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SUMMARY:Doing Business with PITT
DESCRIPTION:The University of Pittsburgh totaled more than $590 million in local business spend in 2025. Your business could be next. A no-cost informational session for small businesses to learn about gaining contracts with the University of Pittsburgh system. \n \nHear from representatives of the following Pitt departments: Planning\, Design and Construction; Dining Services; Pitt Digital (IT); Athletics; University Stores; Payment Processing\, Strategic Sourcing\, and more! This program will help business owners to: Better understand the overall purchasing process Qualify to become a potential supplier to the University Create awareness to market & sell within the Pitt community \n \nKEYNOTE: Gina Bleck Vice Chancellor for Planning\, Design and Construction University of Pittsburgh ? A forward looking keynote highlighting the University’s Master Plan and its role in driving long-term growth\, sustainability\, and community impact. Learn how upcoming projects and FY26–27 sourcing priorities align to real opportunities for local businesses\, along with how suppliers can align with the Pitt’s planning and procurement roadmap
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/doing-business-with-pitt-05-29-2026/
LOCATION:O’Hara Student Center Ballroom\, 4024 O'Hara St.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213-2604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prime Vendor Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eve%20Wyman":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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SUMMARY:UPMC Essentials for Success Contract-Ready Capital - Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:UPMC Essentials for Success Event \n \nContract-Ready Capital: Financing Healthcare Contracts the Smart Way \n \nTuesday\, May 5th\, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  \n \n@ University Club – Ballroom A\, 123 University Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15213 \n \nReal strategies to help suppliers fund and fulfill large contracts. A no-cost program designed for small and local businesses preparing to work with UPMC and other large buyers. Learn how to evaluate contract feasibility\, manage cash-flow challenges\, and identify the right financing tools to support sustainable growth. \n \nSMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Create new opportunities for your small business with UPMC \n \n  \n \nFEATURED PANEL DISCUSSION \n \nFinancing Options for Contract Readiness \n \nHear directly from banking partners\, SBA experts\, and an angel investor on how businesses can access the capital needed to perform large commercial and healthcare contracts. \n \nTopics will include: \n \n• SBA lending • Contract CapLines & lines of credit • Microlending options • Receivables financing • Key eligibility requirements • Risks and tradeoffs of debt vs. equity financing • When equity investment is appropriate — and when it is not \n \nModerator \n \nDave Pinkosky Business Opportunity Specialist SBA – Pittsburgh District Office \n \nPanelists \n \nHeather Thomas SBA Specialist Huntington Bank \n \nRich Newell Senior Loan Manager Neighborhood Community Development Fund \n \nDave Miller Senior Vice President Enterprise Bank \n \nKelly Collier Entrepreneur in Residence LifeX – Angel Investor \n \nWHAT YOU WILL LEARN \n \nParticipants will gain practical tools to evaluate whether they are financially prepared to accept large contracts\, including opportunities within healthcare systems like UPMC. \n \nTopics include: \n \n• Understanding contract cash-flow timing • Identifying capital gaps before accepting contracts • Evaluating debt financing options such as lines of credit and contract lending • Learning when equity investment may support growth or stabilization • Avoiding financing decisions that erode contract profitability \n \nThe session introduces a contract financial feasibility tool to help businesses model pricing and capital requirements before committing to large contracts. \n \n  \n \nUPMC has a 5-year average annual spend of approximately $310 million with local suppliers (2019-25). That has resulted in UPMC having a community impact of $1.8 billion in small business spending in the past five years!  \n \nNo Cost to you!  Includes Lunch! All Industries Welcome!
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/upmc-essentials-for-success-contract-ready-capital-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:University Club\, 123 University Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prime Vendor Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole%20Hudson":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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SUMMARY:UPMC Essentials for Success - Erie (PA & NY)
DESCRIPTION:Become an Approved UPMC Supplier of Goods & Services! \n \nThursday\, April 16\, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  \n \n@ Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center 930 Peach Street\, North/South Training Rooms\, Erie\, PA 16501 \n \nUPMC Essentials for Success is a no-cost event designed to introduce businesses to the ways in which UPMC does business and provide the tools necessary to do business with large organizations like UPMC. Attendees will learn about the process and receive materials to help improve their overall business acumen
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/upmc-essentials-for-success-erie-pa-ny/
LOCATION:Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center\, 930 Peach Street\, Erie\, PA\, 16501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prime Vendor Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole%20Hudson":MAILTO:SBDC@pitt.edu
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