Small Business Resources
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The Outta Excuses Grant provides $10,000 in funding each quarter to support small business owners and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. All applicants are required to attend the live Zoom grant announcement. Applications are due by September 30.
Secretsos™ Small Business Grant offers $2,500 quarterly to help entrepreneurs overcome challenges and accelerate growth. Designed for business owners who are often overlooked by traditional funding sources, the grant provides accessible support whether you’re just starting out or preparing for major developments. Applications are due by September 30.
Ben Franklin's Big Idea Contest applications are officially open — and this year they are putting $50,000 behind the best ideas Central and Northern Pennsylvania has to offer. Applications close October 16.
Awesome Foundation Grants Awards grants $1,000 each month to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects. The Awesome Foundation is made up of dozens of independently run chapters, with members contributing to a micro funding pool that goes towards grant projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant provides $2,500 in non-dilutive funding to small businesses for essential expenses like rent, inventory, or marketing. Open to U.S.-based, for-profit companies with at least two years of operation, eligible applicants must generate $50,000+ annually and have no more than two employees, including the owner. Grants are awarded quarterly, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Verizon Small Business $10,000 Grant - Apply once in 2026 and you'll remain eligible for $10K grants awarded throughout the year. Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants. If you are not selected in a given month, your application will remain under consideration for the remainder of 2026.
More grant & program information can be found here.
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Webinar: Five Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business (1/19/2023)
Webinar: Managing Your SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) (2/2/2023)
Webinar: Introduction to Government Contracting (10/26/2023)
Webinar: Capabilities Statements and Their Use in Government Contracting (11/9/2023)
Webinar: Five Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business (1/18/2024)
Webinar: Independent Contractor Or Employee? Classification Do's & Don'ts (3/7/2024)
Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know (3/21/2024)
Webinar: SBA Loan Programs and Lender Match (4/17/2024)
Webinar: Is your Business a Risky Business? (5/23/2024)
Webinar: Solopreneur No More: How to Hire Your First Employee(s) (11/14/2024)
Webinar: Selling Your Business is Hard! How to Ensure Your Business is Ready When You Are Ready (2/5/2025)
Webinar: Unlock the Power of SEO: A Beginner’s Guide to Optimizing Your Website (2/18/2025)
Webinar: Understanding Your Commercial Lease: Key Provisions Before You Sign (4/1/2025)
Webinar: Structuring for Success: Choosing the Right Business Entity (5/15/2025)
Webinar: Employee or Independent Contractor? Navigating the Legal Divide (5/22/2025)
Webinar: Win More B2B Contracts (10/9/2025)
Webinar : Smarter Work Starts With AI (11/12/2025)
Webinar: Get Capital Ready with CWE’s Funding Clinic (12/2/2025)
Webinar: Tax Season Preparation: What Small Business Owners Need to Know Before Filing (2/24/ 2026)
Webinar: Practice Safe AI in Your Business - Clear Boundaries. Confident Decisions (3/11/2026)
Webinar: Design That Sells: Using Canva to Market Your Small Business (4/14/2026)
Webinar: Cyber Attacks Don’t Discriminate: Protect Your Small Business Now (4/22/2026)
Webinar: From Certification to Contracts: Expanding Opportunities for Your Business (7/20/2026)
Webinar: This is Going to Leave a Mark: Trademark and Branding Considerations for Your Business (8/18/2026)
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Founder Freedom Assessment - Can Your Business Thrive Without You?
Succession Readiness Assessment - Discover if your team has what it takes to carry your legacy forward.