Assist entrepreneurs in the for-profit and nonprofit arenas at every stage, helping to improve their skills through public programs and individualized guidance in research and planning. A FLP library card is free to all Pennsylvania residents.

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers small business guidance in the form of books, business databases, and expert assistance. A CLP library card is free to all Pennsylvania residents.

is a no-cost accelerator and co-working space in State College, PA designed to provide startups with the support and resources needed to build a sustainable and scalable business and a viable plan for growth. Sponsored by Penn State University

Searchable list of entrepreneurship and innovation resources across PA, including additional Launchboxes and accelerators

SBDC serving Centre, Mifflin, Clinton, & Lycoming counties, including PSU students. Offers free, one-on-one, long term advising for entrepreneurs and small businesses

SCORE chapter serving central PA, including State College. Offers workshops and mentoring

Provides direct funding, business assistance, and networking opportunities to PA technology companies

Information on starting a business in Pennsylvania

Overview of how to start, manage, and grow a business. Topics include:

• Doing market research


• Writing a business plan


• Funding a business

Directory of federal resources for starting, financing, and running a small business

Site created by the Ewing Marion Kaufmann Foundation with resources to help develop ideas and grow your business

Information for new business owners about federal taxes. Includes links to state business and tax websites