Welcome to the PA Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) newsletter! In this winter edition, you'll find updates on key filing dates, permitting reforms, small business programs, training opportunities, and more.
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The Business Hub continues to evolve with enhancements that make it easier for users to find the information and resources they need. In September 2025, a new search feature was added to the Business Hub Dashboard, making it easier for users to search for and find information from across the Hub.
This update not only improves the user experience, but it also provides BOSS with valuable insight into what users are searching for most. With this new data, we can continue to expand our FAQs, guides, and resources to better meet the needs of Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurs.
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Quarterly Interagency Collaboration Meeting |
BOSS is always working behind the scenes to make it easier to start and grow a business in Pennsylvania. On September 18, we hosted our quarterly interagency collaboration meeting with our core partners, including the Departments of Community & Economic Development, Revenue, State, and Labor & Industry.
By meeting regularly, our teams stay connected and aligned, making sure we’re all working together to simplify the process of doing business in Pennsylvania.
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Second Step to Developing a Business Plan |
December is National Write a Business Plan Month – the perfect time to take the next step toward launching or growing your business. The Second Step of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program focuses on developing a business plan. Having a business plan is essential for securing financing, organizing business operations, and ensuring long term success. This program is designed for both new and established businesses.
For more information on the SBDC program and to register for the Second Step: Developing a Business Plan online event on December 12, you can visit the SBDC’s website:
Second Step: Developing a Business Plan - Virtual - 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
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PA CareerLink Business Services Guide |
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I), through PA CareerLink®, provides a variety of services at no cost for Pennsylvania businesses. You can access in-person services at a local PA CareerLink® location or use the online system. Your local PA CareerLink® can also connect you to a wide range of resources, including the Business Services Guide, labor law compliance forms, free copies of Commonwealth-mandated postings, tax credit information, and helpful labor force data.
For more information or to schedule services, visit the Business Services page on the L&I website.
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Annual Report Filing Dates |
All registered business/non-profit entities—except fictitious names and general partnerships—are required to file an Annual Report.
The annual reporting filing dates are as follows:
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- June 30: Corporations (both business and nonprofit)
- September 30: LLCs (domestic and foreign)
- December 31: LPs, LLPs, Business Trusts, and Professional Associations
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Annual reports do not replace the annual Certificate of Annual Registration filing for a PLLC. Restricted professional LLCs, limited liability partnerships (LLP), and limited liability limited partnerships (LLLP) must continue to file a Certificate of Annual Registration every year.
Both filings can be filed electronically in the Department of State’s Business Filing Services (BFS) system by following the same path to amend or close a business. For assistance with accessing the Certificate of Annual Registration refer to the Amend an Existing Business in BFS help guide. For assistance with filing the Annual Report in Business Filing Services, refer to the Complete an Annual Filing in BFS help guide.
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Generative AI in State Government |
The Office of Administration is taking a thoughtful approach to generative AI, encouraging innovation while keeping information safe and secure. Following an executive order from Governor Josh Shapiro, the Commonwealth launched a pilot program using ChatGPT Enterprise and created a Generative AI Governing Board to guide its safe and effective use across state agencies.
The BOSS is also exploring how generative AI could be used to improve the way we serve Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurs, making information easier to find and support more responsive to your needs.
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Did you know that Pennsylvania is the nation’s second-largest energy supplier? In addition to providing low-cost, reliable access to electricity and natural gas, Pennsylvania also provides nuclear power, wind, and hydropower. Visit BusinessPA’s Energy industry page to learn more about the role of energy in our economy.
If you are a small business with 250 or fewer employees and have regulatory issues with your utilities, contact the Office of Small Business Advocate Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM at (717) 783-2525 or osba@pa.gov for assistance.
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Earlier this year, DJ Poligone of BOSS participated in the Women’s Business Enterprise Center (WBEC) East’s Legal Series webinar, Where to Start: Registering Your New Business. This online session guided participants through the steps to register a new business in Pennsylvania and introduced the helpful tools and resources available through the BOSS network to support new entrepreneurs on their journey.
The WBEC East advocates for women business owners and entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. They provide a certification standard for woman owned businesses and are uniquely designed to meet women where they are in their business journey.
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Leora Appleby, Director of BOSS, recently spoke at PA VetCon 2025 on October 23, joining an incredible lineup of speakers committed to empowering veteran entrepreneurs. Leora’s presentation covered Launching Your Business and Building Strong Business Plans, offering practical tools and a fresh perspective to help veterans advance their business ideas.
Visit the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to learn more about programs and services for PA veterans.
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BLOOM Bootcamp: Personal Care Business Journey |
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DJ Poligone spoke with aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners at the Bloom Business Empowerment Center’s Bootcamp: Personal Care Business Journey. His session covered the steps to register a new business and highlighted the many resources available through the BOSS network to help entrepreneurs start, manage, and grow their businesses in Pennsylvania.
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BOSS: Your Resource for Doing Business in PA |
Did you know that the BOSS office not only provides resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, but conducts both online and in-person presentations? If you have an event you’d like us to speak at, contact Leora Appleby at business.dced@pa.gov with your event details, date, and estimated presentation length.
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