York College of PA’s J.D. Brown Center to Host April 23 Panel on Venture-Funding Sources in York

York College of Pennsylvania’s J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship will host a panel discussion on the “Funding Sources of York” at 6 p.m., April 23, in the Willman Business Center. The event, part of the Center’s Henry D. Schmidt Lecture Series, is free to the public. Registration is available here, and questions can be directed to Oscar Winters, Executive Director of the J.D. Brown Center, at owinters@ycp.edu.

For over a decade, York has been creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem meant to support all who wish to start their own venture. From college students to community members, York has blossomed into an environment full of entrepreneurial-minded individuals who realize the advantages of starting their business here and now.

But where do these individuals go for funding? Typically thought of as one of the hardest challenges of starting a business, an abundance of funding options may be found in York. From more established organizations like York College and Ben Franklin Technology Partners to newer options like the White Rose Ventures and the York County Economic Alliance’s (YCEA) BLOOM, there are plenty of options.

To highlight these resources, the panel discussion will feature prominent members of York's funding ecosystem:

• Martin Fedorko, Founding Partner of White Rose Ventures
• Joe Hackett, Regional Director for Ben Franklin Technology Partners
• Sully Pinos, Director of the YCEA's BLOOM Business Empowerment Center
• Teresa Gregory, President of Traditions Bank, York Region

Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190 picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community engagement, serving over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70 baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business, education, engineering, and nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in the region, and is home to 24 NCAA Division lll sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged faculty; its high-impact and student-centric philosophy; and its long-standing commitment to affordability and accessibility.