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Celebrating 20 Years of Regional Economic Development

03/17/2013 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | View Full Article

Twenty years ago, when the University of Pittsburgh Institute for
Entrepreneurial Excellence came together with a $300,000 grant, there
was no way of knowing it would grow to reach an average of $2 million
per year in resources or that it would gain $3 million in revenue, spawn
800 businesses, create more than 1,400 management and education
programs, and attract more than $300 million in funding to support
entrepreneurs.

Ann Dugan discusses entrepreneurship on Essential Public Radio

05/01/2012 | Essential Public Radio

Ann Dugan, founder of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, shared her insights about qualities of good entrepreneurs and other topics during an interview on 90.5 Essential Public Radio. To listen to the story, click here.

Profits Soar for Simplex Group, Inc.

02/24/2012 | Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence

Last year was a good year for Simplex Group, Inc, a Pittsburgh-based company that provides project management and collaboration solutions to project-intensive organizations in the engineering, construction, manufacturing, and power industries. Laura Nee, chief executive officer and president, credits her PowerLink Advisory Board with providing valuable input to help her exceed her business goals of increasing annual revenues by over 90 percent and expanding her staff.

Pulse PEVO, an electric bike created by Pitt students, is built for Pittsburgh's hills

02/07/2012 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | View Full Article

Former Big Idea Competition winner and current SBDC client Micah Toll, CEO of Pulse Motors and co-creator of the 2012 Pulse PEVO, is making news with his hybrid
electric/pedal bicycle, which features a throttle and battery life that its
creators say can transform travel in Pittsburgh.

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