SBA Business Smart Entrepreneurship Series Starts in March Members News February 20, 2026 The United States Small Business Association can help entrepreneurs start and grow. From makers and creators, involved in tech, or pursuing a passion SBA can help business ventures. Join the no-cost Spring SBA Business Smart Entrepreneurship Series either in-person or virtually. The sessions will start by discussing home-based businesses and then expand to generating a business plan and becoming credit ready. All workshops are on Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET. Pre-registration is required for each workshop – follow the links to register. Receive a Certificate of Completion for taking a workshop. In-person location is at the Stourbridge Tech Hub, Room 2040, 646 W. Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431 The webinar sessions are not recorded; participants can ask questions through chat with a real time response. Only attendees (in-person and virtual) will receive a copy of the slide deck. Email sonia.smith@sba.gov with any questions. Starting a Home-Based Business in Pennsylvania – Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Most entrepreneurs start with a home-based business that creates, delivers, or improves on a product or service. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s PA Business One-Stop Shop will take the guesswork out of business filings, applications, and registrations, so you can focus on running a successful business. In-person: https://www.sba.gov/event/80395 Virtual: https://www.sba.gov/event/80392 Business Smart Toolkit: Ready, Set & Go! Module 1 – Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Business Smart Toolkit Module 1 helps new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea by understanding the 10 steps to start a business. In-person: https://www.sba.gov/event/80413 Virtual: https://www.sba.gov/event/80409 Business Smart Toolkit: Ready, Set & Go! Module 2 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Business Smart Toolkit Module 2 helps entrepreneurs understand credit-ready essentials, financing options, and loan requirements. In-person: https://www.sba.gov/event/80416 Virtual: https://www.sba.gov/event/80415
