The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) continues to set the gold standard for excellence in client service, earning the 2026 Happy Client Award at the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers (PASBDC) Growth Summit - for the second consecutive year. Read more
Congratulations are in order for the Graduate Assistant Team at the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), who have been recognized with the Student Project of the Year Award at the 2026 PASBDC Growth Summit. This prestigious recognition highlights... Read more
Recently, we had the pleasure of seeing our Fellows students and Graduate Assistants showcase their hard work through their end-of-year presentations-and they did an outstanding job! Read more
Mary Mancini Hartner, owner of Mancini's Bakery in McKees Rocks, has been named the Western Pennsylvania District Small Businessperson of the Year as part of National Small Business Week 2026, the SBA Western PA District Office announced. Read more
The Duquesne University SBDC announces the renewal and expansion of its sponsorship with First Commonwealth Bank, strengthening support for small businesses in Western Pennsylvania. Read more