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SBDC Success Story: Explore Your Senses, LLC

Casadi Seman, a passionate educator with a heart for inclusive learning, dreamed of creating a unique space where children of all abilities could play, explore, and grow through sensory experiences. Her vision emphasized a calm,…

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Entrepreneurial Fellows Class Graduates 32 from EFC 2025

The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) recently celebrated its Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) of 2025, participants of the 10-month certificate program designed to enhance regional business leaders' expertise in managing and growing…

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Winter Social 2025 Recap

On Tuesday, December 16th, the IEE hosted its annual Winter Social, this year in the PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium. More than 350 IEE Members, economic development stakeholders, sponsors, community leaders, Entrepreneurial Fellows Class…

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Community Power to Prosper Class of 2025

The Community Power to Prosper Class of 2025 met for their first program session on July 16, 2025. The 19 member cohort is currently participating in the comprehensive 6-month long certificate program facilitated by the…

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Diana Byas, owner of Thick But Fit in her gym

CP2P Alumni Profile – Diana Byas, Thick But Fit

Diana's journey into entrepreneurship was catalyzed by a personal health challenge. Faced with the prospect of going on another blood pressure medication, Diana embarked on a mission to transform her lifestyle and shed excess weight.…

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