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PantherlabWorks Success Story: PastFinders

Founded and built in here in Pittsburgh, PastFinders is an interactive app to discover and explore local history through self-guided walking tours. As Pittsburgh prepares to welcome more than half a million visitors for the…

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SBDC Success Story: Atlas Dream Languages LLC

Atlas Dreams Languages launched in April of 2010, focusing on offering foreign language tutoring services. Coming from Egypt with a deep understanding of different cultures and languages, Zineb Outnouna, CEO and founder, chose to invest…

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SBDC Success Story: Lil Sista’s Sweets

After relocating from Florida to Pennsylvania, Rebecca Lippai, the founder of Lil Sista’s Sweets, faced an uphill climb. Health challenges, personal setbacks, and financial limitations all stood in the way of her entrepreneurial dreams. Despite…

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Community Power to Prosper Class of 2026

The Community Power to Prosper Class of 2026 met for their first program session on January 28th. The 18 member cohort is currently participating in the comprehensive 6-month long certificate program facilitated by the Institute…

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SBDC Success Story: SignBox Systems LLC

Impactful Visual Marketing = Impactful Sales When Merryn Hook first arrived in Pittsburgh, she brought with her a wealth of business experience — and a vision. Having relocated from South Africa and having lived in…

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Support the IEE during Pitt Day of Giving 2026!

Small businesses are the life blood of our economy, and the IEE's five centers are a vital resource for entrepreneurs across our region. With clients throughout seven PA counties and our team of management consultants…

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SBDC Success Story: Villagio Luxury Shops & Hotel LLC

Villagio Boutique Hotel Brings International Luxury & Historic Preservation to Pittsburgh’s North Side Villagio Boutique Hotel is an Italian-themed boutique hotel located in Pittsburgh’s historic Allegheny West neighborhood. Situated in a restored 1800s Victorian mansion,…

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