Small Business Development Center - University of Pittsburgh SBDC

04/28/2026

💡Small business owners — this one's worth your Tuesday. On May 5th, UPMC is hosting Contract-Ready Capital: Financing Healthcare Contracts the Smart Way — a free program for small and local businesses looking to fund and fulfill large contracts. Hear directly from banking partners, SBA experts, and an angel investor on how businesses can access the capital needed to perform large commercial and healthcare contracts. Sign up here:

UPMC Essentials for Success Event Contract-Ready Capital: Financing Healthcare Contracts the Smart Way Real strategies to help suppliers fund and fulfill

04/14/2026

SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Create new opportunities for your business with UPMC this Thursday! UPMC Essentials for Success is a no-cost event designed to introduce businesses to the ways in which UPMC does business and provide the tools necessary to do business with large organizations like UPMC. Attendees will learn about the process and receive materials to help improve their overall business acumen:

Become an Approved UPMC Supplier of Goods & Services! Thursday, April 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. @ Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center 930 Peach Street, North/South Training Rooms, Erie, PA 16501 UPMC Essentials for Success is a no-cost event designed to introduce businesses to the w

04/01/2026

Big things are happening — and your business should be part of it! We're bringing you FOUR events designed to help small businesses launch, plan, partner, and go global:

✔️First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business — lay the groundwork right
✔️Second Step: Developing a Business Plan — build the plan that gets you funded
✔️UPMC Essentials for Success (PA & NY) — become a supplier to one of the region's largest health systems
✔️Go Global: Exporting Basics — find new customers beyond U.S. borders

Don't sleep on these opportunities: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/

03/25/2026

UPMC Essentials for Success is a FREE event designed to introduce businesses like yours to how UPMC does business — and give you the tools to win contracts with large organizations.

📅 Thursday, April 16
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
📍 Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center

✅ Learn the supplier approval process
✅ Receive materials to boost your business acumen
✅ Discover how to secure NEW contracts
✅ All industries welcome
✅ Lunch included — at no cost to you!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this is the room to be in. 🙌

👉 Register today — spots are limited: https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/33414

📣 Tagging our amazing partners making this happen: UPMC, UPMC Health Plan, UPMC Supplier Opportunity & Inclusion, Gannon University Small Business Development Center, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Jamestown Community College, New York SBDC

03/02/2026

March events are HERE and we are not playing around!

This month we're bringing you a full lineup to help you start, plan, and fund your business:

✅ First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business (Hybrid)
✅ QuickBooks Workshop (Virtual)
✅ Unlocking Capital & Building Better Banking Relationships — CP2P Alumni Network Event with Chase
✅ Second Step: Developing a Business Plan with Hilltop Alliance (In-Person)

Something for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Check out our website to sign up: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/

02/24/2026

Your support of the IEE will help bolster the work of the Pitt SBDC, Urban & Community Entrepreneurship Program, PantherlabWorks, Entrepreneurial Fellows Class, and IEE Membership and add to the impact that the IEE overall has on our Western Pennsylvania business community. Join us as we continue to evolve to fulfill our mission of being an innovative leader for our regional economy: https://pittdayofgiving.com/campaigns/institute-for-entrepreneurial-excellence-2

02/10/2026

Entrepreneurship comes with challenges, and having someone in your corner makes a real difference. Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) walks alongside business owners by offering guidance, resources and support through every step of the journey. Whether you need help navigating permits, reaching your target audience or simply someone cheering for your success, our consultants are here for you. Learn more: www.pasbdc.org

02/03/2026

The PASBDC makes a real difference in a client’s journey by offering guidance and connecting entrepreneurs to the resources they need to move forward with confidence. Instead of searching for answers on your own, SBDC consultants help you find reliable support that improves your chances of long-term success. Studies show that businesses that work with an SBDC stay open longer and succeed at higher rates than those who go it alone. The PASBDC is here to help you build a stronger business at every stage. Learn more at www.pasbdc.org.

02/02/2026

February is packed with opportunities! From learning how to access capital with an U.S. Small Business Administration preferred lender to a trade finance panel with Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) plus Gannon University Small Business Development Center and Lehigh University SBDC to get practical insights on funding, exports, and smart next steps for your business. 👉 Head to the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence website to register and find more information on all February events—and so much more: https://www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events/

01/27/2026

If you're starting or growing a business, you don’t have to do it alone. The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) offers no-cost, confidential, one-on-one consulting, along with powerful market and industry research to help you make better business decisions. From brand-new entrepreneurs to long-time business owners, the PASBDC is a trusted resource at every stage of your journey. We’re here to support your goals, build your skills, and help your business succeed. Get started
at www.pasbdc.org.