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Financial literacy is fuel for Central Pa.’s next gen of entrepreneurs
Financial literacy is essential for the next generation of Pennsylvania entrepreneurs. Constance Craig-Mason explains how understanding money builds stronger, more diverse small businesses.
New construction school aims to engage disadvantaged workforce
With the Lehigh Valley continuing to have a construction boom, especially in the health care area, a group is working to do more to ensure that minority and disadvantaged communities are getting a part of that work by helping to give them the skills and connections they need.
SBA to streamline federal contracting certification process
The U.S. Small Business Administration is making is easier for businesses to apply for federal contracting certifications.
Bill to boost funding for minority-owned businesses passes Pa. House
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 2202 to create funding to provide low-interest loans and equity financing for eligible enterprises.
$10.5M ARPA grants offered to small diverse businesses
Gov. Josh Shapiro today announced $10.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding for small diverse businesses.
Minority-owned Lehigh County distillery eyes expansion
Pennsylvania’s first minority-owned distillery is expanding its operations in Lehigh County.
PA ranks No. 11 for success in minority-owned businesses, study says
Pennsylvania ranks as the 11th best state in the U.S. for the success of minority-owned businesses, according to a new study.
PennDOT to hold conference on contracting opportunities
PennDOT will host a one-day conference, Pathways to PennDOT on Oct. 18 to connect small, minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) with potential contracting opportunities at the department.
