Our PURPOSE
Small Business EDUCATION
The BLOOM Business Empowerment Center hosts multi-week classes and individual bootcamps to connect entrepreneurs to the knowledge they’re looking for with the experts who know it best. Each class or bootcamp features engaging, interactive presentations on best practices, resources, and much more for future and existing business owners of all industries. All BLOOM Education programs are offered at no cost, and provide the opportunity to network with the presenters and fellow entrepreneurs in the class.
BLOOM Education opportunities are hosted in partnership with:Â
BLOOM CLASSES
Offered once a week for five weeks, BLOOM Classes connect entrepreneurs to knowledge, like-minded small business owners, and local organizations with additional resources.
Questions? Contact Marlena Schugt mschugt@yceapa.org or (717) 771-4579.
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BLOOM Classes are finished for 2026!
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Incentives to REGISTER
Business owners who attend have access to over 10 hours of free technical assistance from the presenters.
Businesses who attend will be invited to participate in YCEA marketing efforts to support business awareness and growth.
Business owners who attend the classes will be invited to a several networking sessions such as YCEA Mixers, Women’s Business Center Luncheons, and more.
Participants who achieve perfect attendance in classes may be eligible for reduced interest rates if exploring a BLOOM loan.
Making CONNECTIONS
BLOOM BOOTCAMPS
Individual events offered at various times, days, and locations that feature a presentation from experts on an a specific topic as well as discussion with fellow entrepreneurs.
Questions? ContactÂ
Sully Pinos at spinos@yceapa.org or (717) 848-4000