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.
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
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions
The IRS webinar "Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions" is scheduled for Tues, March 24, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST. This webinar will provide specific information related to business reporting, identify tax provision changes, and summarize business credits and deductions... 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