The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center is a non-profit organization in York County, PA that provides no-cost educational programs, access to capital, and mentorship opportunities to support entrepreneurs and small business owners in launching, growing, and sustaining their enterprises. BLOOM's mission is to foster a thriving culture of inclusive entrepreneurship that drives economic prosperity and innovation in the region.

The Boots to Business (B2B) program, offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides entrepreneurial education and training to transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses, equipping them with essential skills to launch and manage their own businesses.

The APEX Accelerator Program, operated by SEDA-COG, helps businesses in central Pennsylvania access the \$400 billion government contracting market, providing guidance, resources, and support to secure government contracts and create or retain jobs.

Cultivate Lancaster, is Lancaster County, Pennsylvania’s, hub for startup and small business resources. It provides a platform for organizations who support small businesses to connect and collaborate; and, provides a platform for small businesses to identify resources, meet business support organizations, and network with each other.

Sumner IP Law is a full-service business and intellectual property law firm that offers a comprehensive suite of legal services to help clients protect their ideas, innovations, and brands through patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Helping Greater Reading companies grow is at the core of GRCA’s mission.

Allows companies holding qualifying Research and Development Tax Credits to apply for approval to sell those tax credits and assign them to the buyer(s).

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private, non-profit university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that offers a wide range of industry-informed STEM degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university is dedicated to transforming students' futures and equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the world.

The Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC) offers a variety of loan programs to support businesses and economic growth in the Cumberland region, providing access to affordable financing options and guidance to qualified borrowers.

The Pennsylvania CDFI Network is a statewide collective of 18 community development financial institutions focused on providing accessible financing options to small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.

Butler Technologies, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer specializing in custom user interface devices and printed electronics, focusing on innovation and exceptional customer service throughout the design and production process.

The Department of Community and Economic Development’s mission is to encourage the shared prosperity of all Pennsylvanians by supporting good stewardship and sustainable development initiatives across our commonwealth.

Make717 is Lancaster, PA's first makerspace, fostering innovation and collaboration through access to advanced equipment and workshops for the community.

Eastern University is a Christian university near Philadelphia that has experienced rapid enrollment growth in recent years, tripling its student body to nearly 10,000 by expanding its innovative undergraduate, graduate, and online degree programs while also enhancing campus life through new extracurricular activities.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from specific target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.