Start Up Bucks is excited to announce that applications are open for presenters at their upcoming Founders 30 (F30) sessions! This is a fantastic opportunity for startup founders to showcase their ventures and receive valuable advice, guidance, and connections from a diverse and engaged audience of investors, executives, and industry experts. Eligibility Guidelines To be eligible to present, your startup must: Be innovative, differentiated, and designed to scale.Range from a validated concept to a mature company with a product or service in-market.Be a currently operating company with a registered business entity, a physical address, a website, a business email address, and either existing customers or active pursuit of their first cus...

Both the business application and the partnering business application are available as of July 1, 2024. The Build Business in Bucks Grant will provide approximately 65 businesses up to $3,000 (per award) in services and training to develop entrepreneurial skills through consultation with local, qualified experts from a wide range of industries. The Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development (WED) Build Business in Bucks Grant will provide 65 businesses in Bucks County up to $3,000 (per applicant) in services and training to develop critical entrepreneurial skills. Applicants awarded funding will be paired with a qualified Bucks County business that can provide the aforementioned support after an intake evaluation and need...

AMM Family Law attorney, Melanie J. Wender, will serve as Moderator of program entitled "Dirt and Divorce – The Intersection of Real Estate Law and Family Law." This continuing legal education workshop will occur at 10:15 a.m.–11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 12th. The presentation explores the various issues practitioners and courts need to consider when dealing with real estate in divorce matters. The panel will present the perspectives of a seasoned judge, expert broker and practitioner as they address the complexities, pitfalls and best practices involved in addressing real estate issues in the context of equitable distribution and support including, but not limited to, issues involving the marital residence, investment properties, commercial...

An innovative program from Santander designed for food entrepreneurs. Santander's Cultivate Small Business program is designed to support the growth of early-stage woman-, BIPOC-, and immigrant-owned food businesses in emerging neighborhoods. The 12-week, fully virtual program is completely free to entrepreneurs, and provides you with industry specific education and networking, along with capital grants for your business. The Fall 2024 cohort will support entrepreneurs in the Greater Dallas, Miami and Philadelphia areas. Applicant Criteria Cultivate Small Business aims to strengthen minority entrepreneurs (including women and people of color) in food - related industries and their businesses with the building blocks to be successful busines...

Unlock YOUR Potential! Featuring the following topics: Level up your financial wellbeingLevel up your communications skillsLevel up your customer service and management practices FREE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE IN BUCKS COUNTY IN PERSON & VIRTUALFriday, April 19, 2024, 9 am - 12 pmBucks County Community College, Perkasie Camputs1 Hillendale Road, Perkasie, PA 18944 Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 9 am -12 pmUpper Bucks Chamber21 N. Main Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 VIRTUALThursday, June 13, 2024, 3 - 4:30 pmFriday, June 14, 2024, 9 - 10:30 am PRESENTERS Kirk Walters, Chief Momentum OfficerLesley Katz, CPA, CGMA, PMPYvonne Caputo, MSMA All topics will be covered at each event. You only need to attend once.. Presented by Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce an...

JOIN US AS WE RAISE AWARENESS TO SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF MANUFACTURING Founded in 2015, The Silvene Bracalente Memorial Foundation (SBMF) was instituted to support and provide resources to the education of the manufacturing trades, with special emphasis on Precision Machining. And at the same time boost the image of manufacturing throughout our community, schools and most importantly the families that are raising our next generation. Since its founding, SBMF has raised more than $345,000 for local academic institutions and community organizations. Money is raised through the annual sporting clay shoot. Each year, this fundraiser sells out with donations going directly to local schools to use for scholarships and materials purchases. ...

You're invited to participate in our Center for Private Company Excellence Private Company Pulse Survey. This survey is intended to provide insight into the current sentiment of private company owners and executives, and the outlook for their businesses. The survey only takes about 5 minutes to complete and your participation would be greatly appreciated. Survey deadline is Friday, March 29. All information collected will remain completely confidential and results will be presented in aggregate form. Your company's identity and information will not be revealed in any publication or presentation of the survey results. If you wish to receive a copy of the survey results once they are compiled, please provide your contact information at the co...

Attendees Can Participate in Educational Workshops, Network, and Learn about Federal Resources to Help Them Succeed Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the SBA, announced that registration for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is now open. The two-day online event will take place from April 30-May 1. Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit National Small Business Week Virtual Summit registration. This year's NSBW Virtual Summit will feature educational workshops presented by event cosponsors, access to federal resources, and networking opportunities. A detailed agenda and list of cosponsor spea...

We are excited to announce the application portal for the 2024 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program is open. This program is designed to provide free, comprehensive business coaching and education to CEOs of small businesses, like yours, looking to take their businesses to the next level. The SBA Eastern Pennsylvania District office will host two cohorts: in King of Prussia and the Central Pennsylvania area. Join one of our no-cost virtual interactive sessions to learn more about the program and have your questions answered. Register at the links below: Tuesday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. EST – Learn about the King of Prussia cohort:https://www.sba.gov/event/44112Thursday, March 21, 1:00 p.m. EST – Learn about the Central Pennsylva...

Up to $10,000 in grant funds is available now until February 23 to historically disadvantaged businesses. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania CDFI Network is administering the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance (HDBA) Grant Program. Below you will find important information to note. Complete instructions and information can be found on the PA CDFI Network's site. Eligible businesses must: Be at least 51% owned and operated by individuals that identify as African American, Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. This target population is based on the U.S. Treasury Department's definition of disadvantaged individuals that historicall...