The Hill CDC currently offers the following programs. Also, visit our Services section to learn how we serve the Hill District of Pittsburgh PA.
Programs & Initiatives
Beauty Works
BeautyWorks is a 12-week business leadership development program designed to provide core business development programming for small business owners seeking to develop deeper professional and personal competencies. BeautyWorks is comprised of a small cohort focused on beauty based businesses, developing leadership skills, and the importance of ... Read More
BizLab
Growing a business is a challenge in today’s tough economy. Now, more than ever, it is important to take advantage of available resources. The Hill CDC is here to make it easier to access the resources that a growing business needs. The Hill CDC, in collaboration with community partners, such as Urban Innovation21, local ... Read More
BLAST
The Business Leadership and Social Transformation (BLAST) program is a 12-week business leadership development program designed to provide core business development programming for small business owners seeking to develop deeper professional and personal competencies. The BLAST program is comprised of a small cohort (7 to 10 business owners) ... Read More
HDRising
Pipelining businesses for the Hill District's commercial corridor. Where culture, community, commerce, and innovation converge. About the Initiative The Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) is excited to announce our newest initiative, HD Rising, which has been created to assist businesses and entrepreneurs in ... Read More
Hill Builds
The Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) is pleased to announce the second cohort of Hill Builds, an accelerator program for MWDBE contractors in the construction trades. Hill Builds was first launched in 2018. This program is in partnership with Paramount Pursuits and Riverside Center for Innovation. This year, the Hill ... Read More
Hill District 100
If you are interested in purchasing a home in the Hill and would like to be added to the Hill District 100 Membership List to receive email updates about homeownership workshops, property listings, and other homeownership opportunities in the Hill, please subscribe to our email list: Subscribe Today About the Hill District 100 Initiative ... Read More
Hill Tech Society
Hill Tech Society Hill Tech Society is the latest initiative at the Hill CDC with the goal of building a vibrant technological, innovation, and business community in the Hill District. The first program of the initiative will focus on bridging the digital divide for small business owners and entrepreneurs and working with ... Read More
HillWorks
Hill Works is a Hill CDC initiative in the Hill District neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh, designed to activate empty storefronts and vacant space. The initiative makes no- and low-cost temporary space, training, and technical assistance available to artists, creative entrepreneurs, organizations, and community groups in order to nurture ... Read More
Hill’s Kitchen
Hill’s Kitchen is designed to meet the community need for more retail and food-based businesses and will build a corps of entrepreneurs ready to take advantage of the opportunities offered by redevelopment in the Hill District. In addition to an existing, available restaurant space, there will be a broad range of food spaces introduced to ... Read More
MBE Maximization
About In 2019, the Hill CDC launched our MBE Maximization Initiative with two information and recruitment sessions hosted in November and December of 2019 to recruit and promote minority and women-owned business (MBE/MWBE) enterprises, as well as Section 3-qualified businesses to participate in the upcoming construction of the ... Read More
Nafasi
4th Annual Nafasi Art Market Happening August 17th Join us as a vendor for the 4th Annual Nafasi Art Market, celebrating the rich cultural legacy and creativity of our neighborhood. Calling all talented creators and entrepreneurs in our vibrant community! Are you passionate about showcasing your unique artistry and ... Read More
One-on-One Business Support
The Hill CDC BizU provides technical support to entrepreneurs to help with business planning and support. Technical experts from Chatham University's Women's Business Center, University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, and Allegheny County's MW/DBE liaison host office hours at the Hill CDC. The Hill CDC serves as the ... Read More