Services.RBI's 14 board members are made up of entrepreneurial leaders. Our main focus is to cultivate and implement programs that assist entrepreneurs with developing an idea into a business. We assist new companies through financial resources, navigating services, training and networking. RBI also manages the LEAP Program. Through these efforts we currently serve over 80 clients.
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LEAPThe Local Enterprise Assistance Program is a revolving loan fund available to rural businesses of any industry, located within our 9 county area. Those PA Counties include: Columbia, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Snyder and Union.
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INCUBATORSBusiness Incubators are more than just a low-rent space; they offer benefits and tools so you can build your company. Our goal is to help your business and revenue grow so big that you will graduate from our incubators and move into a larger space of your own someday.
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CONSULTINGRBI offers free consultations to existing businesses, new start-ups, an entrepreneurs with ideas.
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Getting Started With RBIIf any of these services appeal to you; we encourage you to read over our getting started page. This page will walk you through the quick and easy steps of getting your first free business consulting meeting with RBI.
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Our Clients Come FirstWe are proud of what our entrepreneurs have accomplished. RBI is its clients. The RBI Staff makes every effort to be available when questions about your business arise. Scheduling is quick and easy. In most cases you get a personal meeting within two weeks of your request. RBI believes in providing entrepreneurs with the guidance and tools they need to succeed on their own, so we will never charge you for business consulting.
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RBI wants to see you SucceedAs much as we would love to see you stay with us every step of the way, sometimes your needs are more specialized. If after your initial meeting with us, we realize one of the other area economic organizations would be better suited to fit your current business needs, we will gladly give you contact information and point you in the right direction. But, you can be sure we will keep a desk warm for you, if you ever need to come back.
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** Disclaimer: RBI cannot financially support business solely operating in the areas of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, gambling, check cashing businesses, or adult entertainment.