The Gannon University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides no-cost, confidential consulting and training services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in northwestern Pennsylvania, serving Erie, Crawford, Mercer, and Warren Counties. For over 30 years, the SBDC has assisted businesses in starting, growing, and prospering. Their services include business planning, market research, financial projections, loan application preparation, marketing and sales strategies, and digital and traditional marketing assistance. They also offer educational programming, such as seminars for first-time business owners, and have a Tech Team of Gannon students to help with website and social media development. The Gannon SBDC is an accredited affiliate of the national network of Small Business Development Centers, dedicated to empowering new and existing businesses with high-quality, one-on-one consulting and resources.