The Economic Growth Connection will assist you in starting your business. Counseling services are available and referrals will be made to other agencies to give further assistance. Following is a list of current agencies to contact for information.

St. Vincent College Small Business Development Center
  • Business start up procedures, planning, financial analysis, educational programs, market research and planning, professional development, product promotion and international and domestic trade assistance are available.

    sbdc.stvincent.edu
Small Business Administration

  • Starting and financing your business, business opportunities, governmental information, online library and freedom of information are among services offered.

    www.sba.gov
Service Corps of Retired Executives

  • Counseling, resources, mentoring, low-fee workshops and confidential business assistance are available.

    www.scorewestco555.org
Seton Hill University's
National Education Center for Women in Business


  • The mission of Seton Hill University's National Education Center for Women in Business is to strengthen the economic impact of women business owners as a collective force and to advance their growth through innovative programming in entrepreneurship and new venture creation. Their online resource, www.e-magnify.com, offers convenient access to a unique mix of business resources, educational offerings, articles, and practical advice to help women of all ages learn, network, grow, and succeed.

    www.e-magnify.com