Resources for Small Businesses
Not sure if you’re ready? Struggling to get started?
We can help with that.
Find out what you'll need to work with us and what our loan process is like.
Starting or expanding a child care business? We’ve got a whole page just for you.
We do the best we can to assist everyone who asks, but sometimes one of our partners is better able to provide what you're looking for, so below we've put together a list of additional funders, technical assistance, and support.
It Isn’t Just about Us
It’s about helping you and your business grow and thrive in Pittsburgh.
At Invest PGH, our mission is simple yet profound: fostering the growth and prosperity of Pittsburgh's small businesses. We understand that while we strive to provide tailored solutions, we may not perfectly fit the unique needs of every enterprise. That's why we proudly offer links to external organizations providing lending and technical assistance. We believe that by connecting businesses with a diverse range of resources, we empower them to thrive and flourish in our vibrant community. At Invest PGH, it's not just about finding the right fit—it's about ensuring every small Pittsburgh business has the support it needs to succeed.
Technical Support
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Contact:
Annia Aleman: Innovation Director annia@ascenderpgh.com
(412) 478-8814
Meet Ascender -
Contact:
Tammy Stoken, Services Supervisor
stokent@carnegielibrary.org
412-622-3133 ext. 1096 -
Contact:
Anne Flynn Schlicht: Director
aschlicht@chatham.edu
412-365-1153
Chatham CWERachel Webber: Business Advisor
r.webber@chatham.edu
412-365-1419
Chatham CWE -
Contact:
Nicolette Spudic, Food Innovation Lab Manager
n.spudic@chatham.edu
412-365-1370
Chatham CRAFT -
Contact:
Blair Mundy: Community Director
bmundy@e4ever.org
412-802-5269
EForever -
Contact:
Richard Longo: Director
longor@duq.edu
412.396.5138
SBDC -
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Contact:
Intake Form -
Contact:
Demi Kolke: Senior Program Manager
info@neighborhoodallies.org
Neighborhood Allies -
Contact:
Pittsburgh SCORE -
Victoria Snyder, Director of Strategic Initiatives
vs@riversidecenterforinnovation.comJuan Garrett, Executive Director
jg@riversidecenterforinnovation.com
412-322-3523
RCI -
Contact:
Intake Form -
Contact:
412 Boulevard of the Allies Suite 901
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.255.6547
business@ura.org
ura.org
Permits, Licenses, and City Departments
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Contact:
311 (Inside Pittsburgh)
311 (Outside Pittsburgh)
Email
Or text 412-328-2771 -
Contact:
Karen Abrams: Director of City Planning
412-255-2219
DCP -
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Fellow Funders
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Contact:
Ilana Diamond, Managing Partner
idiamond@412venturefund.com
412 Venture Fund -
Contact:
Stephanie Gamoneda, Business Development Coordinator stephanie.gamoneda@alleghenycounty.us
Allegheny County Economic DevelopmentDan Bish, Business Development Coordinator
dan.bish@alleghenycounty.us -
Contact:
Shelley Miller, Loan Underwriter
shelley@axiompgh.com
412-662-0662Michelle Chen CEO
mmichelle@axiompgh.com
412-482-3342
Axiom Advancement -
Contact:
Shawn Thomas
sthomas@bridgewaycapital.com
Bridgeway Capital -
Contact:
Anthony McCartney: Commercial Lending anthony.mccartney@citizensbank.com -
Contact:
Todd Goss: Branch Manager, Northside
GossT@fnb-corp.com
412-359-2614 -
Contact:
Amanda Hirsch: Director
ahirsh@hflapgh.org
412-918-1937
HFLA -
Contact:
Michael Magulick: Commercial Lending michael.l.magulick@huntington.com
412-999-8831 -
Contact:
Joyce Howard, Business Development Manager
jhoward@innovationworks.org
Innovation Works -
Contact:
Jason R. White, Business Relationship Manager
jason.r.white@chase.com
412-498-4037 -
Contact:
Anthony Basilone
412-420-0004 -
Contact:
Jennifer Harris: Director of Operations
harris@ncd-fund.org
412.322-0290 ext. 117
NCD FundRichard Newell: Loan Officer
newell@ncd-fund.org
412.322-0290 ext. 101
NCD Fund -
Contact:
Aaron Aldrich, Senior SBA Business Development Officer
aaron.aldrich@northwest.com
412-370-4328 -
Contact:
Eric Neice: Loan Officer
eneice@progressfund.org
412-212-6822
Progress Fund -
Contact:
Andy Rachlin, President and Chief Lending Officer arachlin@springgardencapital.com 609.651.0755
Terry Fisher, Lending Officer (Pittsburgh Office) tfisher@springgardencapital.com Spring Garden Capital -
Contact:
412 Boulevard of the Allies Suite 901
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.255.6547
business@ura.org
ura.org -
Contact:
April Caccia: Loan Officer
acaccia@washingtoncounty.org
(724) 225-8245
Washington County -
Contact:
Anthony Rocco: Manager WPA trocco@wesbanco.com