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BizFIT/Community Power to Prosper Class of 2025

The BizFIT/Community Power to Prosper Class of 2025 met for the first program session on January 29, 2025. The 11 member cohort is participating in a comprehensive 6-month-long program provided in collaboration between the University…

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Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) 2025 Fellows

The Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2025 commenced its first program session on January 15, 2025. Over the course of the year, the 34-member cohort will participate in a rigorous business leadership educational program facilitated by…

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2024 Small Business Saturday Shopping Guide

Small Business Saturday is November 30, 2024! This annual event, celebrated nationwide on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, highlights the vital role small businesses play in our communities. It’s a day to support the shops, services,…

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Community Power to Prosper Class of 2024

The Community Power to Prosper Class of 2024 met for the first program session on July 17, 2024. The 18 member cohort will participate in a comprehensive 6-month long program facilitated by the Institute of…

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In Memoriam, Ray Vargo 1970-2024

It is with great sadness that we share that University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Director, Raymond Vargo, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, after a courageous nine-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer of the…

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SBDC Success Story: Green Fire CrossFit

Trista Lynn Long, the owner of Green Fire CrossFit located in Indiana, PA, is a dedicated entrepreneur with nine years of business success. As a Zumba instructor, Trista was inspired by the positive impact she…

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Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) 2024 Fellows

The Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2024 gathered for the first program session on January 17, 2024. The 28 member cohort will participate in a comprehensive year-long educational program facilitated by the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence.

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