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Philip Pelusi Celebrates 50 Years

  Long-time IEE member and seasoned entrepreneur, Philip Pelusi has hit a major milestone in his career as CEO of Philip Pelusi Salons. WHIRL Magazine featured Mr. Pelusi in a recent publication highlighting his influence,…

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Don’t Sing The Blues; Learn From The Blues.

Andy Birol of Birol Consulting has an innate talent for finding a business lesson in almost anything. While embarking on a week-long Blues Cruise created by entrepreneur Roger Naber and co-sponsored by the Blues Society, Birol…

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Shop local this holiday season

The Pittsburgh Business Times recently published an article reminding readers of the benefits of shopping locally. It mentioned "Small Business Saturday," an annual one-day event founded in 2010 by American Express to encourage consumers to support small business and…

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2015 Educational Program Series Highlights

It’s not too early to think about renewing your IEE membership.  So far 2014’s programs and events have been wildly successful and we’re even more excited about our 2015 Educational Program Series!  A few highlights:…

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2015 EFC Recruitment Underway

Recruitment for the 2015 Entrepreneurial Fellows Program (EFC) is underway!  The Institute hosted an Open House this week to provide prospects with an opportunity to meet EFC alumni and learn firsthand about this dynamic, results- oriented…

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Uncommon Thread: A Woman, A Brand, A Legacy

Most entrepreneurs can understand and identify with this month’s Institute program leader, Mary Ella Gabler Bitzer when she says, “I have been in the hot seat almost as many times as I have been in…

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