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π£ September Small Business Hours Are Here!
Hill District entrepreneurs and small business owners, our monthly Small Business Hours are back for September! Whether youβre just getting started or looking to grow an established business, connect one-on-one with local experts who can help you take your next step.
Throughout the month, get support with business operations, financial management, and more.
π
September sessions begin Tuesday, September 8
π Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC | 2015β2017 Centre Avenue
β° Half-hour, one-on-one sessions
Our September partners include the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion, Chatham University Womenβs Business Center, and Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
π Reserve your session at hilldistrict.org/booknow
π£ September Small Business Hours Are Here!
Hill District entrepreneurs and small business owners, our monthly Small Business Hours are back for September! Whether youβre just getting started or looking to grow an established business, connect one-on-one with local experts who can help you take your next step.
Throughout the month, get support with business operations, financial management, and more.
π
September sessions begin Tuesday, September 8
π Biz U Center @ the Hill CDC | 2015β2017 Centre Avenue
β° Half-hour, one-on-one sessions
Our September partners include the Neighborhood Community Development Fund, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion, Chatham University Womenβs Business Center, and Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
π Reserve your session at hilldistrict.org/booknow
πΏ Weβre Taking a Short Break!
The Hill CDC team will be out of the office from August 31 through September 7.
Our team works hard year-round to serve the Hill District, and weβre taking some much-needed time to refresh so we can return ready to keep the work moving forward. π
Thank you for your continued support of the Hill CDC and the work we do throughout the neighborhood. We truly appreciate our residents, partners, and supporters who help make it all possible.
Weβll be back in full effect next week, refreshed and ready to go! β¨
πΏ Weβre Taking a Short Break!
The Hill CDC team will be out of the office from August 31 through September 7.
Our team works hard year-round to serve the Hill District, and weβre taking some much-needed time to refresh so we can return ready to keep the work moving forward. π
Thank you for your continued support of the Hill CDC and the work we do throughout the neighborhood. We truly appreciate our residents, partners, and supporters who help make it all possible.
Weβll be back in full effect next week, refreshed and ready to go! β¨
π₯ September Community Food Distribution! π₯¬
Our monthly Community Food Distribution is back this September! Hill District residents are invited to join us at Nafasi on Centre for FREE food distribution.
π
Friday, September 11
β° 11:00 AM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave.
Food will be distributed first come, first served, so we encourage neighbors to arrive early. Please remember to bring your own tote bag or carry box to take your items home.
Help us spread the word and share this post with a neighbor! π
π₯ September Community Food Distribution! π₯¬
Our monthly Community Food Distribution is back this September! Hill District residents are invited to join us at Nafasi on Centre for FREE food distribution.
π
Friday, September 11
β° 11:00 AM
π Nafasi on Centre | 2145 Centre Ave.
Food will be distributed first come, first served, so we encourage neighbors to arrive early. Please remember to bring your own tote bag or carry box to take your items home.
Help us spread the word and share this post with a neighbor! π
π£ Hill District residents, join us for Dinner, Development & Dialogue!
The Hill Community Development Corporation invites you to our next Hill District Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at the Blakey Center. Come hear the latest updates on development projects and initiatives happening throughout the neighborhood, ask questions, share your voice, and connect with fellow residents.
π Blakey Center | 1908 Wylie Avenue
π½οΈ Doors Open & Dinner | 5:30 PM
π£οΈ Meeting Begins | 6:00 PM
π± Canβt make it in person? Join us LIVE on Facebook!
π Your Community. Your Voice. Get Connected.
Register today at hilldistrict.org/register.
π£ Hill District residents, join us for Dinner, Development & Dialogue!
The Hill Community Development Corporation invites you to our next Hill District Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at the Blakey Center. Come hear the latest updates on development projects and initiatives happening throughout the neighborhood, ask questions, share your voice, and connect with fellow residents.
π Blakey Center | 1908 Wylie Avenue
π½οΈ Doors Open & Dinner | 5:30 PM
π£οΈ Meeting Begins | 6:00 PM
π± Canβt make it in person? Join us LIVE on Facebook!
