PA Cheese Guild: Understanding Rules, Regulations and Inspections

September 27, 2016

This is an important seminar all cheesemakers should attend! We are offering a seminar with representatives from the FDA and PDA. They will discuss the many questions we all have regarding understanding and adhering to required regulations and inspections, existing and forthcoming.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the source. QC Labs will review… Read More >

Soil Health Through the Seasons

September 26, 2016

Join our evening discussion about practical and sustainable methods for improving soil quality, and reducing inputs through cover cropping, intercropping, and composting with Teddy Moynihan, Co-owner of Plowshare Farms. This free program is a part of our 3rd Annual Penn State Extension Grower Series. Each program will take place on the first Tuesday of select… Read More >

Modernize Your Marketing Strategies: How to Stand out from the Competition

Introduction of presenter and attendees What is your marketing strategy? The difference between marketing and sales Traditional marketing techniques Impact of social media on current marketing plans Why you “must” use social media today to grow your business Converting market awareness into sales dollars Discussion and closing remarks

How to Get the Inside Data on Your Customers and Competitors

Knowledge is POWER!  And the library’s top business resources will help you find, understand, and implement business research to help your business get off the ground or soar to new heights.  This session covers a little bit of everything – from an overview of navigating the databases, to identifying business needs, to developing strategic searches… Read More >

Business Planning – Session 2 – Marketing

Marketing This workshop covers important marketing concepts such as: What is marketing? What does marketing include? And what makes your product and/or service unique? Other topics include pricing strategies, market information resources, market “positioning,” marketing communications, the difference between features and benefits. $25

Meet and Grow Your Business

Come and meet the key members of the  Chester and Delaware County SCORE, West Chester University, and the SBDC of Kutztown University (Small Business Development Center) who can work with you to move your business or business idea forward. These organizations represent a power team of business mentors available to you on an as needed basis,… Read More >

Main Ingredients for an Effective Website

This seminar provides an essential reality check for anyone who’s looking to build a professional website. It encourages you to examine the goals of your website before you begin the building process. It is mainly aimed at small business owners, though it can be of use to anyone who is striving to build their first… Read More >

Main Ingredients for an Effective Website

This seminar provides an essential reality check for anyone who’s looking to build a professional website. It encourages you to examine the goals of your website before you begin the building process. It is mainly aimed at small business owners, though it can be of use to anyone who is striving to build their first… Read More >

Business Planning – Session 1 – Business Concepts

Business Concepts – First of a four part business planning series. In this course, you will learn a personal business plan model that gives you step-by-step guidance in researching and writing your business plan. This workshop’s topics include: getting in “shape” to start a small business, target marketing, descriptions of products and services. $25