MEDIA ADVISORY
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Inquiries:
June 19, 2018 Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce
610-683-8860 Kutztown, PA Office
SCORE and PCDfc Help Small Businesses Evolve
EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA–SCORE and The Pennsylvania Community Development and Finance Corp. (PCDfc) will present to Berks County and surrounding communities a full-day workshop for women-owned businesses called “Evolve Her,” now in its second year.
The Workshop will offer educational sessions and networking with growth-oriented and innovative women entrepreneurs from across the region. Sessions will cover such topics as “Inspire Her – How to Stay Motivated,” “Fund Her,” “Grow with Her,” “Certify Her,” “Engage Her – Social Media and Digital Marketing,” and “Connect Her – Networking Done Right.” Discussions have been incorporated into the agenda with a focus on small business financing, certifying as a Women-Owned Small Business, beneficial corporations, and how to continue to grow your small business.
Registration, open now, is required; A fee of $40 includes breakfast and lunch. Networking will immediately follow the workshop.
WHAT: “Evolve Her,” a workshop designed for Women Entrepreneurs in Berks County, Lehigh County, and surrounding communities. Small Business women-owners will be given the opportunity to network with other women entrepreneurs and gain knowledge through the experiences of others.
WHEN: Thursday, September 13, 2018; 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Folino Estate Vineyard & Winery, 340 Old Route 22, Kutztown, PA
REGISTRATION: Space is limited. Registration is required by September 5, 2018. Register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mzxk7suab&oeidk=a07effo4lyj986615ac.
Also Visit www.pcdfc.com/evolve For questions, please contact Jo Lynn Entzminger, PCDfc at jolynnentzminger@pcdfc.com or at 610-898-6151.
The SCORE Association, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is comprised of counselors to America’s Small Business with a mission to grow the economies and jobs in local communities by providing mentoring and education to small business owners. Providing services that span a business’s entire life cycle from pre-startup through business maturity and mentoring is always FREE.
The Pennsylvania Community Development and Finance Corp. (PCDfc) is a nonprofit Certified Development Company (CDC), which is licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and partner with Lenders to provide financing to small businesses. PCDfc takes pride in helping small business owners navigate the steps to securing an SBA 504 loan. Visit www.pcdfc.com for more information.
Special thanks to our workshop sponsors: Riverview Bank, Herbein +Co, Community First Fund, Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce, Women2Women, and Select Sales.