Seminars

The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence will present another series of free business workshops in fall 2013. Please check back for the updated schedule.

All workshops will be held at The Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence located at 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona.

To subscribe to our email list, contact Sue Stevens at 814-940-3401 or sas79@psu.edu.

Past Seminars

ABCD Corp.

Financing New Ventures

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  • Jeff Boldizar - Senior Consultant, Saint Francis University SBDC
  • Paul Cooney - Director of Business Development and Loan Programs, Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation
  • John Horell - President and Owner of KIZ Resources, LLC
  • Karen Smith - Vice President and Commercial Lender, Reliance Bank
  • Deborah Leberfinger - Business Deposit/Cash Management Sales and Support Representative, Reliance Bank

Stock Market Basics

Tuesdays, March 12, 19, and 26, 2013
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Trading Room

Effective Interviewing/Hiring Techniques

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sara C. Williams - SPHR, President, Webber HR Solutions, Inc.

Creating a Webpage/Using Social Networking Sites for Advertising

Jonathan O'Harrow — Webmaster, Penn State Altoona
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
6:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Developing a Marketing Plan

George Sackandy — CEO and Founder of Intelmarx
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
6:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Understanding Quickbooks

John Horell — manager, Harry K. Sickler Associates Certified Public Accountants
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
6:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Basics of Payroll Taxes

David Scott - CPA and Partner, Young, Oakes, Brown & Co.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
6:00 — 8:00 p.m.

Understanding Cash Flow

Acquire the skills necessary to assess and manage your cash flow
Presenter — Dr. William G. Engelbret, CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting, Penn State Altoona
Wednesday, April 20, 2011; 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.

Managing Your Personnel

Learn why people and the systems that support them are an important part of running your business
Presenter — Sara C. Williams, SPHR, President, Webber HR Solutions, LLC
Wednesday, March 30, 2011; 5:30 — 7:30 p.m.

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Marketing Your Business

Understand the basics of creating a logo, designing business cards, and buying media advertising
Presenter — Suzy Egan, Owner, Suzanne Egan Advertising & Marketing Inc
Wednesday, March 16, 2011; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Tax Considerations for Small Business Owners

Know the general requirements and issues relating to taxes
Presenter — John T. Horell, Manager with Harry K. Sickler Associates Certified Public Accountants
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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The First Steps of Starting a Business Seminar

A FREE workshop for Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses and Students held September 2010.