First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of the Pittsburgh Penguins and FNB Corporation, worm return, Pyramid PGH | Marketing and Advertising and Hernandez Heating and Cooling LLC As a Pittsburgh-based small business that won the FNB Small Business Development Camp. The award winners were announced today by Penguins President of Business Operations Kevin Acklin.
At the end of the six-week development camp, each of the five participating companies presented a proposal to a panel of expert judges, with the top three groups receiving a portion of the $50,000 grant for their operations; Everything will be subject to marketing. Opportunity with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Finalists will leverage the business learnings gained in the program and, with the help of potential capital and marketing assets, effectively grow their business to $2 million in annual revenue by 2025. They were required to present their method to the judges. They were judged on their strategic approach to business planning and the overall impact their growth will have on the community.
worm returnThe recipient of a $25,000 grant is a women-owned, socially responsible organic material diversion company that provides composting services to the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and beyond. The company aims to educate the public about food repurposing and keep food debris out of landfills, creating nutritious soil amendments and valuable microbial life.
Pyramid PGH | Marketing and AdvertisingRecipient of the $15,000 grant is a local marketing and advertising firm whose mission is to provide quality services tailored to the strategic communications, project management, and brand development needs of its clients. Founded in 2015, the company leverages digital media, graphic design, and branding to transform the way brands and customers communicate and improve business.
hernandez heating and coolingThe company, which received a $10,000 grant, has more than 20 years of experience in the HVAC industry. When owner Wernier Hernandez moved to Pittsburgh from Puerto Rico, he aimed to provide quality work and a high standard of service to his customers.
Two other participating businesses, Two Ugly Mugs Salsa and Leon’s Caribbean Restaurant, will receive marketing assets at Penguins games throughout the remainder of the 2023-24 season to increase brand awareness in the region.
Judges invited five Pittsburgh-based small businesses to participate in a six-week training program consisting of educational speakers, workshops, and classes that provide guidance and insight on sustaining, expanding, and developing a business. Selected. Participants had the opportunity to learn from and work directly with executives and experts from FNB, the Penguins, and the Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI).
As part of the six-week program, industry experts will discuss the financial services and resources available to small businesses, pricing models, general marketing, finding and attracting investors for your company, building and managing your team, and general We covered a variety of topics, including preparing for a successful pitch.
Click here to learn more about the entire program, including business qualifications and prizes.
