Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh SBDC

10/23/2026

Wednesday was a morning full of practical insight on how small businesses can connect with large organizations.

A huge thank you to our UPMC Supplier Opportunity Panel, Shawn Alcorn, Carrie Smith, and Daniel Waldorf, for sharing what UPMC looks for in its suppliers, and to George Robinson II for facilitating the conversation. We’re also grateful to Gary Sutton of Deloitte for leading an engaging discussion on relationship building and the role of subcontracting in small business growth.

Thank you to UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, Allegheny County Government Department of Equity and Inclusion, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the U.S. Small Business Administration Pittsburgh District Office for making this no-cost program possible.

09/15/2026

Every great small business has a turning point. For Scott Danzig, it was connecting with Pitt SBDC Consultant Jonny Gamble — turning an idea into the Cookies & Comedy Film Festival, now heading into its 2027 edition. Read his story below:

Cinema, Sweets, and Support: Combining arts to form a community As a creative, Scott Danzig has always believed the best art comes from collaboration.

09/03/2026

Proud to see our Director, Annia Aleman, representing Pitt SBDC at last week's celebration of the PA CDFI BASC & Microgrants Programs!

Hosted by Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Annia joined fellow speakers including PA CDFI Network CEO, Varsovia Fernandez, State Senator Jay Costa, State Representatives Lindsay Powell and Aerion Abney, and local business owners Erica Sumpter (The Parlor by Ida's) and Charles Nelson (Cuddy's) to talk about the resources helping small businesses grow and thrive.

08/27/2026

Spotted: Eric Swift repping Pitt SBDC at yesterday's Black Business Mini Conference at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland 🙌 Didn't catch us there? We got you — check out our resources here: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/centers/small-business-development-center-sbdc/

08/19/2026

📚 Second Step On-Demand Training is live!

A solid business plan is key to unlocking financing. This video covers operational & production planning, market research, and building financial spreadsheets that attract funding.

🎥 Watch now:

Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. OnDemand workshops allow you to watch our workshops wherever you are, when

08/11/2026

Ready for the next step? Our Second Step On-Demand Training video launches August 17.

Before you dive in, make sure you've watched the First Step On-Demand Training 👉 https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33713 — it sets the stage for everything we're covering next.

08/04/2026

Bringing together members of the Western PA Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) was the priority today as we welcomed all to University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center in Homewood to discuss strategies to better serve our small business owners & entrepreneurs!

08/03/2026

The wait is over. Pitt SBDC's On-Demand Training is officially live! 🎉

Practical, expert-led sessions you can access whenever it works for you — no more waiting on the next workshop date.

Ready to grow on your terms? Start here:

07/31/2026

📢 Big news, Pittsburgh! Starting August 3, Pitt SBDC is launching On-Demand Training.

Expert-led education, available anytime, anywhere. Each session gives you practical info and resources to help move your business forward — no need to wait for the next workshop date.

Learn on your schedule. Grow on your terms. Link coming soon!

07/07/2026

In celebration of National AI Day next week, we are partnering with IEE's PantherlabWorks to host "Introduction to Digital Marketing with AI," on July 16th. Register here: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33641