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The <a href="https://brandywine.launchbox.psu.edu/">Brandywine LaunchBox</a> seeks to connect local small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with Penn State resources to facilitate business growth. The Brandywine LaunchBox is a designated <a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/neighborhoodchampions/?linknav=us-loy-nav-neighborhoodchampions">American Express Small Business Neighborhood Champion</a> and strongly advocates for the #shopsmall movement. LaunchBox programs will be held on the Penn State Brandywine campus in Media, PA.</p> <p>The signature LaunchBox programs are:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://brandywine.launchbox.psu.edu/programs/">1:1 Business Plan Coaching</a></li> <li><a href="https://brandywine.launchbox.psu.edu/programs/">Idea Test Lab</a> program for early stage entrepreneurs</li> <li><a href="https://brandywine.launchbox.psu.edu/programs/">Short-term workshops</a> in website development, digital marketing, and podcasting</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> <div class="more-link"> <a href="https://brandywine.launchbox.psu.edu/">Visit Brandywine LaunchBox </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="horizontal-teaser clearfix"> <div class="field-image"> <img src="/sites/brandywine/files/styles/left_feature_area/public/brandywine-23.jpg?itok=I0u1L646" width="780" height="585" alt="female adult student at computer" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" class="img-responsive" /> </div> <div class="field-data"> <div class="heading-container"> <h2 class="left-area-headline">Professional Development Programs</h2> </div> <div class="summary-container"> <div class="left-area-summary"> <div class="field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Through the Statewide Continuing Education network, we offer both face-to-face and virtual programming to the following populations:</p> <ul> <li>Adult Learners: credit and noncredit professional development offerings along the career pathway</li> <li>Youth Programming: year-round academic and athletic offerings for the K-12 population</li> <li>Workforce Development: partnerships with local workforce boards and customized corporate programs</li> </ul> <p>For a list of remotely delivered professional development offerings, please click here: <a href="https://coned.psu.edu/">https://coned.psu.edu/</a>. 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