Events
Finding and Attracting the Right MBA Talent
Friday, March 19, 2010
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh, 15260
Join us for a panel discussion on finding and attracting the right MBA talent. During the session, current MBA students and local employers will share their thoughts and perspectives on the current job market, desirable traits of companies and candidates and recruiting best practices. A networking reception for Tepper / Katz MBA students and organizations in attendance will follow the panel.
NOTE: This event is free for Tepper and Katz MBA students, and Companies interested in networking with them.
PARKING: Parking for the Frick Fine Arts Building is available at the Soldiers and Sailors garage on the corner of 5th Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard. Employers will receive validated parking upon entry to the event.
Partners:
Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business
University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business
Sponsored By:
IT Network Speakers Series featuring Dr. Claudio Abreu, Bayer Business and Technology Services (BBTS) LLC
Globalizing the IT Organization
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
Who better to discuss globalizing an IT organization than Dr. Claudio Abreu of Bayer? He is the President and CEO for Bayer Business and Technology Services. In this role, he has responsibility for all service-related functions in support of Bayer businesses in North America. Dr. Abreu is also the Head of Bayer Business Services (BBS) North America, having responsibility for all BBS functions in the region. He is also the Head of the Global Information Technology Operations Business Unit for Bayer Business Services; in this role he has responsibility for all Bayer Information Technology infrastructure and operations worldwide.
During his time at Bayer, Dr. Abreu has overseen extensive changes in the company’s technology strategy. Under his leadership, Abreu led the consolidation of the overall North American IS infrastructure at Bayer, which included the Data Center, Telecommunications Network, the ServiceDesk and Desktop Support regionalization, and the implementation of the Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure Library best-practice processes - which resulted in a savings of more than US $100 million. Additionally, he supported the Bayer Group in performing the most significant phase of business portfolio changes on Bayer's history, with more than US $30 Billion in acquisitions and divestitures. He also successfully completed the full migration program of the legacy systems into the integrated SAP system environment and developed a strategic shift on focusing IT investments on business innovation.
Don’t miss this event with one of Pittsburgh’s leading technology innovators.
Speaker:
Dr. Claudio Abreu, President and CEO, Bayer Business and Technology Services (BBTS) LLC
Partners:
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Sponsored By:
Westinghouse's Outlook: Strategic Talent Management with Tony Greco
Thursday, March 25, 2010
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
HR Leaders in Western PA have spoken! The #1 issue identified in the recent Annual HR Leadership Survey was the acquisition, retention, and development of talent needed to achieve their organization’s strategy. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, the HR Leadership Forum of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association are joining forces to bring you the latest, most innovative best practices and thought leadership in strategic talent management.
Our first speaker in the series will be Tony Greco, Vice President of Human Resources at Westinghouse. He will focus on the business issues that have driven Westinghouse’s talent management and leadership development strategies. Come and learn from a world-class organization that has been an industry leader in human resources for many years.
Upcoming Strategic Talent Management Events:
Tuesday, April 13 Peggy Tayloe, IBM
Tuesday, May 4 Shannon Brown, FedEX
NOTE: PHRA and HRLF Members are eligible for PTC member pricing.
Partners:
HR Leadership Forum
Human Resources Association (PHRA)
Sponsored By:
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Employer
Monday, March 29, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, 16066
"Dinnerviews" provides your company with the opportunity to interview / network with the region's best graduate and undergraduates from major engineering and information technology schools over a three-course meal. Eat dinner, network, and socialize with up and coming talent from across the Pittsburgh region about potential jobs and internships. General networking between all candidates will take place before and after dinner. Success never tasted better!
Notes: A company may bring no more than two representatives in order to make enough room for candidates.
