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If you’ve been thinking about starting a business, you shouldn’t miss this March 27 event brought to you by the SBDC at Saint Francis. You’ll learn the first steps to take on your journey to set [...]

Jolee Younkin turned her love for landscaping into a thriving Somerset County business that has continued to grow and expand, thanks to her commitment and work ethic and her dedicated and [...]

JARI President and CEO Linda Thompson recently told the Tribune-Democrat that 45% of startup companies in the area are owned and operated by women. “They are taking control of their destinies,” [...]

Warm weather is approaching and across the Alleghenies, we can look forward to an abundance of markets and festivals featuring local artisans and makers, many of whom are part of the Startup [...]

Contact: Jodie Dello Stritto, jodie@affinityconnection.com; (814) 933-2463     Startup Alleghenies 2023 Review: Nearly 2,000 free counseling hours and a growing e-commerce platform for [...]

As you wrap up your holiday shopping, save this article to start your New Year with a focus on your health and well-being with the help of these Alleghenies-based businesses.

A father-daughter duo is rocking the concrete industry in Cambria County. This team is working side-by-side to grow their business and their bond for one important reason. “I get time freedom and [...]

Opening a New York-style pizza place at 20 years old? No problem, when you have help from local business coaches and mentors. Here’s how Ayden Craine got a jump start with Heritage Pizza.

Nathan Cade learned how to be a handyman from working with his father and then studying building trade. Startup Alleghenies Coach Blake Fleegle helped him turn his skills into a thriving business.

St. Francis SBDC Business Analyst Annette Chunko retired in March after serving in the role for 24 years. Annette has been an integral part of Startup Alleghenies, assisting hundreds of business [...]