UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Community members across Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and Mifflin counties are invited to celebrate National SBDC Day with the Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on March 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. SBDC Day is a nationally recognized commemoration of America's SBDCs and their impact on the success of small businesses across the country.
This SBDC Day, the Penn State SBDC will highlight Nittany Valley Holistic Health, a multi-service, collaborative wellness space supporting whole-person care and small business growth. Those interested in attending can register on the event page.
Guests will also enjoy an inside look at the diverse array of wellness-focused businesses that call Nittany Valley Holistic Health home, including SBDC clients Sport and Spine Chiropractic Rehab, Jennifer Walker LCSW LLC, and A Journey to Here, along with additional wellness providers offering massage therapy, performance training, yoga, aesthetics and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the space, meet the professionals, and learn how support from the Penn State SBDC has helped foster their growth and collaboration. In addition, representatives from both state and local government will be in attendance at this event to voice their support for small businesses across the state.
“We are excited to have community members join us as we celebrate small business success and the power of community partnerships with Nittany Valley Holistic Health,” said Tim Keohane, director of the Penn State SBDC. “The practitioners that make up this wellness community exemplify how hard work, paired with access to business resources, can create meaningful impact for their clients.”
The Penn State SBDC helps Pennsylvania entrepreneurs launch and expand businesses by offering individualized consultations, educational workshops, referrals to partner organizations, and resources that help business owners make smart decisions and prosper.
“In 2025, our center served more than 940 clients across Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and Mifflin counties,” Keohane said. “Our team of four business consultants helped clients start 32 new businesses, create 139 jobs, and raise $8.7M in capital. These figures showcase the continued commitment and perseverance of Pennsylvania's small business community.”
Small business owners in Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and Mifflin counties seeking free, confidential one-on-one consulting and educational seminars may visit the Penn State SBDC website to learn more.
About the Penn State SBDC
Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Department of Community & Economic Development, through support from Penn State, and by other sources of state and federal funding (full disclosures available). All services are extended on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the U.S. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
SBDCs are hosted by leading universities, colleges, state economic development agencies and private partners, and funded in part by the U.S. Congress through a partnership with the SBA. There are nearly 1,000 local centers available to provide no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing businesses. The Penn State SBDC services Centre, Clinton, Lycoming and Mifflin counties in central Pennsylvania.