Sponsored By:
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Job Seeker
Monday, March 29, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive, 16066
Dinnerviews is your chance to impress potential employers over a free dinner. The progressive dinner format lets you sit down and enjoy a three-course meal with three companies that have already reviewed your résumé and want to interview you about their engineering or IT internship and job opportunities. Then after dinner, meet with companies that weren’t able to sit down with you. Studies have shown nearly 70 percent of internships result in job offers, so Dinnerviews is the perfect opportunity to jump start your technology or engineering career. Space is limited, so your seat is not guaranteed, but your résumé will be given to all participating companies.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
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Venture Out 2010 - Back by popular demand!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Dave & Buster's Inc., 180 E Waterfront Dr., Homestead, PA 15120
You know the saying, "You don't know what you don't know?" Venture Out promises to help you know what it is you don't know. If you're thinking of starting a company or if you are an entrepreneur with a company that's less than five years old, attend this series!
Venture Out is a series focusing on supporting the efforts of regional entrepreneurs to secure high risk growth capital by providing training, networking and direct exposure to local, national and international investors. The topic for Venture Out's kick-off on March 31 is "Organizational Resources."
Pete DeComo, Chairman and CEO of ALung Technologies will moderate a panel that includes:
John Burke, Senior Business Development
Specialist, The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Tim Fogarty, Director, Energy Programs, Innovation Works
Ray Hoare, Founder and CEO, Concurrent EDA
John Manzetti, President and CEO, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
David Ruppersberger, President and CEO, The Technology Collaborative
Alan West, President and CEO, Carmell Therapeutics
Visit http://www.pghtech.org/networks/entrepreneurs/events.aspx for a complete listing of upcoming events.
Member Pricing:
$25 Entrepreneur Member
$50 Other Member
CIO of the Year Awards
Thursday, April 08, 2010
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel, 510 Market Street, 15222
Co-hosted by the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group and the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the CIO of the Year program honors individual technology executives from industry, non-profit, academia and government. Nominees, including chief information officers or those in equivalent positions, are recognized for their innovation and creativity in planning and deploying their enterprise systems, future technology goals, management philosophy and service to the industry and community.
Cost:
$120 Individual Ticket (Council and Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group Members)
$175 Individual Ticket (Non-Member)
$1000 Table of 10
Presented in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh CIO Group and the Pittsburgh Technology Council.
Event Sponsors:
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC | Computer Aid, Inc.
Cocktail & Dessert Sponsors:
CIBER, Inc., Cocktail Reception Sponsor | Donwil Company, Dessert Reception Sponsor
Production Sponsor:
Wrecking Crew Media
Supporting Sponsors:
CSC | Datavibes | DQE Communications | Expedient Communications | IBM | Sierra w/o Wires | Synergy Staffing
Print Sponsors:
Enhanced Digital Printing | Mathews Color Corporation
IBM’s Outlook: Strategic Talent Management with Peggy Tayloe
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
HR Leaders in Western PA have spoken! The #1 issue identified in the recent Annual HR Leadership Survey was the acquisition, retention, and development of talent needed to achieve their organization’s strategy. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, the HR Leadership Forum of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association are joining forces to bring you the latest, most innovative best practices and thought leadership in strategic talent management.
Our second speaker in the series will be Peggy Tayloe, Director North American Recruiting at IBM. She will focus on the business issues that have driven IBM’s talent management and leadership development strategies. Come and learn from a world-class organization that has been an industry leader in human resources for many years.
Upcoming Strategic Talent Management Events:
Tuesday, May 4 Shannon Brown, FedEX
NOTE: PHRA and HRLF Members are eligible for PTC member pricing.
Partners:
HR Leadership Forum
Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA)
Sponsored By:
GTN: Breakfast with Dr. Rubin Sidhu, Cell Technology Scientist, BP Solar
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: Kurt J. Lesker Company, 1925 Route 51, Clairton, PA 15025
As one of the world’s largest solar companies with installations in more than 160 countries, BP Solar designs, manufactures and markets their own systems for residential, business and governmental consumers. And, with the nation’s push toward the utilization of more alternative sources of energy, the supply chain for companies like BP will most likely continue to grow. On April 13, the Green Technology Network will host Dr. Rubin Sidhu, a member of BP Solar’s Cell Technology Team. He will speak to the network on the BP’s technology roadmap as it pertains to reaching grid parity using BP Solar's silicon solar cell technology. You don’t want to miss this insightful discussion.
