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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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SBDC Success Story: Chimney Cakery

Chimney Cakery, owned and operated by husband and wife team Bill & Jen Ehninger, is a newly established boutique pop-up bakery specializing in handmade Eastern European pastries called Chimney Cakes. Bill and Jen learned of…

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SBDC Success Story: Leighanna’s Closet

Leighanna's Closet LLC is a children's clothing retail store located in Monongahela, PA. Tammy Henson and her daughter, Sadie, have always been passionate about the region and wanted to bring a concept to the area…

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SBDC Success Story: Carbon Compost

Louis Mennel, owner of Carbon Compost, started his composting waste collection business in August of 2021. Carbon Compost is an eco-friendly organic waste removal service, which enables communities to reduce the amount of trash sent…

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