After relocating from Florida to Pennsylvania, Rebecca Lippai, the founder of Lil Sista’s Sweets, faced an uphill climb. Health challenges, personal setbacks, and financial limitations all stood in the way of her entrepreneurial dreams. Despite…
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The Community Power to Prosper Class of 2026 met for their first program session on January 28th. The 18 member cohort is currently participating in the comprehensive 6-month long certificate program facilitated by the Institute…
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Small businesses are the life blood of our economy, and the IEE's five centers are a vital resource for entrepreneurs across our region. With clients throughout seven PA counties and our team of management consultants…
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Rippling Impact: Coaching with Purpose to Build Stronger Communities Entrepreneur Aleta Barnett took a big step when she decided to launch her own life coaching business. With a passion for helping others navigate personal growth…
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Casadi Seman, a passionate educator with a heart for inclusive learning, dreamed of creating a unique space where children of all abilities could play, explore, and grow through sensory experiences. Her vision emphasized a calm,…
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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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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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