Sponsored By:
HireUp - Employer
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, 15317
Looking for a way to spice up your workforce? Tired of the same employee prospects online? We can connect you with seasoned professionals who have an information technology, engineering, and science background, and who are ready to build upon their skills and experience with a new organization.
Register your recruiting team for HireUP, a casual event providing professional networking opportunities with a roomful of active job seekers. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with professional candidates, showcase your company benefits, share information on job openings and locate your next star employee.
Sponsored By:
HireUp - Job Seeker
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr, Canonsburg, 15317
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Come to HireUP and connect with a roomful of regional technology human resources representatives. This casual networking and recruiting event allows job seekers who are ready for a career move to highlight their skills, talents and abilities while employers showcase their company benefits and share information on current job openings. Your dream job could be just around the corner! Come ready to impress with résumés in-hand.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
Explore the Floor @ Caterpillar
Thursday, April 22, 2010
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Caterpillar Inc., East Peoria, IL
Founded 85 years ago, Caterpillar Inc. or CAT manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. Through their worldwide dealer network, their products are used and serviced globally. CAT’s East Peoria Campus (Illinois) is comprised of several one-mile-square-foot facilities each utilizing a diverse and unique process. Come and join the AMN as we tour a few of CAT’s East Peoria Facilities where we will see fabrication-to-component assembly to full product assembly of CAT’s Track Type Tractors. The AMN will also tour the transmission manufacturing facility where the machines’ core components are heat treated, assembled, tested and painted. You don’t want to miss this golden opportunity to get behind the doors and explore the floor of one of America’s most highly-respect manufacturers.
NOTE: CAT reserves the right to refuse any competitors.
**Cost includes one ticket on charter plane, ground transportation to and from plant, lunch and cocktail hour on the return flight.
To register:
Contact Jennifer Young at 412.918.4224
Fed Ex’s Outlook: Strategic Talent Management with Shannon Brown
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St #411, 15219
HR Leaders in Western PA have spoken! The #1 issue identified in the recent Annual HR Leadership Survey was the acquisition, retention, and development of talent needed to achieve their organization’s strategy. The Pittsburgh Technology Council, the HR Leadership Forum of Western PA and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association are joining forces to bring you the latest, most innovative best practices and thought leadership in strategic talent management.
Our third and final speaker in the series will be Shannon Brown, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at Fed Ex. He will focus on the business issues that have driven Fed Ex’s talent management and leadership development strategies. Come and learn from a world-class organization that has been an industry leader in human resources for many years.
NOTE: PHRA and HRLF Members are eligible for PTC member pricing.
Partners:
HR Leadership Forum
Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA)
Sponsored By:
2010 Design, Art and Technology Awards and Exhibition
Thursday, May 06, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council, 15 Minutes Gallery, 2000 Technology Drive, 15219
The Pittsburgh Technology Council presents the 2010 Annual Design, Art & Technology Awards. This one-of-a-kind event honors regional excellence in creativity and innovation -- and will assemble, for the first time ever, a consortium of innovative technology business leaders and artists who are transcending traditional boundaries.
As the region's signature Art and Technology event, the DATA awards feature the region's most innovative artwork, creative technology showcases, and awards for the region's best and brightest creative minds. This year's ceremony features a keynote address by Burton Morris and honors regional accomplishments at the intersection of creativity and business.
The first 50 people to register for the main event will
be eligible to win one of five Burton Morris limited edition specialty items!
