Communities celebrate Small Business Saturday

[ad_1] It happens once a year. “It’s a very important day for small businesses, it’s our day,” said Jacob Daniels, co-owner of the Gem on Penn in West Reading. Small…

Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center to host upcycling workshop | Penn State University

[ad_1] WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center will host the “Innovate to Renovate” upcycling workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday,…

Small Business Spotlight to Feature Series on Award-Winning Berks County Small Business – BCTV

[ad_1] Small Business Spotlight to Feature Series on Award-Winning Berks County Small Business – BCTV Skip to Content « All Events October 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am In…

U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration secured for those impacted by Berks flooding

[ad_1] HARRISBURG, Pa. – Governor Josh Shapiro announced Monday that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted an administrative declaration of a disaster, which will make loans available for…

Berks County gets U.S. Small Business Administration emergency declaration

[ad_1] A Blandon Fire Company aerial ladder truck is used in the rescue of a marooned motorist on Route 61 at Water Street in Muhlenberg Township during flash flooding during…

Berks LaunchBox announces Summer 2023 Pitch Competition winners | Penn State University

[ad_1] WYOMISSING, Pa. –—The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State recently announced the pitch winners of its Summer 2023 Pitch Competition. Bapanada took first place, 4G Nutrition took second, and…

Reading business reopens following fire

[ad_1] READING, Pa. – A Berks County business bounces back from a fire. The Sugar Shack on Lehigh Street reopened Saturday. Earlier this month, a fire caused heavy fire and…

Berks, Chester small businesses named 2023 SBA award winners

[ad_1] Two area companies have been named among the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District Office 2023 Small Business Week Award Winners. Unique Snacks, located in Muhlenberg, Berks County,…

Berks LaunchBox celebrates 4th anniversary in GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

[ad_1] When the Berks LaunchBox first opened nearly seven years ago, it provided a glimmer of hope to Berks County entrepreneurs and innovators. Since then, its impact has grown to…

Seven businesses receive funding from Berks County, O’Pake Institute

[ad_1] Seven area small businesses were recently awarded a total of $35,000 in funding through the Financial Lending and Innovation Collaborative spearheaded by Alvernia University’s O’Pake Institute. In this photo…