BizBurgh 2025: Success in Empowering Pittsburgh’s Business Community
Pittsburgh, PA – “BizBurgh 2025: Business Growth Conference” concluded with success, drawing hundreds of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region. Organized by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the event delivered on its promise to empower growth and inspire change in Pittsburgh’s dynamic business landscape.
The full-day conference featured a powerful lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and roundtable sessions, offering attendees actionable insights and strategies for sustainable business growth. Highlights included:
· Keynote addresses by Loyd Johnson, CIO of First Commonwealth Bank, our Title Sponsor for the event, and Tom Weikel, Senior Loan Officer at Live Oak Bank, our Supporting Sponsor for the event, who shared transformative strategies for navigating today’s economic challenges.
· Success Stories Panels spotlighting local entrepreneurs such as Nick Mancini Hartner (Mancini’s Bakery), Nicole Lerda (MaxxCole), Scott Stone (Think3 Technologies), Tracy Dunlap (Cookie Couture Bakery), John Bromage (Eden’s Market), and Jordan Mayer (Mayday Cybersecurity), who shared their journeys of resilience and innovation.
· Interactive roundtables on critical topics including media and marketing, finance and funding, global expansion, growth, and SBA/SBDC resources.
Attendees praised the event for its high-impact networking opportunities, practical business insights, and the chance to connect with industry experts and peers. Exhibitors like Wilke CPAs & Advisors also contributed to the collaborative atmosphere, offering guidance to businesses at every stage of growth.
“This conference was a game-changer,” said one participant. “It wasn’t just about learning—it was about building real connections and walking away with tools to grow.”
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