Student Cost: $15
2010 Design, Art and Technology Awards and Exhibition VIP Reception
Thursday, May 06, 2010
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council, 15 Minutes Gallery, 2000 Technology Drive, 15219
Join us for an evening of creativity, technology mindshare, and ground-breaking ideas, featuring MEDRAD CEO, John Friel, and a talk by internationally-acclaimed artist and Pittsburgh resident, Burton Morris. Let’s celebrate the distinction of our region’s designers, artists and technologists -- and learn how creativity and business are working together to grow our region.
This exclusive event preview and cocktail reception features remarks from MEDRAD CEO, John Friel and Burton Morris, as well as hors d'oeuvres, one-on-one networking and an exclusive exhibition preview.
The first 50 people to register for the VIP Reception
will be eligible to win a signed, special edition
Pittsburgh-themed print by Burton Morris!
Be sure to stay for our awards ceremony and main event, immediately after the VIP reception (admission is included in the VIP price). This event features the region's most innovative artwork, creative technology showcases, and awards for the region's best and brightest creative minds. This year's ceremony features a keynote address by Burton Morris and honors regional accomplishments at the intersection of creativity and business.
Cost:
$100 Individual
$450 Group of Five
NOTE: Register before April 1, 2010 to SAVE 10%
From Pittsburgh to Africa: Changing Lives with Technology
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Pittsburgh Technology Council, 15 Minutes Gallery, 2000 Technology Drive, 15219
Three years ago, Infinite Family launched an international program to connect mentors around the world with southern African children challenged by HIV/AIDS and poverty. Since that time, Infinite Family has grown exponentially from just a few dedicated Pittsburghers and now has video mentors in 20 states and 4 different countries. Thanks to corporate technology support from companies including Bombardier and Mullen in Pittsburgh, Logitech & Sennheiser in the US and Internet Solutions, IBM & Dial-a-Nerd in South Africa, video mentors are able spend 30 minutes each week face-to-face having meaningful video conversations that enhance the life and life skills of southern African children growing up in desperate circumstances.
In 2010, Infinite Family’s goal is to connect 300 additional southern African children growing up alone with caring video mentors throughout the world. In order to reach this goal, Infinite Family needs your help! Join us to learn more about how you can become a mentor, help the organization forge crucial capacity-building partnerships with corporations and help raise money to support the growth of the mission. Now is your chance to help support millions of children growing up without a caring adult to guide them.
NOTE: This event features the 15 Minutes Gallery opening of A Tradition of Innovation, featuring work from six AAP artists whose art demonstrates the characteristic of innovation -- a force that has been a creative tradition in our region throughout the last century.
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event
Thursday, June 03, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
"Dinnerviews" provides your company with the opportunity to interview / network with the region's best engineering and information technology professionals over a three-course meal. Eat dinner, network, and socialize with up and coming talent from across the Pittsburgh region about potential jobs and or contract opportunities. General networking between all candidates will take place before and after dinner. Success never tasted better!
NOTE: A company may bring no more than two representatives in order to make enough room for candidates.
Sponsored By:
Dinnerviews - Innovative Recruiting Event - Job Seeker
Thursday, June 03, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street #411, 15219
Dinnerviews is your chance to impress potential employers over a free dinner. The progressive dinner format lets you sit down and enjoy a three-course meal with three companies that have already reviewed your résumé and want to interview you about their engineering or IT internship and job opportunities. Then after dinner, meet with companies that weren’t able to sit down with you. Studies have shown nearly 70 percent of internships result in job offers, so Dinnerviews is the perfect opportunity to jump start your technology or engineering career. Space is limited, so your seat is not guaranteed, but your résumé will be given to all participating companies.
NOTE: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
HireUp - Employer
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave, 15222
Looking for a way to spice up your workforce? Tired of the same employee prospects online? We can connect you with seasoned professionals who have an information technology, engineering, and science background, and who are ready to build upon their skills and experience with a new organization.
Register your recruiting team for HireUP, a casual event providing professional networking opportunities with a roomful of active job seekers. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with professional candidates, showcase your company benefits, share information on job openings and locate your next star employee.
