On Sept. 20, the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (KU SBDC) celebrated the grand opening of Golden Bear Visuals, a state-of-the-art photography and multimedia production studio. Located in Old Main 542, Golden Bear Visuals serves to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with access to photography equipment for taking headshots, product photography, and other visual media production. The ribbon cutting ceremony was well attended by local legislators, College of Business staff, students, and SBDC personnel. Grace Levy, social media and PR specialist, introduced the event. Local Rep. Jamie Barton spoke next, and Bill Evans, chief of staff for Sen. Judith Schwank, presented Golden Bear Visuals with a certificate. Ernie Post, Pennsylvania state SBDC director, gave brief remarks. Rachael Wolfe, KU SBDC program business consulting manager, concluded the ceremony. “This studio represents the KU SBDC’s commitment to offering no-cost services to its community,” Wolfe said. “It’s been a long-time dream to open this studio and I couldn’t have done it without the support of my student team.” The studio was primarily funded by a Neighborhood Assistance Program grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development. Additional support came from M&T Bank, Truist Bank, Customers Bank, Univest Bank and East Penn Manufacturing. KU SBDC clients are encouraged to use the studio during business hours, or select weeknights, by registering online. SBDC Golden Bear Visuals Ribbon Cutting Ceremony FALL 2024 | 29
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