The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Penn State empowers veterans, service members, and military spouses with entrepreneurial development services, offering resources, training, and mentorship to foster business success.

The Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program will not duplicate existing programs such as WEDNet and Next Generation Industry Partnerships but is designed to help companies identify and train a skilled workforce for existing or near future open positions.

Penn State Harrisburg LaunchBox is an entrepreneurial hub that provides resources, mentorship, and support for startups and early-stage businesses in Pennsylvania, offering programs like accelerator bootcamps and legal assistance.

The Downtown Mechanicsburg Partnership is a community-driven organization focused on preserving and revitalizing the historic charm of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, while promoting local businesses and cultural events.

Gettysburg College is a selective liberal arts institution in Pennsylvania that offers a holistic education through rigorous academics and experiential learning opportunities, fostering critical thinking and leadership among its students.

The Penn State York Launchbox is an entrepreneur support organization that provides a range of services, including legal/IP assistance, accelerator programs, networking, coaching, and customer discovery, to help early-stage businesses and innovators in York and Lancaster, PA turn their ideas into successful ventures.

World Trade Center Harrisburg is a regional hub for promoting global trade and providing essential resources, education, and networking opportunities for businesses in central Pennsylvania.

The Graham Fellows Program for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Penn State York partners with businesses to develop students' critical thinking, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on experiences, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

The Grotto Community Center is a non-profit organization in York, PA, dedicated to fostering the arts and supporting small businesses through coworking spaces, artist studios, and event facilities.

Harrisburg Business Center offers flexible, modern office spaces in Harrisburg, PA, designed for entrepreneurs and teams to thrive with 24/7 access and a range of amenities.

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) is a dynamic organization that promotes technology, fuels economic development, and fosters a culture of innovation in the Central PA region. Through events, programs, and investment opportunities, TCCP connects members, celebrates women in tech, and supports a thriving, inclusive tech ecosystem.

York County Libraries is a network of 13 public libraries in Pennsylvania that offers a wide range of programs, resources, and services to empower lifelong learning and community engagement for people of all ages.

The Business Opportunities Fund (BOF) provides installment loans, lines of credit, and technical assistance to minority and women-owned businesses, as well as small enterprises, to enhance their capacity to compete for contracts.

The Susquehanna Economic Development Association (SEDA-COG) is an 11-county community and economic development agency that partners with local businesses to help them start, grow, and excel, while also enhancing and revitalizing communities through infrastructure and home improvement projects.

Are you interested in starting a business…but don’t know where to start? Do you have an idea, but aren’t sure if it’s worth pursuing? JumpStart @ WBEC-East’s Women’s Business Center is for you!