Kiva Pittsburgh

Helping Pittsburgh entrepreneurs to access capital and Pittsburghers to support small businesses via @Kiva micro-loans through @RCIPittsburgh

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Cool event PLUS catering from @kiva_us borrower Chef Justin Dix! #1403entcatering

[Draft Pgh @draftpgh]

Looking to spark creativity and innovation in your career? Join us at our Idea Exchange event!

Meet like-minded professionals, learn from industry experts, and exchange valuable insights to advance your ideas and accelerate growth.

#startup #entrepreneurs #creativity
#growth

[Duquesne University SBDC @DuquesneSBDC]

If you're not quite sure if entrepreneurship is for you, we can help with that! 🤔 Our pre-venture client had her initial consultation last week, and she has already started researching her options! Request consulting today https://t.co/js78n3q5X4 #ThriveWithDuqSBDC #Pittsburgh

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

"I lend to other businesses because I know the struggles of needing just a certain amount of funding in order for more opportunities to open up. So, I give so that the next small business may have #endlessopportunities!"
~ Marcus, Revive Heating & Cooling

@Kiva @RCIPittsburgh

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

@thickbutfitcrew helps women thru health coaching, personal & circuit training, exercise classes, and wellness clinics. Diana is crowdfunding a @Kiva loan endorsed by @Paramount_Coop to hire more staff to expand hours and increase membership.
More at https://t.co/hw8ii21BhK

[kiva.org @Kiva]

Solidarity feels good.

Lend to Women entrepreneurs on Kiva at: https://t.co/tw2NJpShkt

[Joyce Gannon @joyce_gannon]

My latest piece for @NEXTpittsburgh: How @KivaPgh is trying to generate #microloans for local #SmallBusinesses from Pittsburgh lenders. “It was such a humbling experience to see how much people believe in what I’m doing." https://t.co/ZpxI6LtXQR via @shareaholic

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Karyn sells creative #Pittsburgh and punny designs on clothing & accessories at pop-up markets and online. Now she's #crowdfunding a @Kiva loan so her #smallbusiness @InclinedDesigns can open a mobile boutique!
Learn more and consider lending at https://t.co/BlCQfuxgPN
#shoplocal

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

You have a product and you're up and running, but how do you get to the next level? @Ascenderpgh's incubator includes coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, & more. Deadline is Monday @ 11:59pm!
Application, tips, & links to meet w/their staff at: https://t.co/QyMnCqu10G

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Could your business's online presence use a boost? Are you a Black or Brown business owner interested in purchasing property? Check out @nhbdalliespgh's Get Online & Grow Online Program (GOGO) and Centralized Real Estate Accelerator at https://t.co/fX9SnX2SFo

#Kiva2Million

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

@kiva #smallbiz loans are very different than other loans. Watch 6 Kiva borrowers share what surprised them most.

In video:
CobblerWorld Baked Goods @cobblerworld
JB Cleaning Service
Worm Return @wormreturn
Kabeyia & Kompany @kabeyia
B & R Plumbing
Sprezzatura @sprezzaturapgh

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Small businesses are vital to communities, the economy, their customers, and more. One way to support businesses is by lending to them on Kiva! Join the “Lend Local Pittsburgh” Kiva lending team to find out about Pittsburgh businesses crowdfunding on Kiva: https://t.co/uIxbW6X4To

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

We’re proud to help Kabeyia as she expands @kabeyia & Kompany and to feature her in our #Kiva2Million celebration! Kabeyia is crowdfunding her 2nd @Kiva loan to purchase equipment & software for new employees! Learn more at https://t.co/4w2j9s29AT #Pittsburgh #crowdfunding

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

This time of yr, everyone is thinking about #taxes, especially @H2RCPA a #Kiva2Million sponsor! A local accounting & business advisory firm, H2R also supports #smallbiz through instruction in RCI's BizFIT + free tax guides & resources at https://t.co/Wz5734FkX0. #TaxPocketGuide

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

In this video, 6 business owners explain why they chose Kiva. Find out if a @Kiva loan could be a good fit for your business at our Kiva Small Business Loan info session Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6 PM. Register: https://t.co/e8R70RvvwX

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Have you heard of @invest_pgh yet? They're a new lender serving Pittsburgh businesses and a sponsor of our #Kiva2Million campaign!
Like Kiva, Invest PGH offers microloans, but also larger sizes and specialized loans for child care businesses! Learn more: https://t.co/PUUD92S6GN

[Duquesne University SBDC @DuquesneSBDC]

Taxes are overwhelming whether you are a startup or an existing business. It's important to be aware of the #deductions and new deadlines. Join us on March 8th and stay ahead of your #taxes! https://t.co/A5PCRQdQSR #pasbdc #pittsburgh

[Technical.ly PGH @technicallyPGH]

Want to get a jump start on your business idea? Apply for these Pittsburgh accelerator and incubation programs for the spring. https://t.co/P5vb5ftxbN

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

Stay tuned as we add more from these business owners over the coming days!

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

In honor of our #Kiva2Million milestone, we’re featuring 6 awesome entrepreneurs crowdfunding their 2nd @Kiva loans in Feb. Hear how they spent their 1st Kiva loan in this video by @jaywhitedigital & thanks to sponsors @Allegheny_Co EconDev @H2RCPA @invest_pgh @nhbdalliespgh

[Kiva Pittsburgh @KivaPgh]

We're excited to help B&R Plumbing crowdfund a 2nd @Kiva loan and feature him in our #Kiva2Million celebration!

Brandon plans to use his 2nd Kiva loan to purchase a dump trailer to haul debris & his mini-excavator! Learn more and consider lending $25 at https://t.co/vOgZKyMyWu