One idea of entrepreneurial success is the person with a vision who introduces a new product or service and achieves fame and prosperity. Another, and more practical approach, is simply to listen and watch for opportunities in your own business environment. At CME Websites {Code Media Essentials}, our company growth has been fueled far more by “paying attention” than by innovative brilliance. CME actually began life as
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Credit Unions are financial institutions owned and controlled by the union’s members. More of a populist way to do your banking, it’s no wonder credit unions appeal to Pittsburghers’ working-class, do-it-yourself sensibilities. The Pittsburgh area is home to numerous credit unions, some have exclusive memberships and others more open. The following is a list of many of the area’s largest credit unions. Allegent Community Federal
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Men and women who were born to be entrepreneurs start businesses in our area every day. Some folks have the entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA. Others develop this spirit by examining their options and deciding that being the boss makes sense. And still more find themselves with a talent or craft that they attempt to monetize. All three groups produce both successful businesses and business
Read the Full Article →We’ve all heard the saying “use it or lose it.” It’s most often applied to physical health and exercise, but that saying is also apt when it comes to a community’s health and the exercising of rights, particularly the right to free speech. Pittsburgh Community Television’s mission is to encourage the residents of the city of Pittsburgh and local nonprofit organizations to exercise their right
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Whether by choice or from necessity, more seniors are working in their retirement years. According to CareerBuilder’s 2015 annual retirement survey, “54 percent of senior workers (age 60+) say they’ll work after retiring from their current career, up from 45 percent last year. Of this group, 81 percent say they’ll most likely work part-time, while 19 percent plan to continue working full-time. Customer service, retail
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The places where we work change with time. In centuries past, the workplace was primarily the home or farm. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, workers moved into factories, and as the shift moved to administration and service-based economies, much of the workforce flocked into office towers where mazes of cubicles flourished. Transitions such as these are often times subtle. Today, where we work
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What do transparent tape, fishing lures, surf boards, and antihistamines all have in common? They are just some of the 6,000 or more products made from oil and natural gas. When most people hear the words oil and natural gas, they think of the fuel that powers their car or keeps their home warm. That’s a correct if limited idea. Our modern life depends on
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We all know what a game changer the Marcellus Shale play has been for our local economy. What you may not know is that the oil and gas industry may also be the golden ticket for financial independence and career satisfaction for women. Presently, and in the coming decades, the American Petroleum Institute sees vast employment opportunities for women: well-paying, life-long careers. API recently conducted
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All banks deal in numbers, but it’s the great banks that don’t treat their customers like one. While everyone is familiar with the mega-banks in the area, you may not know about some of the smaller banking institutions, which have roots right in your own backyard. The following is a list of local banks with local ownership. Allegheny Valley Bank of Pittsburgh Founded in 1900
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My buildings will be my legacy… they will speak for me long after I’m gone. ~ Julia Morgan Pittsburgh’s iconic skyline is as distinct as a human face. Our cityscape features an eclectic mix of historic, functional, and state-of-the-art buildings and bridges that have been erected over many decades. But who are the masters responsible for creating this skyline, what amounts to Pittsburgh’s face? They are
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