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small business assistance
Helping You Succeed
Starting, growing, or transitioning a business requires strategic planning, creative thinking, and strong connections. PCDA provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs and small business owners refine their ideas, develop business plans, and connect with the right people to bring their visions to life.
Business Plan Competition
Each year, startups have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a startup package designed to make launching a business easier. The 2025 Spring Pitch Off will take place on Wednesday, Sept 10, at 9:00 AM. Business plans must be submitted by August 27 at 5:00 PM to participate.
Download the Business Plan Competition flyer here
Entrepreneur in Residence Program
For those participating in the Business Plan Competition, there is a secondary route to success. High scoring business plans receive a myriad of incentives (see competition flyer). A solid business plan which needs extra time, guidance or training, can qualify an entrepreneur for the In Residence program. Currently in Residence at City Central is Sunny Creek Trading Post, the runner up from the 2024 Business Plan Competition. As an In Residence business, owner/entrepreneur Liz Threlkeld received a lower lease rate for retail space, marketing and customer recruitment guidance and advertising resources totaling $10,000 (in kind). For more information on this program, please contact Kat.
Brainstorming & Business Planning
Whether you're looking for help refining your business concept or need guidance on writing a strong business plan, PCDA offers brainstorming sessions and resources to get you started.
Download the Business Roadmap Outline Here
Download the Entrepreneur Roadmap Here
Business on the Balcony
Join us once a month during the summer for Business on the Balcony—a casual morning gathering over breakfast with fellow entrepreneurs, inventors, and business owners. No agenda, no formal presentations—just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community.
See upcoming dates here
No matter where you are in your business journey, PCDA is here to help. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your success!
Starting, growing, or transitioning a business requires strategic planning, creative thinking, and strong connections. PCDA provides resources and support to help entrepreneurs and small business owners refine their ideas, develop business plans, and connect with the right people to bring their visions to life.
Business Plan Competition
Each year, startups have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win a startup package designed to make launching a business easier. The 2025 Spring Pitch Off will take place on Wednesday, Sept 10, at 9:00 AM. Business plans must be submitted by August 27 at 5:00 PM to participate.
Download the Business Plan Competition flyer here
Entrepreneur in Residence Program
For those participating in the Business Plan Competition, there is a secondary route to success. High scoring business plans receive a myriad of incentives (see competition flyer). A solid business plan which needs extra time, guidance or training, can qualify an entrepreneur for the In Residence program. Currently in Residence at City Central is Sunny Creek Trading Post, the runner up from the 2024 Business Plan Competition. As an In Residence business, owner/entrepreneur Liz Threlkeld received a lower lease rate for retail space, marketing and customer recruitment guidance and advertising resources totaling $10,000 (in kind). For more information on this program, please contact Kat.
Brainstorming & Business Planning
Whether you're looking for help refining your business concept or need guidance on writing a strong business plan, PCDA offers brainstorming sessions and resources to get you started.
Download the Business Roadmap Outline Here
Download the Entrepreneur Roadmap Here
Business on the Balcony
Join us once a month during the summer for Business on the Balcony—a casual morning gathering over breakfast with fellow entrepreneurs, inventors, and business owners. No agenda, no formal presentations—just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and build community.
See upcoming dates here
No matter where you are in your business journey, PCDA is here to help. Reach out today to learn more about how we can support your success!
