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January 13, 2025

What Worked and What Didn't in 2024 & Planning 2025 | Jan. Deep Dive

Take a realistic view of 2024 and use it target 2025 success in this new year's planning session.

December 10, 2024

Online Speed Networking (Members Only)

Just for members! Join us for this quick, lively, and engaging approach to building your professional network.

November 18, 2024

Small Business Tax Strategies | Nov. Deep Dive

Are you making the right moves now to minimize your bill at tax time next year? Find out in this interactive, live webinar for small business owners.

November 8, 2024

Grants for Small Businesses | Nov. Forever Forward

Learn about grant opportunities for small businesses, including which ones you may be eligible for and how to position your business to win them.

October 21, 2024

How to Exit Your Business : Oct. Deep Dive

Considering retirement or selling your business? Learn your exit options, the process, and other details — including how to sell your business to your employees — in this FREE workshop for small business owners..

October 17, 2024

Pittsburgh | Allegheny Co. Small Business Kickoff

Learn about Entrepreneurs Forever and how this unique program is helping small business owners reach the success they've always envisioned.

October 11, 2024

Oct. Forever Forward : Technology Tools for Small Business

Join app developer and small business owner Phil DiMuro as he walks you through tech tools that really will help your business!

September 19, 2024

Cambria Co. (PA) : Small Business Kickoff

Join us for this in-person kickoff and learn about Entrepreneurs Forever's FREE program for small businesses in Cambria Co., PA

September 17, 2024

Small Business Success Summit

Join this virtual event featuring speakers and workshops designed to support small business owners on their quests to grow bigger and stronger.

September 16, 2024

September Deep Dive: Getting Your Product on Retail Shelves

Get advice from our panel of small business owners who have successfully navigated the system to land their products on retail shelves.

September 13, 2024

September Forever Forward: Telling Your Story

How do you tell your brand's story? Join us for advice and guidance so you can craft your story in a way that connects with and engages customers.

September 12, 2024

Small Business Kickoff Night : McKean Co., PA

Network with other business owners, get info and advice, and learn about Entrepreneurs Forever's FREE program for small businesses in McKean Co., PA

August 19, 2024

August Deep Dive: Can You Afford to Retire?

Can you afford to retire from the business you own? If retirement sounds like a dream, join this month's Deep Dive to learn the steps you'll need to take to make it a reality.

August 9, 2024

August Forever Forward: Great Sales Conversations

You got the phone call, appointment, or even the meeting with that decision maker. So how do you maximize this opportunity to your advantage? Join us Aug. 9 to find out!

July 22, 2024

July Deep Dive: If you have employees, you need an employee handbook!

If you have employees, you need an employee handbook!

July 12, 2024

July Forever Forward: Does Your Business Really Need Customer Relationship Software?

As your business grows, you might wonder if you should use a Customer Relationship Management–CRM system. Some owners swear by them, but how do you choose one? How complicated is it to implement one and get your whole staff using it?

June 24, 2024

June Deep Dive: Hiring Your First Employee

We’ve invited HR Pro Sarah Franks to be the guest for this Deep Dive where you’ll get the rundown on what you need to know about hiring your first employee.

June 17, 2024

Erie - Small Business Pop up

Pop-up Small Business Event: Sexual Wellness PA & Thrive Therapy Space

June 14, 2024

June Forever Forward: Content Creation for Small Business

Join Entrepreneurs Forever Director Marketing Angela Mena and Senior Program Manager Deborah Gallant as they share examples, ideas & best practices for small business when it comes to creating quality content.

June 5, 2024

Online Speed Networking

Join us for this quick, lively and engaging approach to building your professional network!

May 30, 2024

Butler County - In Person Event

Join us for a 2-hour event dedicated to small businesses like yours! Connect with other business owners, and get the latest updates on the exciting expansion of the Entrepreneurs Forever program, offered at no cost to you.

May 20, 2024

May Deep Dive: Emotional Intelligence

How you understand, process, and express your own feelings impacts how you run your business

May 10, 2024

May Forever Forward: Creating a Sustainable Sales Process

Join us as we talk about creating a replicable sales process and approach for our business and ourselves and SIMPLE to execute.

May 9, 2024

Lawrence County In-Person Event

Join us for a 2-hour event dedicated to small businesses like yours! Connect with other business owners, and get the latest updates on the exciting expansion of the Entrepreneurs Forever program, offered at no cost to you.

April 15, 2024

Deep Dive: How Can My Small Business Use AI?

Brian Slawin, an innovator with a passion for entrepreneurs will show us more than a dozen ways that companies can use Generative AI in their everyday business operations

April 12, 2024

Forever Forward: Attract a Steady Stream of Ideal Clients

Join us for this lively workshop to come up with an intelligent, thoughtful approach to bringing in a constant flow of ideal clients to your business

April 11, 2024

Westmoreland County In-Person Event

Entrepreneurs Forever is organizing this lunch and learn session to educate business owners about the benefits of Small Business Owner Peer Groups and a FREE grant-funded program available to local business owners. This event is open to member and non-member business owners!

March 26, 2024

Virtual Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

March 20, 2024

Virtual Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

March 18, 2024

Deep Dive: Google Analytics for Small Businesses

Do you really understand who is visiting your website and what they do when they are there?

March 15, 2024

Forever Forward: Identifying Your Ideal Client

This fast and fun workshop will help you get laser-focused so you can make better and more informed business decisions and see greater sales success!

March 14, 2024

Fayette County In-Person Event

Join us for a 2-hour event dedicated to small businesses like yours! Connect with other business owners, and get the latest updates on the exciting expansion of the Entrepreneurs Forever program, offered at no cost to you.

