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Abram’s Nation
Morris worked with mentors Alice Nadin, Bob Grant and Peter Hart to learn foundational business processes and procedures. Read more
Atlas Dreams Languages, LLC
Starting a new career can be daunting, but doing so in a new country, two years after becoming a citizen, is a testament to Zineb Outnouna’s passion. Zineb’s business, Atlas Dre Read more
ARTissima Art Studio
Take equal parts artistic talent, training in Art History, a passion for teaching and extensive knowledge of Italian culture, mix together until well incorporated, sprinkle in busi Read more
SCORE Pittsburgh Connects Three Entrepreneurs in Trusted Networking Triad
Some businesses just naturally fit together. Three such businesses recently called on SCORE Pittsburgh separately seeking its free, confidential counseling service. David Rosenbl Read more
Boat Pittsburgh
What do you do when you have a passion for something and cannot find a local outlet? Why, you create a business of course. That is exactly what Nicole Moga did when she opened Bo Read more
Paint Monkey
SCORE PITTSBURGH Client Awarded A Pittsburgh Magazine 2013 “Best of the Burgh" AwardYou Can Accomplish More When You Start With SCORE... The Pittsburgh Chapter of SCORE is pleased Read more
VIP Dining and Entertainment Inc. - “The VIP Book”
Community has always been important to Kim Stephenson, president and founder of VIP Dining and Entertainment. Read more
HRV Conformance Verification Associates, Inc.
SCORE Client HRV Conformance Verification Associates Nominated for National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award {Pittsburgh, PA} The Pittsburgh Chapter of SCORE Read more
So Me: Making a Difference
“Amy had a very clearly defined plan for what she wanted to do with her business,” remembers Hart. Read more