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13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Uses All-Natural Ingredients to Create Lip Balm

Jun 10, 2016
2 min

13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Uses All-Natural Ingredients to Create Lip Balm

A’Niyah Dixon, 13, from Manchester Academic Charter School in Pittsburgh, PA, is one of this year’s competitors in the i.Invest Competition. With her business, Winter’s Heart, A’Niyah hopes to put an end to chapped lips once and for all. Tell us a little about your business. Winter’s Heart is a bubble gum lip balm that A’Niyah plans on marketing to both females and males. Unlike other lip balms on the market, A’Niyah crafts her products with safe ingredients including food dy

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13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Uses All-Natural Ingredients to Create Lip Balm

Jun 10, 2016
2 min

13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Uses All-Natural Ingredients to Create Lip Balm

A’Niyah Dixon, 13, from Manchester Academic Charter School in Pittsburgh, PA, is one of this year’s competitors in the i.Invest Competition. With her business, Winter’s Heart, A’Niyah hopes to put an end to chapped lips once and for all. Tell us a little about your business. Winter’s Heart is a bubble gum lip balm that A’Niyah plans on marketing to both females and males. Unlike other lip balms on the market, A’Niyah crafts her products with safe ingredients including food dy

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13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Hopes to Beautify Your Garden, One Pot at a Time

Jun 9, 2016
2 min

13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Hopes to Beautify Your Garden, One Pot at a Time

Andre Rhone, 13, from West Mifflin Middle School in West Mifflin, PA, is one of this year’s competitors in the i.Invest Competition. Andre has always thought of himself as a creative person, and with his new business, Andre’s Plants, he finally gets to put these skills to good use. Tell us a little about your business. Andre created a decorative pot business so people in his community can display their potted plants or flowers in a beautiful setting. He uses items from around

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13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Hopes to Beautify Your Garden, One Pot at a Time

Jun 9, 2016
2 min

13-Year-Old Pittsburgh Youth Entrepreneur Hopes to Beautify Your Garden, One Pot at a Time

Andre Rhone, 13, from West Mifflin Middle School in West Mifflin, PA, is one of this year’s competitors in the i.Invest Competition. Andre has always thought of himself as a creative person, and with his new business, Andre’s Plants, he finally gets to put these skills to good use. Tell us a little about your business. Andre created a decorative pot business so people in his community can display their potted plants or flowers in a beautiful setting. He uses items from around

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Johns Hopkins Engineering Students Develop Virtual Hand, Wrist Physical Therapy Software

Jun 1, 2016
2 min

Johns Hopkins Engineering Students Develop Virtual Hand, Wrist Physical Therapy Software

Group photo (from left to right): Adam Polevoy, Parth Singh, Rahul Yerrabelli, Himanshu Dashora. Single photo: Benjamin Pikus Rahul Yerrabelli, 18, Benjamin Pikus, 18, Himanshu Dashora, 18, Parth Singh, 19, and Adam Polevoy,19, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, are one of the teams participating in this year’s i.Invest Competition. Each of these young men are studying Biomedical Engineering, and were eager to solve one of the many issues facing the medical commu

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Johns Hopkins Engineering Students Develop Virtual Hand, Wrist Physical Therapy Software

Jun 1, 2016
2 min

Johns Hopkins Engineering Students Develop Virtual Hand, Wrist Physical Therapy Software

Group photo (from left to right): Adam Polevoy, Parth Singh, Rahul Yerrabelli, Himanshu Dashora. Single photo: Benjamin Pikus Rahul Yerrabelli, 18, Benjamin Pikus, 18, Himanshu Dashora, 18, Parth Singh, 19, and Adam Polevoy,19, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, are one of the teams participating in this year’s i.Invest Competition. Each of these young men are studying Biomedical Engineering, and were eager to solve one of the many issues facing the medical commu

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15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Creates Survival Bracelets that offer Fashion + Functionality

May 17, 2016
2 min

15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Creates Survival Bracelets that offer Fashion + Functionality

i.Invest Competition. Although she can’t legally drive a car on her own yet, she has already created a business, Hopes for the Best, that reminds customers to stay positive and be prepared for any situation. Tell us a little about your business. At first glance, these bracelets may seem to be just decorative, beautiful designs. However, there is much more to these bracelets than meets the eye. Each design is made from a special material called para cord 550 that can safely ho

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15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Creates Survival Bracelets that offer Fashion + Functionality

