Success Stories

Thousands of entrepreneurs in our region have already seen their businesses grow and prosper through the programs, services and specialized support available at the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. Our members and clients lead some of the best and fastest growing businesses in Western Pennsylvania, and we are proud to share their stories.

Success Stories

Experienced company enters new era with customized IT overhaul

Family’s skin remedy grows into booming Washington business

Husband-and-wife team find best opportunity for bridal shop purchase

Web site helps women approach car purchases with confidence

Spotlight

  • Total Compensation Reports
    A big idea now available for small companies
    Date: 07/31/2009

    In these times when raises aren’t possible, consider this easy-to-use software that allows owners to communicate to staff the total value of their compensation. After all, your business expends much more on people than just pay… but do they know the total value invested on them? Nationally, the average is 43% of pay! And everybody just takes it - and you - for granted! Try Free Report!
    Read More

  • De La Torre featured in Pennsylvania Senate video
    Date: 06/15/2009

    De La Torre Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc., a long-time client and recent winner of the Small Business Person of the Year award for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was profiled in Capital Connection, a statewide show hosted by the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Broadcast Services. Pitt SBDC Director Ray Vargo also appears in the video to discuss the importance of SBDC services.
    Read More

  • Rep. Murphy visits Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program client Grandview Dairy Farm
    Date: 06/01/2009

    Pennsylvania Representative Tim Murphy recently joined Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program Director Craig Sweger for a tour of Grandview Dairy Farm, an organic dairy client with newly enhanced facilities.
    Read More

  • SBIR Webinar
    Date: 05/31/2009

    SBDC Management Consultant Greg Rice presents "Show Me the Money," a Webinar covering the basics of the SBIR/STTR program.
    View Site