WE ARE
STEEL VALLEY ACCELERATOR
Helping connect entrepreneurs to the opportunities & advantages of building a business in the Steel Valley area.
Partner with us for your next development opportunity.
We facilitate & accelerate economic growth in the Steel Valley.
We are dedicated to revitalizing the local area by empowering entrepreneurs.
Our Focus is on:
• Enhancing the business climate through local government
capacity-building.
• Facilitating growth in employment quality and quantity.
• Responding effectively to local business expansion opportunities.
• Hosting public discussions on unique economic and social issues.
• Forming public/private partnerships for sustained business investment and job creation.
Community enhancements and technical
assistance to new or existing business
Community Empowerment:
Low-interest loans, community enhancements, and technical assistance to businesses, both new and existing.
Beautification & Revival:
Offering loans and grants for businesses to enhance storefronts, contributing to the aesthetic and economic revival of the Steel Valley.
Steel Valley Accelerator Featured Spotlights
Edge AI Solutions | 136 E 8th Ave | Homestead
EDGE AI Solutions *2026 FACADE GRANT RECIPIENT* Driving Smart Infrastructure Innovation in the...
Secretos de mis Abuelos | 145 E 8th Avenue Homestead
*2025 FACADE GRANT RECIPIENT* Authentic Puerto Rican Food. Family Recipe "Secretos", Blast Of...
Penn Automotive | 243 W 8th Avenue West Homestead
*2025 FACADE GRANT RECIPIENT* The only body shop in the Pittsburgh area that has a Mechanical...
The Bank on 8th | 145 E 8th Avenue Homestead
*2025 FACADE GRANT RECIPIENT* From the creators of the #1 ranked Escape Room Pittsburgh, comes a...