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SBDC Success Story: Blessed Valley Lodging

Blessed Valley Lodging is a start-up business in the Greene County area. The owner, Daniele Frye, has been driving a school bus for almost 17 years and has many fond memories of stories the children…

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SBDC Success Story: Wildchild Stitches

Dayle Kendall is the sole owner of Wildchild Stitches and an expert in the fiber industry with over 20 years of experience. Kendall is ready to share her craft with fellow artists and aspiring crafters.…

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SBDC Success Story: CrossFit Indiana

CJ Lyons was a music teacher who had a passion for fitness, specifically CrossFit. He had been practicing CrossFit for several years and had gained a lot of experience and knowledge in the field. CJ…

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Large group of people talking and networking at the IEE's Summer Social 2023

IEE Member Event Recap: Summer Social 2023

On June 6th, about 200 people attended the IEE Summer Social at Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley. Not only was it an opportunity for our members, business owners, and community leaders to reconnect and network,…

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SBDC Success Story: Pittsburgh Mobile Tire Shop

Brandon Gilbert, owner of Pittsburgh Mobile Tire Shop, had no idea the impact that the pandemic would have on his mobile business. Pittsburgh Mobile Tire Shop provides tire and wheel servicing, including mounting and balancing,…

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SBDC Success Story: The Empanada Company

Cristina Miller and Federico Ahualli were both born in Mendoza, Argentina. After getting married, they lived in Venezuela and Brazil for several years. Then, they moved to South Fayette in 2003 with their two boys,…

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