Babst Calland is a law firm with a reputation for delivering the highest level of client service. Our philosophy is simple. As an integrated group of more than 140 attorneys, we work as a team, not as a group of sole practitioners.

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a full-service law firm with nearly 530 attorneys and government relations professionals practicing throughout the United States, with offices in 19 cities in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. We have been providing practical, value-added guidance to capital providers for more than three decades. Sound judgment, deep knowledge and a keen sense of business make us the firm of choice for national, regional and local capital providers and their portfolio companies.

Clark Hill is an entrepreneurial, full service law firm that provides business legal services, government & public affairs, and personal legal services. Clark Hill has more than 300 attorneys and professionals in twelve offices throughout the country representing a diverse array of clients - from individuals and new entities to Fortune 500 corporations.

CLA delivers integrated wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services to help clients succeed professionally and personally. Grounded in public accounting, our broad professional services allow us to serve clients more completely and offer our people diverse career opportunities.

Business from a higher perspective is a way of thinking at the Palumbo Donahue School of Business that goes beyond the trends in the latest business news. It's a vision of ethical leadership and professionalism that began with the school's founding in 1913. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) has accredited the Palumbo Donahue School of Business since 1962, a coveted endorsement claimed by less than five percent of business schools worldwide. Duquesne is also ranked among the best in the nation by Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and Bloomberg Businessweek.

The Innovation Collaborative is the result of countless volunteer hours from community leaders who recognize that entrepreneurship is essential to Erie’s economic development. These leaders worked with Jumpstart to develop a strategy to cultivate Erie’s emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Next Act Fund, LLC provides an opportunity for women to be involved in the angel investment community with other like-minded women. As a part of Next Act, you will get a seat at the table where the economic growth of our region is decided, and at the same time heighten the impact of women-owned/led businesses. As we together create opportunities and jobs for others, we will also grow our personal wealth.

The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (PLSG) invests in and supports the growth of life sciences companies in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania. PLSG focuses on companies with promising innovations in biotech tools, diagnostics, healthcare IT, medical devices and therapeutics.

Our clients expect and deserve outstanding legal service that is delivered efficiently and without unnecessary costs. We believe that is the essence of value, and it forms the core of our culture. At Porter Wright, every day we focus on combining excellence and effectiveness in the legal services we provide to our clients.

Truefit helps our clients create new software products that people love. Our practical approach integrates human-centered design, agile methodologies, and lean business principles to minimize the risks inherent in new product development. Our skilled teams provide the research, design, and software engineering expertise to define winning product strategies, acquire deep understanding of users, and craft elegant product solutions. We serve global enterprise leaders and emerging startups alike, helping them bring innovations to the market quickly and confidently.

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. Pitt people have defeated polio, unlocked the secrets of DNA, lead the world in organ transplantation, and pioneered TV and heavier-than-air flight, among numerous other accomplishments.