Start a Business on the South Side

Planning to start a new business on the South Side? Use this section of our website to connect to resources. The Business Improvements section also includes details on historic guidelines and requirements as well as financial and other resources that may be available to you.

For further assistance, contact South Side Local Development Company at (412) 481-0651.

Have a Plan

The following resources can help develop your business plan.

University of Pittsburgh - Small Business Development Center
First Floor, Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Attn: Catherine Meyer
(412) 648-1546

Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center
Duquesne University
108 Rockwell Hall
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
(412) 396-6233
duqsbdc@duq.edu

Small Business Administration (SBA)
Pittsburgh District Office
Federal Building - Room 1128
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 395-6560

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Business Department
414 Wood Street, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mon - Thu: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SCORE - Pittsburgh Chapter
Phone: (412) 395-6560 ext. 130
www.scorepittsburgh.com