Statewide Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC).  By partnering with the Pennsylvania SBDC, your business is exposed to a network of influencers and trusted small business professionals who refer clients to partner sponsor organizations on a regular basis.  Sponsor businesses gain access to SBDC consultants who are working directly with over 12,000 small firms and entrepreneurs in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania. Opportunities are also available to reach small business owners directly through display advertisements, e-news ads, and event sponsorships.

To learn more about sponsorship or advertising opportunities please call us at (215) 898-1219.

Small Business Growth Forum
June 7-9, 2017
Location: Hilton Garden Inn SouthPointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317
The annual Pennsylvania SBDC Small Business Growth Forum hosts more than one hundred SBDC employees and representatives from economic development organizations from across the Commonwealth.  Pennsylvania SBDC staff attends this conference to network and learn about the latest small business trends and technologies.  By becoming a sponsor, your company has a unique opportunity to market to those individuals who are on the ground in Pennsylvania advising small business clients every day.  Sponsorships start at $500 for this event.

Regional Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities

10th Annual Women in Leadership Development (WILD)
April 27, 2017
Hosted by: Gannon University SBDC
Location: Erie, PA
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In 2008, Gannon University's Small Business Development Center founded the WILD to emphasize the concept of women helping women through knowledge, energy and passion. The 8th Annual WILD Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at The Ambassador Banquet and Conference Center.

The 8th annual WILD speaker topics include social media, financial management, entrepreneurship and leadership. It is anticipated that over 400 attendees will take part in WILD 2015, with former attendees traveling from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana to attend this wildly exciting event.

For questions or additional information, please contact at 814-871-7713.

19th Annual Entrepreneur's Networking and Growth Conference
June 2, 2017
Hosted by: Duquesne University SBDC
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sponsors receive:

• A complimentary space in our Tradeshow (2 - 3:30pm)
• Free admissions to the event
• Company listing and link on our website
• Company name on 25,000 brochures that are distributed
• Recognition throughout the day on signage and in our program book
• Other benefits depending on sponsorship level

The Entrepreneur's Networking and Growth Conference (ENGC) attracts businesspeople across all industries and in all stages of growth. Program demographics indicate that about half of ENGC participants attend sessions geared toward early-stage companies that are just beginning to flourish but still seeking guidance for growth.

Sponsorships start at $1,500 for this event. Questions? Contact or call 412-396-1631.

Philadelphia 100
October 2017
Hosted by: Wharton SBDC
Location: Philadelphia, PA
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

The Philadelphia 100 acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of the entrepreneurs building the 100 fastest-growing companies in the region.

The Philadelphia 100 is your opportunity to:

• Personally meet the CEOs of these exciting companies at the CEO Breakfast and the Awards Ceremony and Reception
• Have exclusive access to the 2014 Philadelphia 100 list - 45 days before it is released publically
• Connect with the Philadelphia Business Community through our marketing campaign

Contact for more information.  Sponsorships start at $300 for this event.