York Business Academy

The City of York in partnership with York College of Pennsylvania, and the Entrepreneurial Support Alliance presents the twelfth installment of the YORK BUSINESS ACADEMY (YBA).  Now entering its sixth year, the purpose of the Academy is to offer new and existing small businesses owner’s an educational opportunity that will increase their business acumen and improve the likelihood of their success in the current economic climate.  No formal education, such as a High School Diploma or GED, or prerequisite knowledge is required to participate in this session. 

This series of spring classes will run for six consecutive Saturday mornings (excluding Easter weekend) starting on March 13, 2010, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m, at the York College of Pennsylvania satellite classroom at the Loretta Claiborne Center, 605 South George Street (Boundary Avenue Side), York, Pennsylvania 17401.  York College professors, their respective MBA graduate students, student members of York College’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization, and other local business professionals teach each session that focus on a major aspect of opening, owning, and operating a successful business in the City of York or York County.   

Seating is limited to 25 participants so it is recommended that incoming students register early.  A nominal admission fee of $35.00 is required upon registration.  Upon completion of the course, a diploma will be provided to recognize the achievement and a full refund will be provided to those participants who have completed the majority (defined as four or more sessions) of the classes.    Scholarships are available to the first ten respondents.  Applicants can register by calling Alcania Crisóstomo at (717) 849-2880.  Admission preferences will be given to applicants who either are York City residents, an owner, operator, or manager of a York City business, or an individual with a business plan relocation strategy that aims to start or expand their business in the City.  

Click here for YBA's Spring 2010 Registration Form