The Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation, will be hosting the fourth annual FNB Small Business Development Camp, designed to assist locally owned small businesses in the Pittsburgh area.
Five local businesses will be selected to participate in a six-week training program consisting of educational speakers, workshops and classes providing guidance and insight on how to sustain, scale and advance their business. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from and work directly with executives and experts at FNB, the Penguins and Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI).
As part of the six-week program, industry experts will cover various topics including financial services and resources available to small businesses, pricing models, general marketing, finding and attracting investors for businesses, building and managing a team, and general pitch preparation.
At the end of the program, each business will present a “pitch” to an expert panel of judges, with the top three groups receiving a share of a $50,000 grant towards their operations, and all five companies will receive marketing opportunities with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Last year’s winning business, Street Fries, received $25,000 to further their business endeavors, as well as a variety of marketing assets shown in PPG Paints Arena, on SportsNet Pittsburgh’s broadcasts and on the Penguins Radio Network.
"Winning the Small Business Development Camp is a game-changer for Street Fries Forever. The accelerated training provided by RCI, combined with the incredible support from the Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank, gave us the exact blueprint we needed to scale. This $25,000 grand prize isn't just capital, —it gave us the momentum we needed to take our business to the next level and hire people right here in Pittsburgh." Eric Williams, Owner, Street Fries Forever.
“Our bankers regularly work with entrepreneurs throughout our footprint, guiding growing organizations toward their financial goals and celebrating their successes. The Small Business Development Camp continues to be a natural opportunity for us to work with our dedicated partners, the Penguins and RCI, to share proven expertise with the local business community,” said Vincent Delie, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank.
Local business owners who are interested in participating in the FNB Small Business Development Camp are encouraged to nominate their company here. Submissions will be accepted now through October 2.
Additional details on the overall program, including business eligibility and prizing, can be found here.
