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	SUPPORT FOR DIVERSE ENTREPRENEURS Clients of the Diversity Business Resource Center- minority, women, veteran or other disadvantaged business owners and potential entrepreneurs- have access to a wide range of resources, training and programs. Whether at the pre-venture, startup, existing or mature phase of business, DBRC clients will find confidential and professional support tailored to their specific needs.


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	Pittsburgh Public Schools The School District of the City of Pittsburgh developed a strategic public contracting plan. The plan ensures that Eligible Business Enterprises (EBE) have full access and equal opportunity to participate in the School District's public contracting. To learn more about the EBE policy go to Pittsburgh Public Schools website

Financing Links

Banks are not the only place business owners can turn to for financing:
For businesses located in the City of Pittsburgh:Urban Redevelopment Authority
For businesses located in Allegheny County:Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
For businesses located in the 10 Southwest PA counties: Southwestern PA Commission
For state-based financing: PA Department of Community and Economic Development

Microloan programs provide small loans ranging from $500 to $35,000. The funds can be used for typical business purposes and interest rates are usually lower with longer repayment periods. Those organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania include:

Bridgeway Capital
Regional Development Financing Corporation
www.progressfund.org
If your business in located on the North Side, City of Pittsburgh
Westmoreland County: The Economic Growth Connection
Washington County: The Washington County Council on Economic Development
Beaver County: The Corporation for Economic Development
Fayette County: The Fay-Penn Economic Development Council
Lawrence County: The Economic Development Corporation