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Collaborative Leadership: Hardwiring Teamwork in the Closely Held Company

To move a business from good to great everyone must join together as a team to deliver seamless products and services. Through an engaging and pragmatic presentation, Drs. Peter and Susan Glaser shared their latest…

How Can EFC Help Grow Your Business?

  [caption id="attachment_1962" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] 2013 EFC Graduating Class[/caption] It’s hard to believe summer is over and fall is now beginning.  Just think - soon we’ll be passing out Halloween candy and preparing the turkey! …

Phil Laboon – Why Your Business Needs Social Media

Did you miss our event with CEO of Eyeflow, Phil Laboon last month?  Not to worry! Here is his first-hand advice on building your company’s  online presence through social media.  Why and How You Should…

A Self-Designed Life & Work – August Membership Event

This past Tuesday members of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence gathered for an interactive program led by Lisa Miles, a Pittsburgh based professional development advisor.  Members were asked to think about their leadership styles and their core…

Diamond Kinetics Hits it Out of the Park

Imagine trying to observe an important set of details integral to your success in the span of 0.2 of a second. Those dedicated to the sports of baseball or softball understand this challenge.  A baseball…

Q&A with Don’s Appliances

  Don’s Appliances is a premiere appliance center in Canonsburg and Pittsburgh, PA.  Rick Nagel, VP of Growth and Development, talked with us recently about their experiences as a family business and the company’s involvement…

Why Blog? From The Motherhood

Larrimor’s – 75 Never Looked So Good

75 years and three generations later, Larrimor’s still upholds the reputation as Pittsburgh’s esteemed upscale men and women’s clothing store. Drawing on the strength of a loving and supportive family and historical adaptability, some of…