Useful Links

INVENTOR RESOURCES

Visit this page for online resources to start the invention process.

USEFUL ARTICLES FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND INVENTORS

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA LINKS

Plastics SourceNet

Serving the technology and training needs of Pennsylvania's plastics manufacturers and entrepreneurs. (Organization start-up funded through a Keystone Innovation Grant awarded to Penn College through the KIZ program.)

North Central PA SCORE Chapter

SCORE - "Counselors to America's Small Business" - is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. We have an office located in Williamsport.

Main Streets of Lycoming County
The Main Street program is a state program that encourages revitalization of downtowns.  Specifically, the Williamsport Main Street District is designated at as Williamsport/Lycoming KIZ.

 

BusinessGrower.com / Central PA Entrepreneurial Assistance Network

A website of the Central Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Assistance Network. Provides useful information and links for entrepreneurs.

InternsPlus

An online resource for Central Pennsylvania employers to find interns from regional colleges.

KIZ Partners

Visit this page to see the partners of our KIZ and the services they provide.

Statewide information

Keystone Innovation Zone Program Information

General information on the statewide KIZ program.

Entrepreneur's Guide

A thorough and helpful PDF document and handbook developed by the state to help people start a business in PA.  Note that the document is 1.22 MB so it may take some time to download.

Pennsylvania Open For Business

A website for filing necessary paperwork online to start a business in Pennsylvania, such as incorporation, fictitious name filing, etc.

New PA

The Keystone Innovation Zone program is funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Also companies and individuals can research financing opportunities and other DCED programs through this website.

Other KIZs in Pennsylvania

Visit this page for a list of the KIZs in Pennsylvania.

PA Angel Network

A statewide organization that supports over 2,000 angel investors in the Commonwealth.

Hot Shot Business

A unique interactive tool to take individuals through “running a business.” Hosted by Disney Online, this site is geared toward young people and funded through the Kauffman Foundation.