Training Events
The PennWest Clarion Small Business Development Center provides access to training events for all clients who are starting anew business or looking to grow a current business.
PennWest Clarion SBDC Training Events
The PennWest Clarion SBDC seminars are created specifically with potential business owners in mind. They provide information for people who are ready to start their business, and would like additional help.
For more information on the PennWest Clarion SBDC seminars call (814) 393-2060 or Email sbdc@pennwest.edu. You can also join our email list or sign up as a client.

Saturday, October 7, 2023 (Webinar) Saturday, November 4, 2023 (Webinar) Saturday, December 2, 2023 (Webinar) |
Thursday, October 19, 2023 (Webinar) Thursday, November 16, 2023 (Webinar) Thursday, December 14, 2023 (Webinar) |
Current business owners and employees looking to sharpen their corporate knowledge
are encouraged to attend one of our Business Skills Workshops. They offer information on a wide variety of topics that are useful for a successful
business.
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Coudersport
Date: September 25 & October 2, 2023
Location: Potter County Education Council, 5 Water St., Coudersport PA 16915
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Cost: $165.00
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Clarion
Date: September 28 & October 5, 2023
Location: Trinity Point Church of God, 180 West Trinity Dr., Clarion PA 16214
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on September 28
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT) on October 5
Cost: $165.00
Woman-Owned Small Business Certifications
Date: October 4, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Pennsylvania Taxes for New Businesses
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
U.S. Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Protections for Working Women
Date: October 18, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Tax Talk with Corry
Date: October 25, 2023
Location: Free Zoom Q&A Session
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Live 2 Lead
Date: October 26, 2023
Location: Zion Church - 114 Zion Rd, Clarion PA 16214
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Full Fee Amount: $59.00
Discounted #1 Fee on/before 9/30 or 2 or more reg. after 10/1: $49.00
***CEUs and SHRM PDCs will be available. More information will be shared at the event.
Veteran-Owned Small Business Verification
Date: November 1, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Elk
Date: November 6 & 13, 2023
Location: Community Education Center of Elk and Cameron Counties, 4 Erie Ave, Suite 200, St. Mary's PA 15857
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on November 6
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on November 13
Cost: $165.00
Sales Tax Basics
Date: November 8, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Tax Talk with Corry
Date: November 9, 2023
Location: Free Zoom Q&A Session
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
CRM Basics for Small Business
Date: November 14, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Kane
Date: November 29 & December 6, 2023
Location: Six and Kane, 62 Fraley St., Kane PA 16735
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on November 29
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on December 6
Cost: $165.00
ServSafe: Food and Safety Certification - Emlenton
Date: November 30 & December 7, 2023
Location: Scrubgrass Grange, 5104 Emlenton-Clintonville Road, Emlenton PA 16373
Class Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT) on November 30
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EDT) on December 7
Cost: $165.00
OSHA: Employee Training Requirements
Date: November 30, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost: Free
Withholding Basics
Date: December 13, 2023
Location: Webinar
Class Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Tax Talk with Corry
Date: December 20, 2023
Location: Free Zoom Q&A Session
Class Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free