June 2025

Welcome to the PA Business One-Stop Shop newsletter! In this summer edition, you'll find updates on agriculture licensing and funding, important filing reminders, new leadership announcements, and helpful business resources from across the state and federal government.

We continue to improve the Business Hub to make it easier for entrepreneurs to register a business and for existing business owners to manage theirs. Recent updates include converting Help Center PDF guides into accessible webpages. These changes improve compatibility with screen readers, helping individuals with visual impairments more easily access information. A new Translate button has also been added, allowing users to view the site in more than 100 languages, making the Hub more accessible to our diverse communities. 

Several new Quick Actions buttons have also been introduced to streamline common tasks. In addition to existing tools, Business Hub users can now:

The PA Department of Agriculture (PDA) supports and regulates agriculture and related industries while helping to protect the public through inspection and licensing programs. Entrepreneurs in food businesses (including producers, manufacturers, and retailers), animal health, and related industries may need licensing from PDA.

PDA’s Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC) offers support for business planning, farm ownership transitions, farm expansions, diversifying production, and building financial and technical advisory teams. Programs like the Next Generation Farmer Loan Program and  Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Program are also available to support new and growing agricultural businesses.

Learn more about agriculture-related funding and licensing through the PA Department of Agriculture and the PA Department of Community and Economic Development websites. 

Starting in 2025, all registered businesses and nonprofits must file an Annual Report with the PA Department of State (DOS). This filing does not replace the Certificate of Annual Registration required annually for restricted professional limited liability corporations (PLLCs), limited liability partnerships (LLP), and limited liability limited partnerships (LLLPs).

Both forms can be filed electronically through the DOS Business Filing Services (BFS) system. For guidance, refer to the following help guides:

Heidi Secord has been named Deputy Secretary for Farm, Food, and Market Access at the PA Department of Agriculture. With over 30 years of experience in direct market farming and regenerative agriculture, Heidi brings valuable insight to her new role.  

Most U.S. business entities and their beneficial owners are now exempt from reporting beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. However, businesses should check the FinCEN BOI website for the latest updates.

Invent Penn State’s LaunchBox & Innovation Network includes 23 statewide locations offering no-cost and low-cost resources for entrepreneurs. Services include startup accelerators, pitch competitions, one-to-one coaching, legal and product development resources, coworking space, and more. No affiliation with Penn State is needed to take advantage of these services.

Find your local innovation space at the Resource Navigator.

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, Pennsylvania is home to more than 6,000 military veterans involved in agriculture. Since 2019, the Homegrown by Heroes and Veteran Grant programs have supported veteran farmers. The grant program allows veteran organizations to offer mini-grants benefiting veteran farmers. 

To learn more, the PDA Veterans in Agriculture website or contact Corinne Elliot.

Hosted by Penn State, the VBOC connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with business training, funding, and startup support. The center collaborates with SBDCs, SCORE chapters, LaunchBox and Innovation Network, Women’s Business Centers, and others to deliver personalized assistance.

Learn more at the Veterans Business Outreach Center.

Farmers markets are a great way to support local growers and buy fresh, seasonal produce. A local favorite is Strites’ Orchard, a family-run farm and market located in Middletown, PA,  with more than 300 acres of sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. They offer Pick-Your-Own options, baked goods, and a full farmers market experience.

To find a market near you or view the full list of Pennsylvania farmers markets, check out the VISIT PA Farmers Market website.

Want to be featured in our next Business Spotlight? Fill out the Business Spotlight Application on the PA Business One-Stop Shop website. 

On April 10, Director Leora Appleby participated in Shippensburg University’s Ship Tank—a student business pitch competition inspired by Shark Tank. Students had an opportunity to turn their bold and innovative ideas into real-world ventures by winning cash prizes ranging from $500-$2,000.

As one of the “sharks” on the judges’ panel, Leora joined a mix of university faculty, business leaders, and community entrepreneurs to evaluate eight student teams. From idea to pitch to applause, students walked away with real-world experience, feedback from professionals, and a head start on their entrepreneurial journey.

On May 1, Donald Poligone, Economic Development Consultant, attended the Boots to Business program to provide entrepreneurial education and training to veterans recently transitioning to civilian life. Donald shared guidance on registering a business in Pennsylvania, licensing requirements, and funding resources.

Veterans can explore and sign up for future sessions on the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) website.

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