This is an informal workshop offered approximately every four weeks at locations throughout Westmoreland and Fayette Counties. It covers various topics such as personal issues of being an entrepreneur, financing a business, the business planning process, marketing, mechanics of starting a business, regulations governing a business, and other resources that may be of assistance. SBDC consultants present this program and are available to answer any questions about initiating a successful business.
First Step Workshops are co-sponsored by the State Senators Richard Kasunic, Sean Logan, Bob Regola, and Donald White; Penn State Fayette – The Eberly Campus, and the following Chambers of Commerce: Latrobe Area, Ligonier Valley, Laurel Highlands, Norwin, Strongland, and Westmoreland.