π Your Community. Your Voice. Get Connected.
Register today at hilldistrict.org/register.
β¨ Investing in Hill District storefronts!
Weβre excited to share that several Hill District businesses and organizations have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Commercial FaΓ§ade Grant Program!
Congratulations to:
π¬ Hill House
π¬ Freedom Unlimited Inc.
π¬ Hill CDC Office Building
π¬ New Granada Theatre
π¬ CommonXConnection
π¬ Sylviaβs Market and Deli
π¬ Big Tomβs Barbershop
π¬ Morgan Lee Arts Centre
Grant funding will support improvements such as lighting, signage, windows, doors, brickwork, painting, and sidewalk activation, helping strengthen storefronts and commercial corridors throughout the Hill District.
Thank you to the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for investing in Hill District businesses, organizations, and properties! π
For a full list of recipients, click here: https://ow.ly/JM0y50ZEP4C
β¨ Investing in Hill District storefronts!
Weβre excited to share that several Hill District businesses and organizations have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Commercial FaΓ§ade Grant Program!
Congratulations to:
π¬ Hill House
π¬ Freedom Unlimited Inc.
π¬ Hill CDC Office Building
π¬ New Granada Theatre
π¬ CommonXConnection
π¬ Sylviaβs Market and Deli
π¬ Big Tomβs Barbershop
π¬ Morgan Lee Arts Centre
Grant funding will support improvements such as lighting, signage, windows, doors, brickwork, painting, and sidewalk activation, helping strengthen storefronts and commercial corridors throughout the Hill District.
Thank you to the City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh for investing in Hill District businesses, organizations, and properties! π
For a full list of recipients, click here: https://ow.ly/JM0y50ZEP4C
ποΈ Your Hill District Weekend Round Up is here! Hereβs whatβs making headlines:
π New Granada restoration earns Pitt spotlight
π¬ Hill District storefronts receive new investments
πΊ Sharon Epperson marks 30 years at CNBC
π§Ή Operation Clean hits Centre Avenue
π Hill District family history takes the stage
π PRT seeks public feedback on proposed bus line changes
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/12f4cad78183/weekendroundup-8-22-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
ποΈ Your Hill District Weekend Round Up is here! Hereβs whatβs making headlines:
π New Granada restoration earns Pitt spotlight
π¬ Hill District storefronts receive new investments
πΊ Sharon Epperson marks 30 years at CNBC
π§Ή Operation Clean hits Centre Avenue
π Hill District family history takes the stage
π PRT seeks public feedback on proposed bus line changes
π¬ Read the latest edition and stay connected to what`s happening in the Hill. Click here: https://mailchi.mp/12f4cad78183/weekendroundup-8-22-2026
π©πΎβπ» Sign up for the Hill District Weekend Roundup here: https://www.hilldistrict.org/signup/
π TODAY! FIRST EMMANUEL COMMUNITY DAY! π
Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, music, food, and community connection! β€οΈπππ
π
Today β Saturday, August 22
β° 12:00β4:00 PM
π First Emmanuel Church Parking Lot
671 Bryn Mawr Road
Thereβs something for everyoneβincluding:
πΏ Food & refreshments
πΆ Music & entertainment
π― Games & activities
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family fun
π FREE haircuts for kids & teens
π€πΎ Community resources
π Giveaways
β¦and MORE!
β¨ Everyone is welcome! Come out, connect with your neighbors, and help build a stronger community together.
β€οΈ See you there!
π TODAY! FIRST EMMANUEL COMMUNITY DAY! π
Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy an afternoon of fun, fellowship, music, food, and community connection! β€οΈπππ
π
Today β Saturday, August 22
β° 12:00β4:00 PM
π First Emmanuel Church Parking Lot
671 Bryn Mawr Road
Thereβs something for everyoneβincluding:
πΏ Food & refreshments
πΆ Music & entertainment
π― Games & activities
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family fun
π FREE haircuts for kids & teens
π€πΎ Community resources
π Giveaways
β¦and MORE!
β¨ Everyone is welcome! Come out, connect with your neighbors, and help build a stronger community together.
β€οΈ See you there!
