SCRANTON

New Tripoli resident

participates in StartUp program

Nicole Freeman of New Tripoli was among the student interns participating in The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center and Small Business Development Center StartUP fall program.

Facilitated by experienced SBDC consultants, StartUP is a six-week certificate series designed for women in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families.

The StartUP program offers women education, support and guidance in determining if entrepreneurship is an option for them.

Participants in this interactive program learn start-up basics, legal and insurance considerations, marketing and social media essentials, business plan development, accounting and budget skills, financing options and requirements, and goal setting.

Local women business owners presented during the sessions to share their experiences.

The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center is a partnership between the SBDC and the University’s Kania School of Management that utilizes experienced SBDC consultants along with carefully selected KSOM student interns.

The interns are highly skilled, and enhance the work done by consultants by assisting with training, conducting research, and completing projects.

Freeman is a sophomore biology major at the Jesuit university.

The fall 2020 series was offered free of charge thanks to funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission.

This free series will be held again in the Spring.

For more information, contact Katelyn McManamon, SBDC special projects coordinator, at 570-941-4168 or email katelyn.mcmanamon@scranton.edu.