Duquesne University SBDC Blog
Duquesne University SBDC provides resources to small businesses to help them start, grow, and prosper. Our consultants and partners share their knowledge and expertise on various topics such as starting a business, marketing, technology commercialization, buying a business, and financing.
Duquesne SBDC Graduate Assistant Team Earns 2026 Student Project of the Year
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
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
Capstone in Action for Duquesne University SBDC Client
This semester, students from the Duquesne University School of Business brought their hard work to life by presenting their capstone projects to an SBDC client, Presenting Pittsburgh. Read more
Mary Mancini Hartner Named Western PA Small Businessperson of the Year
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