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Entrepreneur and Small Business Development

We provide aspiring entrepreneurs the educational resources, technical support, and expertise to start, manage, and grow a small business. The center is staffed by experienced educators and business professionals that offer one-on-one mentoring, business counseling, and expert guidance to get your business idea up and running. 

We can help advance:

  • Entrepreneurial concepts and ideas
  • Product development
  • Business consultation

 

Learn more about the Scranton Launchbox, the hub that assists local entrepreneurs with building their businesses.

The Center's Programs and Training Options

  • Course Offerings at the Center for Business Development
  • About Community Outreach and Development

    • Diversity Circles
    • Entrepreneur and Small Business Development
    • Family Business Alliance
  • Career and Professional Development

    • AutoCAD Training
    • Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
    • Introduction to Revit 3D Modeling Software 
    • Introduction to Teaching English to English Language Learners
    • Professional Development for Educators
    • Spanish in the Workplace
    • Supervision Essentials Certificate Program
    • Workshops and Seminars
  • Certificate Programs

    • Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP)
    • Financial Accounting Certificate
    • Integrated Digital Marketing
    • Introduction to Business Management Certificate
    • Introduction to Corporate Communication Certificate
    • Nursing Management Certificate
    • Supply Chain Management Certificate
    • Teaching Writing and Literacy Certificate
  • Corporate Training

    • Customized Training Programs
    • Functional Manager Program
    • Leadership Development Series
    • Organization-Wide Training Program
  • Industry Focused Courses and Credentials

    • APICS/ASCM Certification Prep Programs
    • Certified Recovery Specialist Program
    • Human Resources Management (SHRM)
    • Real Estate Classes
  • Youth Programs

Contacts

John C. Drake
Center Director
[email protected]
 
Jo Ann Durdan
Education Program Assistant
[email protected]

Caroline Mongelli
Administrative Support Assistant
[email protected]

Office Location:

Gallagher Conference Center
(570) 963-2600

Contact The Center

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120 Ridge View Drive
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2500
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