GROVE CITY, Pa. – A series of free workshops aimed at entrepreneurs will take place this summer and fall at the Mercer County Adult Education Center and online.

The series, organized by Penn-Northwest Development Corp., includes three events designed to help business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs build skills and avoid common pitfalls.

The first event, “Don’t Quit Your Daydream,” will take place July 16 and will focus on turning ideas into action while balancing passion and practicality.

On Aug. 20, “Growth Through Innovation” will offer insights on how companies can use innovation to improve performance and achieve growth.

The series concludes Sept. 17 with “My Dad Stole My Startup Money,” a session based on a true story about the risks of outside investment.

All events will be held at the Mercer County Adult Education Center, 223 George Junior Road, Grove City, and will also be available on Zoom. Registration for the full series is available at www.penn-northwest.com/events.

The series is sponsored by Mercer County, Penn-Northwest Development Corp., and Ben Franklin Technology Partners.