One hundred small business owners and budding entrepreneurs attended a recent seminar hosted by Pennsylvania Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-Philadelphia) to learn about opportunities to help grow and start their firms.
The $1.4 billion TruMark Federal Credit Union in Trevose, Pa., and the $1.2 billion American Heritage FCU in Philadelphia also participated in the Small Business Opportunities & Resources Seminar, which took place May 30, according to the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association.
In addition to providing entrepreneurs with information on city, state, federal and private opportunities for contracting, the seminar also offered information on certification, financing, tax credits, economic zones, technical assistance and special programs and initiatives.
According to the PCUA, Thomas, who is minority chairman of the House Commerce Committee, is an advocate for credit unions.
The small business seminar took place at Temple University's Fox School of Business.
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