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We ignite economic growth across western Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh
707 Grant St.,
Suite 1920
Pittsburgh,
PA
15219
Erie
1001 State Street,
Suite 1400
Erie,
PA
16501
Uniontown
2 West Main Street,
Suite 135
Uniontown,
PA
15401
ECGRA and Bridgeway Capital invests $5 million in minority entrepreneurs
YOUR ERIE - It's a groundbreaking investment that will help minority businesses in Erie county shatter glass ceilings. Officials from ECGRA and Bridgeway Capital announced the Erie Inclusive Fund, a $5 million program that wants to elevate minority businesses in our area. This investment will support the expansion of the successful Erie Urban Entrepreneur Program.
Erie Inclusive Fund Launched
ERIE NEWS NOW - TV Segment on Erie Inclusive Fund investing in minority-owned businesses.
Majestic Lane on gentrification. What it is. What it isn’t. And how to avoid it.
NEXT PITTSBURGH - What does that early type of investment look like? 7800 Susquehanna is another example. It was done purposefully to bring in these resources, to bring businesses in and to support local businesses. Bridgeway Capital was very purposeful in making sure local businesses would participate.
$5 million fund will help minority business owners in Erie
ERIE TIMES - ECGRA is contributing $2.5 million to establish the low-interest loan fund that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Pittsburgh-based Bridgeway Capital, a not-for-profit lender that will make 1 percent loans. The loans will be made in Erie County over the next three years with a commitment to invest half in minority-owned businesses.
Bridgeway’s 28th Annual Event
For the past 28 years, Bridgeway Capital has ignited inclusive economic growth across western Pennsylvania. We invite you to celebrate our 28th Anniversary on October 24th at the August Wilson …
Pittsburgh is filled with great places to shop local. Monmade’s community of producers is celebrated in downtown Pittsburgh’s newest concept store, Shop PGandH. Located at 536 Smithfield Street, PG&H offers a collection of handmade and small-batch manufactured home goods from our region’s finest craftspeople and designers, all under one roof. Stop by, shop local, and grab a coffee in house from Redhawk Coffee
Looking for a quiet moment and some fresh inspiration during this busy season? Stop by our Design/Side exhibition Brew House Association gallery where you'll find a collection artful and useful goods from independent designers and artisans living and working in South Pittsburgh. Discover fresh design including home goods, architectural elements, lighting, and jewelry from Monmade producers: Building Bytes/Coded Clay, Maia Leppo, Worker Bird, Vessel Studio Glass. For more information and gallery hours visit monmade.org/designside (📸: Jason Snyder Photographer/Pittsburgh Tintype Studio)
Fashion week, Larrimor's and #smallbusiness opportunities with Google and Facebook was not where Nisha Blackwell thought her sewing career would take her. According to the #Homewood business owner, she wasn’t sure how to turn on her sewing machine at first. Check out how the entrepreneur became the founder of Knotzland Bowties and how she’s taking lessons learned to empower others and work with Monmade & Bridgeway's Craft Business Accelerator.
Homewood Native Nisha Blackwell Ties Entrepreneurship And Sustainability With A Bow
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Philadelphia fashion week, demand at Larrimor’s and a spot on Facebook’s small business council might not have been where Nisha Blackwell thought herCeleste Phillips turned $50 into #smallbusiness Big LuLu's Trucking business with Bridgeway and WellsFargo.
Turning $50 into a small business owner’s dream come true
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When Celeste Phillips wanted to start her business, she turned to Bridgeway Capital, which provided her with funding and resources, thanks to Wells Fargo.
Fashion week, @larrimorspgh & #smallbusiness opportunities w/ @Google & @facebook wasn't where Nisha thought her sewing career would go. She wasn’t sure how to work her sewing machine at first. See how she founded @Knotzland & empowers others. @monmadepgh https://t.co/eOodSQoEgl
Read how investments in Erie are adding up. ECGRA has contributed $2.5 million for the Erie Inclusive Fund matched by Bridgeway. These developments are further signs that Erie is open for business. Contact us to discuss funding your project from concept to completion. #IgniteErie
#InTheSpotlight: BreAnna Liberto leapt from dance student to studio owner with some #smallbiz lessons from @ClarionSBDC and a #loan from @Bridgeway_Cap earning her the spotlight as our 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Nominate today by tapping here:: https://t.co/fevIksB5Mf
Celeste Phillips turned $50 into #smallbusiness Big LuLu's Trucking business. @Bridgeway_Cap @WellsFargo https://t.co/nqOYHj1diE