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SBDC Success Story: Wise County Biscuits

James Wolfe and Lena Laskaris began their entrepreneurial journey in 2017 when they moved to Pittsburgh from Washington, DC, to establish Wise County Biscuits. Drawing on their years of experience cooking in and operating restaurants,…

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SBDC Success Story: Keith Specialty Store, Inc.

Keith Specialty Store, Inc. is a cornerstone in Indiana County, supplying hardware and building materials to local builders and contractors since 1954. As its founders approached retirement, Jason Griffith recognized an opportunity and turned to…

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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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SBDC Success Story: MixxHouse Salon

Entrepreneurship is commonly perceived as a solo journey, where individuals strive to transform an idea into a business venture. However, the owners of Pittsburgh Salon MixxHouse challenge this notion, firmly believing that collaboration is at…

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IEE Winter Social 2023

On Monday December 11, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence hosted our annual Member Winter Social celebration at Acrisure Stadium. The event brought together a diverse group of about 350 attendees, including business owners, university leaders,…

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