The Norristown Small Business Assistance Center (NSBAC), in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (WUSBDC), has expanded service offerings for small businesses in Norristown.

Whether you are starting a business or seeking to grow your existing one, the NSBAC is ready to assist you through business consulting services and educational programs at no cost. All services are offered in both English and Spanish languages.

In this spirit, the NSBAC, in collaboration with WUSBDC and the Montgomery County Department of Commerce, launched a series of educational training sessions for new and established small businesses. The training sessions are provided at no cost to participants. Register online or call the NSBAC at 610-277-1085.

· How to Do Business in Norristown: Thursday, Sept. 19

· Know Your Numbers: Thursday, Oct. 3

· 10 Tips for Successful Business: Thursday, Oct. 17

· In Your Clients’ Shoes: Customer Service and Marketing: Thursday, Nov. 7

All in-person training sessions will be held at the Dekalb Center Norristown (formally the Human Services Center), located at 1430 Dekalb Street from 8:30-10:30 AM.

Fifteen (15) entrepreneurs participated in the inaugural session on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The event featured special guests including Norristown Municipal Manager Leonard Lightner, Norristown Police Department Community Liaison Rossy Calderon, and Kaylyn Langdon from the Montgomery County Commerce Department. Their involvement highlights the importance of cooperation between community organizations and public officials to build a more informed and prosperous business community.

To request assistance from the NSBAC, visit Norristown’s Small Business Assistance Center, and learn more about Widener University Small Business Development Center and its services in Norristown at Widener SDBC.

The Norristown Small Business Assistance Center is a project of the Municipality of Norristown, supported by Widener SBDC, and is funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and funds the Municipality receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Learn more at the Montgomery County Commerce Department and its unified approach to providing economic and workforce development services and assistance to individuals, entrepreneurs, investors, businesses, communities, and institutions.