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POSTPONED due to WEATHER; Ready to Grow: Small Business Financing presented by Steel Valley Accelerator
*EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER* JANUARY DATE TBA
As we head into a new year, now’s the time to position your business for growth! Join Steel Valley Accelerator for a practical, high-energy panel discussion on financing your small business in 2026!
Hear insights from experts from Allison Howard with the Neighborhood Community Development Fund and Dr. Eric Swift, Assistant Director, University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center along with experts from First National Bank and the Allegheny County Economic Development agency – all on how to strengthen your financial readiness, what lenders look for, & where to find the right funding mix for your goals. You’ll walk away with actionable tips, local resources, and clear next steps to help position your business for growth in the year ahead!
Also featuring complementary non-alcoholic mocktails by Teetotal Initiative and light fare apps by Dorothy 6 Cafe!
Carnegie Library of Homestead
510 E 10th Avenue Munhall, PA 15120
Street parking is adequate and free around the library building*
Steel Valley Accelerator is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering local businesses and community initiatives to grow and thrive. Through loans, grants, and partnerships, we’re building a vibrant future for Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead!
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Steel Valley Accelerator (formerly Steel Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation) is a registered 501(c)(3) economic development nonprofit driving business growth in Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead, PA. Since 1996, we’ve provided millions of dollars in low-interest loans, as well as façade grants and hands-on support to help entrepreneurs launch, expand, and thrive. As a one-stop resource for local businesses, we simplify the process of opening and growing across our three boroughs – fueling a stronger, more vibrant Steel Valley.