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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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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Front Row, from Left: Danielle Alston, Kennola Slater, Denyne Pollard, Shamiah Coulverson; Second Row: Annia Aleman (Director, Pitt SBDC), Carol A. Fisher, Keesha Marcelle Bennett, Curtis Miller, Esaya Jokonya, Bob Stein (IEE Executive Director); Third…
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Pittsburgh, PA – November 6, 2025 – Through an awarded grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide technical…
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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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On September 11, 2025, the IEE had the pleasure of hosting Jared Orton, President of the Savannah Bananas, as the speaker for our monthly Member Event. Orton shared how businesses can go beyond transactions to…
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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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Brooke Barry's entrepreneurial journey began with a personal need that transformed into a community-driven business. As a single mom, Brooke was faced with the daunting task of finding trustworthy childcare for her newborn son. At…
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