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

  • SBDC client named best coffeehouse in Pittsburgh
    City Paper
    Date: 12/11/2008

    Pitt SBDC client Your Inner Vagabond of Lawrenceville has been voted the best coffeehouse in Pittsburgh by the readers of Pittsburgh City Paper in its 2008 "Best Of" issue. Congratulations to owners AJ Schaffer and Andrew Watson, who have worked tirelessly (and made good use of the Pitt SBDC's expertise) to grow their young business.
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  • Mike Lehman profiled for supporting entrepreneurship
    University Times
    Date: 12/04/2008

    The University of Pittsburgh’s University Times printed a feature about the excellent support the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) offers to entrepreneurs. Mike Lehman, director of student services and PantherlabWorks, discussed the services available to researchers and innovators looking to commercialize new products and technologies and to enterprising students throughout the University of Pittsburgh.
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  • Global Entrepreneurship Week a Success
    Date: 11/24/2008

    Students, faculty and young entrepreneurs throughout the region collaborated to make Global Entrepreneurship Week a tremendous experience.
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  • Enterprising Pitt students in Post-Gazette
    Date: 11/21/2008

    Several enterprising Pitt students were featured on the front page of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for raising a profit in the IEE's $5 Challenge.
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