
Fifteen aspiring entrepreneurs recently completed The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) StartUP Spring Program, sponsored by Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Business Finance Corporation.
This six-week certificate series offers attendees support and guidance in determining if entrepreneurship is an option for them. The program also encompasses teaching business startup basics, legal and insurance considerations, marketing and social media essentials, business plan development, accounting and budget skills, financing options and goal setting.
Participants who completed this year’s program include Sunita Samad, Kirsy Vargas, Kristin Brunori, Amber Sandy, Breanna Taylor-Collins, Nicole Williamson, Dynasty Vazquez, Natalie Zadrozna, Luzerne August, Kristin Brunori, Adamaris Colon, Holly Dryden, Laura Frank, Danielle Langley and one other participant.
The spring StartUP series was sponsored by NEPA Alliance Business Finance Corporation. Representatives from The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center and various local entrepreneurs also played a role in the program, sharing information and resources with participants.
Housed in the Kania School of Management, the University’s WEC is a program offering business startup information, guidance and encouragement with help from student interns.
For more information, visit the University’s website.
Local Women Complete Entrepreneurship Program
The WEC StartUP Spring Program lasts six weeks and equips attendees with numerous tools and services for success.