Small Business Development Centers

utler Countys continuing growth and economic stability is based on a strong entrepreneurial spirit. From the invention of the Jeep to innovations in oil, glass, and laser technologies, Butler County entrepreneurs have affected business worldwide. As Butler Countys largest business association, the Butler County Chamber of Commerce recognizes and congratulates you on your decision to enter the exciting and rewarding world of business ownership. The small business owners manual provides you with general information, telephone numbers, website addresses, and a variety of the forms necessary to begin your entrepreneurial journey. The information provided herein is meant to be a guideline for your business and its development. We encourage you to contact the agencies and organizations listed inside to obtain the most current information. In addition, please use the Chamber as a business resource now and in the future. Should you be interested in finding out more about becoming a member of the Butler County Chamber, feel free to contact our office at 724.283.2222 or online at ButlerCountyChamber.com.

Duquesne University 412.396.6233 www.sbdc.duq.edu University of Pittsburgh 412.648.1542 www.sbdc.pitt.edu

Indiana University of PA 724.357.7915 www.eberly.iup.edu/ sbitemp/sbdc.htm Saint Vincent College 724.537.4572 www.stvincent.edu/sbdc

Small Business Reference Manual

Local business information to help new and current small and prospective businesses.

The information provided in this pamphlet is not intended to be all inclusive of every requirement for establishing a business. You should also enlist the help of legal, accounting, and insurance professionals during the starting phase of your business. The Butler County Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability or responsibility for errors or omissions in the business plans of any individual or business. Also, check with the municipality where your business will be located because there could be different rules and permit requirements for that area. Municipality numbers can be found in your local phone book.

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BUTLER COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For additional small business references, visit the Butler County Chamber of Commerce at 101. East Diamond Street P.O. Box 1082 Butler, PA 16003-1082 (724) 283-2222 (724) 283-0224 fax WEBSITE: ButlerCountyChamber.com E-MAIL: Jennifer@ButlerCountyChamber.com

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Best wishes to you for a successful business venture!

724.283.2222 ButlerCountyChamber.com

Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry

Building Occupancy Permit 717.787.3806 Unemployment Compensation 717.783.3140 Workers Compensation 717.783.4151 PA Career Link Butler County 724.431.4000 To access the previous departments, check the website at: www.dli.state.pa.us/

General Tax Information:

Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance 800.829.1040 Small Business Kit 800.829.3676 Employer Identification Number (EIN) 800.829.4933

Resources
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Retired business executives who offer confidential, individualized, and free management counseling and training. SCORE Training at the Butler County Chamber 724.283.2222 www.ButlerCountyChamber.com For General SCORE information: 800.634.0245 www.score.org- Red Resource Book How to write a business plan U.S. Small Business Administration Acts as an advocate for small businesses by assisting, securing, and directing federal government procurement contracts. SBA District Office: 412.395.6560 www.sba.gov Community Development Corporation of Butler County CDC designates economic development organizations and prepares to assist businesses with loan applications. 800.283.0021 www.butlercountycdc.com

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Tax Information and Tax Forms 717.787.1064 www.revenue.state.pa.us Fictitious Business Name Registration 717.787.1057 www.dos.state.pa.us/corps/ Bureau of Business Trust Fund Tax 717.787.8201 PA Payroll Taxes and Withholdings 717.787.1064 PA Unemployment Compensation 717.783.3140 Department of Labor and Industry 717-787-5279 www.dli.state.pa.us PA Small Business Operations and Resource Guide 717.783.5700 Corporate Taxes 717.783.6035

Pennsylvania Department
To access information within the Department of Revenue, please call the main lines at: Business...717.787.1064 Personal...717.787.8201 Electronic.717.783.6277 District Office...724-656-3203 OR check the website at: www.revenue.state.pa.us/

Entrepreneurial Assistance
Innovation Works 412.681.1520 www.innovationworks.org National Foundation for Consumer Credit 800.388.2227 PA Department of Community & Economic Development 800.280.3801 www.newpa.com Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Business Resource Center 877.392.1300 http://www.pittsburgh-region.org Pittsburgh Technology Council 412.687.2700 www.pghtech.org Regional Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) 412.471.3939 www.ridc.org SW Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center (SPIRC) 412.687.2700 Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation 412-391-5590

Pennsylvania Department of State

Corporation Bureau 717.787.1057 888.659.9962 www.dos.state.pa.us/corps/ Bureau of Charitable Organizations 717.783.1720 800.732.0999 www.dos.state.pa.us/char/ Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs 717.787.8503 www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/

Marketing & Research Information

PA State Data Center 717.948.6336 Team PA Business Resource Network 717.233.1375 US Census Bureau 215.717.1800 www.census.gov/regions/philadelphia US Labor Dept. Bureau of Labor Statistics 412.644.2900 www.bls.gov

Federal
For rapid service obtaining federal tax forms and publications call: 800.826.3676 www.irs.gov Local- 724-282-4531 Department of Commerce www.commerce.gov