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    Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

    The Pennsylvania SBDC consultants work with entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business in confidential, one-on-one sessions to help them with a range of business issues including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and much more. There are 15 SBDCs spread throughout the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania SBDC is a joint venture of federal, state, and private sector agencies and organizations including the SBA and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Additional information can be found here.

    Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
    600 Forbes Avenue
    108 Rockwell Hall
    Pittsburgh PA, 15282-0103
    Email: duqsbdc@duq.edu
    Hours of Operation – Monday-Friday: 8:30AM–5:00PM
    Phone: 412-396-1633
    Fax: 412-396-5884

    University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center
    3520 Forbes Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15261
    Email: iee@innovation.pitt.edu
    Hours of Operation – Monday–Friday 8:30AM–12:00PM & 1:00PM–5:00PM
    Phone: 412-648-1542

    Business Organizations

    Many different business organizations exist that are a collection of member organizations and serve their members in various capacities, from training to advocacy.

    Chambers of Commerce are organizations comprised of member businesses, that provide advocacy, education, and other opportunities and resources for their member businesses. Chambers of Commerce serve members of differing sizes and industries, from sole proprietors up to large corporations.

    Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
    525 Third St., 2nd Floor
    Beaver, PA 15009
    Phone: 724-775-3944
    Email: info@bcchamber.com

    Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce
    325 East Washington Street
    New Castle, PA 16101
    Phone: 724-658-1488
    Fax: 724-658-0313
    Email: info@lawrencecounty.com

    The PA Farm Bureau represents farm families engaged in all types of agriculture and agrotourism, and advocates on behalf of members for policies that benefit PA agriculture and rural communities.

    Local Government

    Darlington Township – confirmed general contact only
    3590 Darlington Rd.
    Darlington, PA 16115
    Phone: 724-827-8738
    Fax: 724-827-8739
    Email: darlingtontwpoffice@gmail.com

    Beaver County Government
    Beaver County Courthouse
    810 Third Street
    Beaver, PA 15009
    Phone: 724-728-5700

    Little Beaver Township
    805 Blackhawk Rd.
    Beaver Falls, PA 15010
    Phone: 724-846-9320
    Fax: 724-843-8997
    Email: sobeaver@comcast.net

    Enon Valley Borough
    P.O. Box 295
    Enon Valley, PA, 16120
    Phone: 724-336-5968
    Fax: 724-336-5968
    Email: enonvalley@windstream.net

    Lawrence County Government
    Lawrence County Government Center
    430 Court Street
    New Castle, PA 16101-3503
    Phone: 724-658-2541

    Community Relief Fund

    • Community Relief Fund Information – Norfolk Southern has committed to providing a $1 million Community Relief Fund to be distributed to businesses and residents in Pennsylvania impacted by the train derailment.
    • Administrators of Community Relief Fund – Darlington Township has received $660,000 and Lawrence County has received $340,000 to use for community relief. Local leaders in Darlington Township and Lawrence County will determine how this funding will be directed to benefit their respective communities.

    Contact Norfolk Southern

    • In addition to the resources provided above, small businesses should track their losses and reach out directly to Norfolk Southern at 1-800-230-7049 or via email at media.relations@nscorp.com.