
Helping today's entrepreneurs create tomorrow's economy.
By providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with the tools they require to build and grow successful businesses, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania SBDC is having a positive impact on the commonwealth.
In 2012, more than 4,275 hours of service were provided to our clients using a combination of experienced faculty, professional staff, and students.

| Number of clients counseled |
179 |
| Number of new clients |
77 |
| Bought/Started a Business |
20 |
| Completed Business Plans |
18 |
| Educational Seminars |
20 |
| Seminar Attendees |
198 |
Financing Raised for Clients
| Total Financing Raised |
$3,236,692 |
| Commercial Bank Loans |
$994,772 |
| Seller Financing |
$800,000 |
| Other Community Loans |
$135,000 |
| Lines of Credit |
$20,000 |
| SBA Loans |
$625,000 |
| Crowd Funding |
4,000 |
| Equity and Owner Investments |
$657,920 |
The IUP Small Business Development Center's efforts contribute significantly to the overall impact of the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center program.