Sponsored By:
HireUP - Job Seeker
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Westin Convention Center Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave, 15222
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Come to HireUP and connect with a roomful of regional technology human resources representatives. This casual networking and recruiting event allows job seekers who are ready for a career move to highlight their skills, talents and abilities while employers showcase their company benefits and share information on current job openings. Your dream job could be just around the corner! Come ready to impress with résumés in-hand.
Notes: Free for job seekers, must bring résumé and pre-register.
Sponsored By:
Overview
About the Competition
Multiple Opportunities to Distinguish Yourself
EnterPrize is your chance to develop an impressive business plan with the help of distinguished professionals. Through the competition’s workshops you’ll network with potential partners and investors. As a participant, you’ll compete in either the new business or existing business category, and you’ll have multiple opportunities to stand out because winners are selected during each phase of the competition.
Phase I: Business Concept
Three businesses in each category will win cash prizes for developing an executive summary that:
- Defines customer value
- Estimates market size
- Selects target audience
- Determines feasibility
- Predicts profitability
- Generates business leads
New Business Category Winners:
EcoSoft | JoinSources LLC | iDelphi
Existing Business Category Winners:
Bossa Nova Concepts | ClearChoice Energy
Phase II: Business Plan Components
Two businesses in each category will win cash prizes for expanding their business plans by:
- Examining the components of a successful plan
- Understanding what investors seek
- Focusing on the final product
- Working with a coach
New Business Category Winners:
JoinSources LLC | TuitionChoice
Existing Business Category Winners:
Bossa Nova Concepts
Phase III: Business Plan Details
One business in each category business will win cash prizes for finalizing its business plan with:
- Market, competition and sales information
- Product or service features
- Implementation schedules
- Financing requirements
New Business Category Winners:
TuitionChoice
Existing Business Category Winners:
Bossa Nova Concepts
In 2007, the EnterPrize Business Plan Competition awarded more than $80,000 in cash prizes.
Participants Guide:
An Entrepreneur’s Instruction Book for Starting a New Business
As a Participant in the EnterPrize Business Plan Competition, you’ll receive a manual that details the contents, scope and structure of a business plan along with the expectations investors have when reading one. It also contains essential information on the competition and provides valuable pointers on starting a company.
Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll learn about a quality business plan:
Executive Summary
The executive summary is an independent element of the business plan that investors look at first. The summary isn’t intended to make them invest in your project, but it can convince them not to if critical elements aren’t covered. You’ll be given details on how to include these key elements that answer any potential investors questions.
Business System and Organization
The business system model maps out necessary activities that prepare and deliver a final product to a customer. When you participate, you’ll learn that devising a business system is the best way to understand a company’s business activities.
Market and Competition
Knowing your market and competition is essential to success. As an EnterPrize participant, you’ll learn where to obtain data that helps you make well-founded conclusions and sound estimates that support your market hypotheses. Additionally, you’ll get information on market segmentation that enables you to reach your appropriate customers.
Marketing and Sales
A well-conceived business concept includes a well-planned marketing and sales strategy. EnterPrize provides you with a skeleton framework of “The Four Ps” — product, price, placement and promotion — with information on customer needs, penetration and skimming strategies, distribution channel advice and communications pointers.
Financial Planning and Financing
Financial planning helps you evaluate your business concept’s profitability and financing opportunities. The Participants Guide contains sample tables that explain how to conduct liquidity planning, develop income statements and create balance sheets.
Sponsors
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Citizens Bank
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is a $160 billion commercial bank holding company. It is headquartered in Providence, R.I., and, through its subsidiaries, has more than 1,600 branches, more than 3,500 ATMs and more than 24,000 employees. Its two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 13-state branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Charter One brand in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. CFG has non-branch retail and commercial offices in about 40 states. It is one of the 10 largest commercial banking companies in the United States ranked by assets and deposits. CFG is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc).
Citizens Bank's national lending specialties include leasing and asset-based lending, cash management, international banking, equipment leasing, automobile dealer financial services, investment management, mutual fund and insurance brokerage.
