Our PURPOSE
Small Business CLASSES
Each BLOOM Classes track is held once a week for 5 weeks and offer engaging and interactive presentations by experts in small business development who share best practices, resources, and much more for future and existing business owners of all industries. All classes are offered at no cost, and provide the opportunity to network with the presenters and fellow entrepreneurs in the class.
This program is held in partnership with:Â
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Supporting Partner
Registration is OPEN
Registration for the BLOOM Marketing Classes is now open. Please contact Sully Pinos spinos@yceapa.org or Marlena Schugt mschugt@yceapa.org with any questions.
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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 YoCo Connect Live, Women’s Business Center Luncheon, and the annual BLOOM Mixer.
Participants who achieve perfect attendance in classes may be eligible for reduced interest rates if exploring a BLOOM loan.
Upcoming CLASSES
Financial Management: The ABCs of 123s
August 21 – September 18 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm
For entrepreneurs looking to be introduced to the basics of small business finance
Location: YWCA Hanover (23 W Chestnut St, Hanover, PA 17331)
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In-depth Expert DIVE
BLOOM BOOTCAMPS
During these bootcamps we’ll take an in-depth dive with experts that will give business owners the opportunity to ask direct questions to presenters about their unique business needs.
Our Bootcamps are no cost.
Upcoming Bootcamp Workshops
For bootcamps held virtually, you will receive a Zoom link a week before the session is held. For bootcamps pending confirmation, you will receive an email once details have been confirmed.
A Plan for All Seasons – Tips to Make Sure your Business is Seen and Leveraging your Business for Outdoors
Wednesday, September 25 from 5pm to 7pm
Location TBD
Certifications and Contracts
Tuesday, October 1 from 9am to 11am
YCEA (144 Roosevelt Ave York, PA 17401)
Creating an Experience Inside and Out: Team and Customer Development
Thursday, October 3 from 4pm to 6pm
SK Collaboration Space
(92 Theater Ln, York, PA 17402)
Incorporating Sustainability and Social Responsibility Into Your Business
Wednesday, October 30 from 11am to 1pm via Zoom
Previous Bootcamp WEBINARS
Recent BLOOM bootcamps now accessible online. View and learn when it works for your schedule.