Starting a Business
Mid-Atlantic Matchmaker Prep Series
Opening doors to federal agency decision-makers starts with having the right tools, strategy, and confidence. Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the Mid-Atlantic Matchmaker Prep Series and get prepared to make the most of future matchmaking opportunities! Read more
Duquesne University SBDC Earns Back-to-Back "Happy Client Award" at 2026 PASBDC Growth Summit
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
Recognized by City of Pittsburgh
Rich Longo, Director of the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, was welcomed by the Mayor of Pittsburgh, and alumni of Duquesne University, Corey O'Connor. Mayor O'Connor presented to our center a proclamation recognizing our incredible work empowering local entrepreneurs... Read more
Celebrating Our Students' Year-End Presentations!
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
Duquesne University SBDC Meets with Pittsburgh Leadership to Strengthen Support for Small Businesses
The Duquesne University (SBDC) recently met with Mary McKinney Flaherty, Deputy Director of Economic Development for the City of Pittsburgh, Office of Mayor Corey O'Connor to discuss new opportunities for collaboration in support of the region's small business community. Read more