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SBDC Success Story: Comfort at Forbes

Maricela Cortes's entrepreneurial story is a testament to the power of vision and hard work. Originally from Mexico, Maricela's journey began with opening a small restaurant. She later used her savings to open a second…

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SBDC Success Story: All Things Empanada

Coty Rastafar, owner and founder of All Things Empanada, has over 16 years of experience in hospitality and food & beverage management. Originally from Pittsburgh, Coty moved to Miami, FL, at a young age where…

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SBDC Success Story: Full Moon Kennels

Molly McAleer, founder of Full Moon Kennels, is a lifelong animal lover. Her inspiration to open a dog kennel originated from an exceptional experience boarding her own two dogs 20 years ago at a kennel…

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SBDC Success Story: Tu y Yo Café

Tu y Yo Café is a coffee shop and small bites café in northeast Pittsburgh. Founder Grace Betancourt-Jones opened the café with two of her adult children in 2019. The name "Tu y Yo," meaning…

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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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SBDC Success Story: Aim First Firearms, LLC

Cory Schaeffer, a passionate entrepreneur, founded Aim First Firearms in 2017. The Company started as an in-home retail gun store in Indiana County, Pa., catering to a niche market with high-quality firearms and exceptional customer…

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SBDC Success Story: Ridgely Home Services, LLC

Ridgely Home Services is a versatile, Pittsburgh-based home improvement and property preservation business offering a wide range of services. Their expertise includes flooring, cabinet and closet installation, drywall work, and more. Additionally, they provide turnover…

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