Northwest PA Regional Planning & Development Commission
Serves an eight county region in Northwest PA offering many programs and services. Contact them with any questions.
Gannon University Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Gannon University has helped Northwestern PA's businesses for over 30 years. Our team of professional consultants work confidentially with entrepreneurs in Erie, Crawford, Mercer and Warren Counties to help individuals start their for-profit businesses or those already in (for-profit) business. SBDC assistance for start-up entities includes filing requirements in Pennsylvania, business planning and market research. For existing business operations, assistance can range from human resources, management, planning and financing, to name a few. The GUSBDC also offers educational programming including a First Step Seminar for first time business owners.