their options, and make connections that could help with their next move.

Here’s a little from our conversation @wdelnews about why we’re bringing Capital Connect to Wilmington.

📅 October 7 | Wilmington, DE
🎟️ Link in bio

#CapitalConnect26 #TrueAccessCapital #AccessToCapital #SmallBusiness #Business

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