top of page
BVIH gear icon.png
BVIH gear icon.png

Consultant

African American Chamber of Commerce of WPA

Promotes access and business opportunities for African American business owners and entrepreneurs throughout western Pennsylvania. Provides technical assistance along with other programs and services.

Networking

Ambridge Regional Chamber of Commerce

Supports old and new businesses in the Ambridge area by providing information, resources, and counseling with the goal of attracting and retaining investments.

Networking

Beaver County Chamber of
Commerce

Provides list of resources for local entrepreneurs and small businesses that assist in various phases of venture process such as funding solutions and location selection.

Consultant

Beaver Valley Launchbox

Beaver Valley Launchbox provides resources to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in the community. Offers free advice, training workshops, mentorships and networking opportunities.

Funding

Bridgeway Capital

Provides capital and business education to underserved markets. Gives loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses located within the Pittsburgh region.

Education

Community College of Beaver County

Offers Associate Degree in Entrepreneurship and a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Establishing other programs and services centered around helping local entrepreneurs.

Education

Geneva College

Offers several courses involving all aspects of entrepreneurship. Also provide Bachelor of Business Administration Management and Entrepreneurship degree opportunity for Geneva students.

Accelerator

Innovation Works

Largest seed stage investor in southwestern Pennsylvania region. Supplies regional tech entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, educational resources, and networking in order to grow their businesses.

Education

Junior Achievement of
Western PA

Provides variety of programs and education to K-12 students/parents in order to increase interest and understanding of entrepreneurship and small business ventures.

Government

PA Business One Stop Shop

Offers variety of resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses across Pennsylvania from starting a business to growing an existing one.

Education

Penn State Beaver

Offers Penn State students an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor. Also provides event opportunities and other services through Beaver Valley LaunchBox.

Staffing

Pittsburgh Life Sciences
Greenhouse

Imports executive talent to serve as a management pool for start-up technologies in the region. Helps to de-risk companies through mentoring, information sharing and management assistance.

Accelerator

Riverside Center for Innovation

Supports entrepreneurs, especially disadvantaged ones, by offering direct services, educational programs, and partnerships with other providers, all while following best practices.

Government

US Small Business
Administration

Responsible for the delivery of SBA programs in the Pittsburgh region. Obtains funding commitments from community lenders and assists local small businesses in loan acquisition, business counseling, and information gathering.

Consultant

Allegheny Conference on
Community Development

Nonprofit leadership organization focused on improving economic development within the Pittsburgh region. Provides several resources for small businesses through its affiliated organizations and website.

Space

B-HIVE

Operated by the Beaver County Corporation for Economic Development, the B-HIVE offers office and event space for lease in Beaver Falls, PA.

Development

Beaver County Corporation
for Economic Development

Assists in site development and financing solutions for companies throughout Beaver County to encourage job creation and private investment.

Funding

Blue Tree Allied Angels

Group of accredited investors who invest in regional, early-stage companies. Provides loans and funding opportunities to select group of ventures.

Consultant

Catalyst Connection

Nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh that offers consulting and training services to small manufacturers in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Consultant

Duquesne SBDC

Offers no-cost confidential consulting services to small businesses in southwestern Pennsylvania. Also offers workshops and other training.

Accelerator

Greenhouse Labs

Offers a service platform to emerging leaders who wish to create new initiatives including shared workspace, strategic planning, and training. Participants are also able to access mentoring and coaching relationships.

Education

Invent Penn State

Provides entrepreneurs with innovative programs, tools and resources that accelerate the movement of great ideas to the marketplace and make a substantial economic development impact in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Funding

KIVA Pittsburgh

Nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurial growth in Pittsburgh region. Provides loan opportunities to entrepreneurs and small businesses that have little to no interest.

Government

PA Department of
Community & Economic
Development

Government organization that provides technical assistance, training, and financial resources to businesses across Pennsylvania to help stimulate economic growth in local communities.

Education

Penn State Extension

Delivers science-based information to people, businesses, and communities across PA. Provides programs, workshops, and other services in various settings based around a broad range of topics from agriculture to health.

Development

Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Economic development marketing affiliate of the Allegheny Conference. Offers package of services including market research and site selection to companies attempting to locate themselves in the ten counties that make up the Pittsburgh region.

Consultant

SCORE Pittsburgh

Resource partner of SBA made up of experienced business owners and managers who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help local small business owners. Provides various programs, mentorships, and business counseling.

Accelerator

Alphalab

Nationally ranked software accelerator that provides early-stage tech companies with a variety of services and investment opportunities. Offers programs where entrepreneurs can receive investments to further finance venture.

Networking

Beaver Area Chamber of
Commerce

Assists local businesses through marketing, advertising, event sponsorship, and other programs in order to strengthen the business community as a whole.

Government

Beaver Falls Business District Authority

Organization associated with the government of Beaver Falls that attempts to attract and maintain local business investments. Provides assistance in business promotion and local ordinance adherence.

Government

Borough of New Brighton

Assists with information and resources to help entrepreneurs and small businesses trying to locate themselves in New Brighton. Offers some tax relief and project funding for ventures taking place within the local community.

Accelerator

Chatham University Women's Business Center

Creates economic opportunities for aspiring female entrepreneurs through training, mentoring, and networking. Also offers incubator with funding upon completion of program.

Networking

Ellwood City Area Chamber
of Commerce

Offers services to local businesses within the community such as business counseling, networking, and advertising assistance.

Funding

Idea Foundry

Nonprofit economic development organization that assists businesses throughout the Pittsburgh region. Assists in acquiring investments for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Also offers accelerator program with investment funding.

Education

Job Training for Beaver
County

Offers workshops and consultations to aspiring entrepreneurs covering topics such as business plan preparation, funding, feasibility, etc. Workshop series includes regional resources such as local professionals and community partners.

Funding

Keiretsu Forum Pittsburgh

Group of angel investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors that provide funding options for Pittsburgh-area entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Accelerator

Paramount Pursuits

Paramount Pursuits is a small business incubator and economic development consulting partner, concentrating on empowering entrepreneurs and providing guidance for Main Street revitalization projects within our local communities.

Education

PennTap

Statewide technical assistance program that assists businesses and entrepreneurs across Pennsylvania whose expertise lie in either energy and environmental services or innovation services.

Finance

Pittsburgh Venture Capital
Association

Holds variety of events and programs that encourage investor collaboration and creates networking relationships between entrepreneurs and key service providers. Attempts to match ventures with funding solutions.

Funding

The Forbes Funds

Focuses on strengthening the management and impact of community nonprofits. Provides informational forums, grant opportunities and other resources with emphasis on helping human services and community development organizations.

 Plan 

Effective planning is crucial to the success of any business. It provides a clear roadmap, helping you set achievable goals, identify potential challenges, and allocate resources efficiently. With a well-thought-out plan, you can make informed decisions as your prepare to launch your business. The resources below will help you in this critical stage.

bottom of page