Check Out the Available Resources Below
Would you like to increase the capacity of your small business? Are you trying to take advantage of available resources that cater to your needs?
You're in the right place! See below for information on:
You're in the right place! See below for information on:
- Becoming Union Signatory
- Access to Capital
- Bid Package Assistance
- M/WBE Certification
- Joint Ventures
- Legal Advice
Becoming Union Signatory
Introduction to Union Signatories (Presented by Riverside Center for Innovation)
In April of 2021, the Riverside Center for Innovation held 2 workshops providing information on what you should know if you are interested in becoming a union signatory contractor. Check out the video below to watch both classes.
Learn more about the Riverside Center for Innovation by visiting their website
Learn more about the Riverside Center for Innovation by visiting their website
Information Sessions with Union Trades - Bidding on the FNB Financial Center
PJ Dick, the contractor for the first development project, the FNB Financial Center, is signatory to the following trades: In order for non-union companies in these fields to be awarded the contract for the project, they will need to first sign a project agreement specific to the union trade they fall under. Information sessions specific for each trade and each project agreement were held in June. To watch the recorded session and review the documents provided, click on the trade you are interested in learning more about.
Access to Capital
Avenue of Hope - Small Contractor Line of Credit Program
The URA recently launched their Small Contractor Line of Credit Program. See below to read more about the program.
For more information, you can visit the URA's website, email Lynette Morris lmorris@ura.org or call 412-255-6622
For more information, you can visit the URA's website, email Lynette Morris lmorris@ura.org or call 412-255-6622
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Lines of Credit through the Diversity Business Resource Center (DBRC)
Members of Riverside Center for Innovation's DBRC Program are eligible to participate in credit programs through Dollar Bank and the Hill District Federal Credit Union. Credit lines range between $10-$50k
For more information about the DBRC Program and all the benefits that come with signing up, check out RCI's website
For more information about the credit programs available, please reach out to Judy McNeil jm@riversidecenterforinnovation.com or call 412-322-3272
For more information about the DBRC Program and all the benefits that come with signing up, check out RCI's website
For more information about the credit programs available, please reach out to Judy McNeil jm@riversidecenterforinnovation.com or call 412-322-3272
Bid Package Assistance
Bid Package Assistance by PJ Dick at the First Source Center
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PJ Dick's Theresa Giacomino will be available every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to provide bid package assistance to contractors bidding on the FNB Financial Center. Stop by the First Source Center located in the historic Hill House. No registration is needed. 1835 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 10:30am-3pm Learn more about what's happening at the First Source Center by checking out the First Source Center web page |
Virtual Office Hours - Bid Package Assistance
Can't make it to the First Source Center? Join BPG's Matt Corace online every Wednesday from June 30th - Aug 4th at 9:00 AM for bidding assistance. Registration required.
August 4th - Register Now
August 4th - Register Now
M/WBE Certification
Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program (PAUCP)
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The Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program offers a free application for DBE (disadvantaged business enterprise) certification.
DBEs must be owned by socially disadvantaged individuals. Members of the following groups are presumed to be socially disadvantaged:
Learn more about the certification process and who you can reach to for assistance by visiting the PAUCP webpage |
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Joint Ventures
Joint Venture Teaming Up for Better Opportunities (presented by Riverside Center for Innovation)
In May of 2021, the Riverside Center for Innovation held a workshops providing information on what you should know if you are interested in joint venturing. Check out the video below to watch the presentation.
Learn more about the Riverside Center for Innovation by visiting their website
Learn more about the Riverside Center for Innovation by visiting their website
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Thinking of teaming up with another company bidding on the construction of the FNB Financial Center?
Check out our Construction & Bidding Page to see the updated list of companies that plan to bid. Happy Networking! |
Legal Advice
Take Advantage of Free Legal Advice by Becoming a DBRC Member
Riverside Center for Innovation has partnered with Reed Smith LLP, a global law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 26 offices, to provide pro bono legal representation to select community based businesses since 2013.
In order to comply with the Reed Smith firm-wide pro bono policy, the businesses referred must comply with each of the following three criteria:
Learn more about becoming a DBRC Member
Learn more about the legal services offered
In order to comply with the Reed Smith firm-wide pro bono policy, the businesses referred must comply with each of the following three criteria:
- The business is owned or operated by low-income individual(s);
- Neither the entity nor its equity owners could otherwise afford legal services
- The business will primarily serve low income customers or will operate in an economically disadvantaged area.
Learn more about becoming a DBRC Member
Learn more about the legal services offered
