Business Institute Workshops

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s (SPC’s) Business Finance Program offers financing assistance to businesses with less than 100 employees operating in the commission’s nine-county region. SPC provides low-interest financing for land and building acquisition, construction and renovation, and machinery and equipment purchases. Finally, the SPC can provide working capital for new inventory purchases, employee training, new […]

During this special presentation, Senior Research Economist, Daniel Carroll will discuss the racial wealth gap, and what might be done to address it. Please join us for this timely and informative webinar.   Don’t Miss It!   There is no charge for this event but you must RSVP by April 14, 2021   412-392-0610 or […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with Alcoa. This workshop will include information about projects available for bid and a preview of upcoming projects at Alcoa.   If your organization is interested in submitting a bid to Alcoa, you will not want to miss this workshop.   Tuesday, April 20, 2021 […]

Join us and learn the process to obtain DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification through the PA Unified Certification Program (PAUCP), and how it could benefit your business. This session will provide details regarding the application, eligibility, and the required documentation.   Don’t Miss It!   There is no charge for this event but you must […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with Covestro. Meet their procurement team virtually to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers. If your organization is interested in doing business with Covestro, you will not want to miss this workshop.   There is no charge for this event but […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with Edge Case Research, Inc. Meet their procurement team virtually to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers.   If your organization is interested in doing business with Edge Case Research, Inc., you will not want to miss this workshop.   There […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with Duquesne Light Company. Meet their procurement leads virtually to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers.   If your organization is interested in doing business with Duquesne Light Company, you will not want to miss this workshop.   There is no […]

This workshop will introduce you to Port Authority of Allegheny County’s procedures on doing business. Associate Member Katharine Kelleman, CEO and her procurement team will discuss their process for doing business with small businesses.   Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with the Port Authority!   There is no charge […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with UPMC. Create new opportunities for your small business by becoming an approved supplier of goods & services for UPMC. If your organization is interested in doing business with UPMC you will not want to miss this workshop.   There is no charge for this […]

Join us and learn about the process of doing business with Pennsylvania American Water. Meet their procurement team virtually to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers. If your organization is interested in doing business with Pennsylvania American Water you will not want to miss this workshop.   There is no charge […]

Join us and learn from Savvy Marketing Group how to market your business through social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. This workshop is being present to give you a better idea of how to utilize social media marketing to enhance sales and garner new business.   This workshop is perfect for new […]

It’s time for diverse suppliers to score a goal in the business of hockey. Through our Supplier Diversity Program, we are dedicated to including minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), Veteran-owned (VBE), LGBTQIA+ (LGBTBE), and Disability-owned (DOBE) (Defined as XBE’s) businesses when possible.    Vendors that want to work with The Pittsburgh Penguins must demonstrate the ability […]