Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Business Support
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council offers a range of business support services designed to help entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes grow and succeed in Fayette County.
These services include personalized assistance with developing comprehensive business plans through the St. Vincent Small Business Development Center, guidance on securing financing through commercial loans, and access to educational workshops on topics such as marketing, budgeting, and business management.
By connecting business owners with the tools, knowledge, and funding they need, Fay-Penn helps foster a thriving local economy and encourages sustainable business development throughout the region.
Fay-Penn has a revolving loan fund to help with your business needs.
To see if you qualify, email Bryce Landman.
There are a variety of business incentives to encourage economic growth, job creation and investment in the Commonwealth.
This workshop series explores topics like Quickbooks, Canva, Marketing, Starting a Business and more!!
Consulting and educational programs are available to small businesses in Fayette County looking to receive guidance on how to grow their business. Your business may need to conduct “deep dives” into specific subject matters to identify efficient action plans. In these instances, we provide reliable organizations (located throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania) that have the knowledge in technical and innovative areas. Some of these services are even “free-of-charge” so there’s no risk to you.
PA DCED Small Business Assistance: Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop is the go-to resource for planning, registering, operating, and growing a business – while working smart and living happy in Pennsylvania.
Fayette Chamber of Commerce: Fayette County’s largest and most active business advocacy and marketing organization.
Connellsville Chamber of Commerce: Advocate for Connellsville, PA businesses, fostering a vibrant and sustainable economic environment.
PennTAP: The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State is a statewide technical assistance organization charged with supporting Pennsylvania businesses and anchor institutions with two primary areas of expertise: Energy and Environmental Services and Innovation Services.
St. Vincent Small Business Development Center: provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties.
SCORE: Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) provides free business mentoring services to prospective and established small business owners.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant: Access to capital, business expertise, technology commercialization services to advance the development of new technologies and for the generation, conservation, and transportation of alternative and clean energy.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling and other forms of assistance to small businesses