Ready to Grow: Small Business Financing for 2026 at the Carnegie Library of Homestead presented by Steel Valley Accelerator

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Carnegie Library of Homestead 510 E 10th Avenue, Munhall

This is a FREE EVENT brought to the community by Steel Valley Accelerator! Start the new year learning how to position your small business for growth! Join Steel Valley Accelerator for a practical, high-energy panel discussion on financing your small business in 2026.
Featuring panelists:
Allison Howard, Neighborhood Community Development Fund; Dr. Eric Swift, University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center; Dan Mitchell, First National Bank &
Allegheny County Department of Economic Development
Learn how to strengthen your financial readiness, what lenders look for, and 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 by Dorothy 6 Cafe.

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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.