Commercial banking is a priority for Citizens Bank. We take pride in delivering the kind of personal attention and superior service you look for in a bank. Our primary focus is helping you reach your strategic goals. Citizens offers a full array of products and services tailored to meet the needs of companies of all sizes operating in the local, national or global marketplace. We distinguish ourselves by local decision-making, flexibility and responsiveness, and are committed to building lasting relationships. We'll take the time to know your business, understand your marketplace and work with you one-on-one to help your company prosper. At Citizens Bank, you'll also find that our hours aren't typical banking hours. We'll meet with you whenever your schedule demands. It all adds up to a level of service and responsiveness that sets us apart.
Comcast Business Class
Comcast Corporation is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 11.5 million high-speed Internet customers, and 2.5 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One , four regional Comcast SportsNets and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business . Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
Comcast’s Three Rivers Region serves 850,000 customers in four states, including Southwestern Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland. The region employs approximately 2,400 professionals and has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as one of the best top ten large companies to work and by the Pittsburgh Business Times for two consecutive years as one of the “50 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania.
Idea Foundry
Idea Foundry supplies the critical ingredients to transform an entrepreneur's business idea into a fundable startup. They bridge the gap of business skills, knowledge, funding and relationships by providing: Skills and knowledge- experienced mentors, a structured process and tools to help develop your business model. Funding - financial support to pay the bills while you concentrate on building your startup and access to capital to take you to the next level. Relationships - a network of technical, commercial and financial resources to assist you now and in the future.
Innovation Works
Innovation Works (IW) strives to increase the success rate of the region’s technology companies by providing business expertise, direct investment and hands-on support. As part of a collaborative network of organizations, including angel networks, venture capitalists, foundations, and public agencies, IW is working to create a vibrant community of innovative companies in southwestern Pennsylvania that will enable our region to succeed in the global economy. To carry out its mission and vision, IW provides a variety of programs and services for stakeholders in the region, including the Innovation Investment Fund, Innovation Adoption Grant, and University Adoption Grant.
KFMR Katz Ferraro McMurtry, P.C.
Since 1989, KFMR Katz Ferraro McMurtry, P.C. has worked with technology, life science, and early-stage companies in providing accounting, tax and consulting services from start-up through growth. In fact, KFMR worked with the first technology transfer company from CMU from its inception in 1989 until it was sold in 1994. Through our experience, we have learned that as much as these companies share common opportunities and challenges, they are equally distinct with their own unique characteristics - making it difficult, if not impossible, to compare or benchmark companies with one another. As a result of our work with numerous early-stage companies, we’ve experienced and mastered the common matters, while having the vision and prowess to navigate the uncharted waters, seeing companies through to the profitable stage and beyond.
With a seasoned, highly credentialed and diversified talent base, we are able to provide a broad scope of services such as audit and accounting services; budgeting, forecasts and projections; due diligence; strategic tax planning and compliance services; strategic business planning; accounting software systems; assistance with debt and equity financing; financial system design and implementation; business valuation services; general business consulting; transaction advisory services; and CFO/Controller services.
In addition to our knowledge, ability and resources, our clients know us for the responsiveness and care we demonstrate – not just in the engagements that we perform – but in the relationships which we establish. Our objective is to learn and understand the issues that affect your business so that we can assist with your needs as well as look beyond the books to help you improve your overall business and financial position.
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) provides capital investments and customized company formation and business growth services to our region’s life sciences enterprises. We support biosciences companies with promising innovations in the following concentrations: Biotechnology Tools, Diagnostics, Healthcare IT, Medical Devices, and Therapeutics.
R.P. Simmons Family Foundation
Established in 1987, the R.P. Simmons Family Foundation primarily supports arts organizations and education in southwestern Pennsylvania. The foundation recently has provided funding to the Pittsburgh Symphony Society, Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Community Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Sewickley Academy, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum Foundation and Pittsburgh Public Theater.