March 5, 2024

Virtual Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

February 26, 2024

Deep Dive: Getting The Most Out of Your Financial Professionals

This month’s Deep Dive features Chris Pentrack of Supporting Strategies who will help us understand how to create a real partnership with your numbers people so you know that you’ve set your business up for a profitable future.

February 20, 2024

Beaver County In-Person Event

Join us for a 2-hour event dedicated to small businesses like yours! Network with other business owners, and get the latest updates on the exciting expansion of the Entrepreneurs Forever program, offered at no cost to you.

February 9, 2024

Forever Forward: Understanding Your Business Lifecycle

Understanding where your business is and what to expect at different phases.

January 22, 2024

Deep Dive : Forecasting the Year Ahead (2024)

Start 2024 off on a sound financial footing by working through your financial forecast for the year.

January 12, 2024

Forever Forward| It's Never Too Late to Write a Business Plan!

Our January 2024 Forever Forward program challenges you to assess results to date and plan where you want to go. 

November 14, 2023

November 14th - Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

November 13, 2023

Getting Certified as Woman/Minority Business: Deep Dive

Is it worth it for you to get certified as a woman or minority-owned business?

November 10, 2023

Insuring My Small Business: Forever Forward

Insuring My Small Business: Learning from an Insurance Pro

November 8, 2023

November 8th - Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

October 24, 2023

October 24th - Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

October 23, 2023

Spooked by the prospect of bringing on Interns? Deep Dive

How a Well-Oiled Internship Program Can Help Grow Your Small Business

October 17, 2023

October 17th - Info Session

Discover the path to entrepreneurship success! Join our exclusive info session to learn all about our Entrepreneurs Forever program.

October 13, 2023

The 4 P's of Small Business Marketing: Forever Forward

Learn the professional’s approach to marketing and sales!

September 18, 2023

DEEP DIVE: Valuing Your Business

If you’re thinking about retiring, selling or exiting your business or just wondering…what is my business worth—this is the Deep Dive for you.

September 13, 2023

I Exploded my Sales by going online: A panel of successful online ecommerce Pros

You hear these amazing stories about how some folks got rich selling their products online. But for most small businesses, it isn’t quite that easy.

September 8, 2023

Your Personal Credit Matters: Forever Forward

Whether you’ve never established a credit history or you need to do some work on repairing yours, you’ll want to join this informative Forever Forward program with guest presenter Ikuma Ojok of Pittsburgh’s Financial Empowerment Center.

August 21, 2023

Organizing Your Business For Success: Deep Dive

Whether you have employees now or plan to hire, join us for this Deep Dive with Entrepreneurs Forever facilitator Doogie Levine who is a consultant and fractional COO.

August 11, 2023

Forever Forward: Building Your Outsourced Dream Team

Assembling Your Dream Team Hiring outside professionals and consultants to support your small business

July 17, 2023

Creative Approaches to Partnerships and Alliances:  Deep Dive

Imagine all the ways your business could flourish if you could partner up in creative ways with other businesses, individuals or community organizations. Let's think creatively together!

July 14, 2023

Forever Forward: Do I Need Quickbooks?

Join us for this 1-hour workshop and extended Q&A with guest presenter Mary Jo Watson, owner of Balancing Act Accounting.

June 26, 2023

Yes, Your Small Business Needs to Worry about Cybersecurity

Think that only big organizations are vulnerable? Not so, learn what you need to do to protect your business.

June 14, 2023

Using Social Media for Your Small Business

Join a panel of Entrepreneurs Forever peer group members who have been able to deploy social media successfully to make real sales. Share ideas, ask questions and interact with your peers!

June 9, 2023

Forever Forward: Networking is more than just LinkedIn

Join us to learn how to use networking to grow your business. It isn't just about online networks.

May 22, 2023

Getting Funding for Your Small Business: Deep Dive

How can you finance your business growth? Learn from funding pro Raymond Lanza-Weil as he helps navigate all your options and answer your specific questions.

May 12, 2023

Forever Forward: Going Full Time In Your Business | May 12

Join us for this workshop to help you think through the pragmatic and personal factors in making this big leap.

April 24, 2023

Family & Friends Work In Your Business? April 24th Deep Dive

It can be hard to figure out boundaries when your small business employs friends and family!

April 14, 2023

Forever Forward: Elevator Pitch Session April 14

Are you telling your story effectively? Everyone needs a compelling Elevator Pitch! Come learn the fundamentals and practice in this quick workshop.

March 20, 2023

Bring Your Sales Challenge March 20: Deep Dive

Guest presenter Stephen Warley will run this free-form Deep Dive, where we'll discuss your real-life sales issues and problem-solve together!

March 10, 2023

Forever Forward March 10: Financial Firewall

Are you keeping your personal and business expenses separated? Join us for this online workshop to get on track with your record-keeping.

February 27, 2023

Owner's Compensation Untangled: Deep Dive Feb 27th

Small business owners should value their own time and pay themselves! Join us for this important Deep Dive!

February 22, 2023

Hiring & Firing & Retention, Oh My. Entrepreneurs Forever Member Roundtable February 22

Join us for this lively participatory online event with Deborah Gallant and Terry Doloughty, two of Entrepreneurs Forever's professional facilitators as they talk with several real group members about the challenges facing small business employers.

February 10, 2023

Forever Forward Feb 10: What's in Your Revenue Mix?

Join us for this one hour interactive session where you'll examine WHAT you sell and how profitable it is!

November 11, 2022

Forever Forward--next one on November 11

Join us for a lively interactive one hour webinar on a critical business topic. This month: How to Attract More Ideal Clients.