May 17, 2016
2 min

15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Creates Survival Bracelets that offer Fashion + Functionality

i.Invest Competition. Although she can’t legally drive a car on her own yet, she has already created a business, Hopes for the Best, that reminds customers to stay positive and be prepared for any situation. Tell us a little about your business. At first glance, these bracelets may seem to be just decorative, beautiful designs. However, there is much more to these bracelets than meets the eye. Each design is made from a special material called para cord 550 that can safely ho

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Help Sarah Heinz House Charity earn up to $20,000 to support Pittsburgh-area kids

Jan 12, 2016
1 min

Help Sarah Heinz House Charity earn up to $20,000 to support Pittsburgh-area kids

Sarah Heinz House, a Boys and Girls Club in the Greater Pittsburgh-area, has been selected to participate in Rite Aid’s KidCents Program to benefit nonprofit kid-focused organizations. In order to maximize their participation and to earn a grant ranging from $5,000 -$20,000, we are asking our friends and supporters to help Sarah Heinz House reach their goal of registering 300 new Wellness+ with Plenti members by January 31. Just for registering we can earn money to help kids

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Help Sarah Heinz House Charity earn up to $20,000 to support Pittsburgh-area kids

Jan 12, 2016
1 min

Help Sarah Heinz House Charity earn up to $20,000 to support Pittsburgh-area kids

Sarah Heinz House, a Boys and Girls Club in the Greater Pittsburgh-area, has been selected to participate in Rite Aid’s KidCents Program to benefit nonprofit kid-focused organizations. In order to maximize their participation and to earn a grant ranging from $5,000 -$20,000, we are asking our friends and supporters to help Sarah Heinz House reach their goal of registering 300 new Wellness+ with Plenti members by January 31. Just for registering we can earn money to help kids

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The Power of Small Acts of Kindness

Sep 17, 2015
3 min

The Power of Small Acts of Kindness

Charity Supper Club hosts and PR Solutions’ owners, Scottie & Michelle Jackson with Book Scholarship Recipient, Marven Kenol. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On a warm Sunday afternoon in July at a quaint restaurant in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, a small group of friends gathered to break bread together and to give to charity as part of the Charity Supper Club – Pittsburgh (CSC). The crowd, although smaller than expected, filled the room with rich conversation while gearing up to m

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The Power of Small Acts of Kindness

Sep 17, 2015
3 min

The Power of Small Acts of Kindness

Charity Supper Club hosts and PR Solutions’ owners, Scottie & Michelle Jackson with Book Scholarship Recipient, Marven Kenol. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – On a warm Sunday afternoon in July at a quaint restaurant in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, a small group of friends gathered to break bread together and to give to charity as part of the Charity Supper Club – Pittsburgh (CSC). The crowd, although smaller than expected, filled the room with rich conversation while gearing up to m

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Nonprofit Entrepreneuring Youth Launches IGNITE MY FUTURE Crowdfunding Campaign to Support New Summe

Jun 9, 2015
2 min

Nonprofit Entrepreneuring Youth Launches IGNITE MY FUTURE Crowdfunding Campaign to Support New Summe

Entrepreneuring Youth (EYouth) has created and launched its first online crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. With an initial goal of $15,000, the campaign will run until July 30th and support EYouth’s entrepreneurship summer program for middle and high schoolers in Pittsburgh’s Hilltop communities. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – On May 30th, Entrepreneuring Youth, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that teaches middle and high-school students entrepreneurial skills, launched its first

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Nonprofit Entrepreneuring Youth Launches IGNITE MY FUTURE Crowdfunding Campaign to Support New Summe

Jun 9, 2015
2 min

Nonprofit Entrepreneuring Youth Launches IGNITE MY FUTURE Crowdfunding Campaign to Support New Summe

Entrepreneuring Youth (EYouth) has created and launched its first online crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. With an initial goal of $15,000, the campaign will run until July 30th and support EYouth’s entrepreneurship summer program for middle and high schoolers in Pittsburgh’s Hilltop communities. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – On May 30th, Entrepreneuring Youth, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that teaches middle and high-school students entrepreneurial skills, launched its first

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Charity Supper Club Seeks College-Bound High School Grads from Distressed Areas to Apply for Book Sc

Jun 4, 2015
2 min

Charity Supper Club Seeks College-Bound High School Grads from Distressed Areas to Apply for Book Sc

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – PR Solutions will host its second Charity Supper Club (CSC) event on July 19th at Walnut Grill Restaurant in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The dinner will benefit college-bound high school graduates from Pittsburgh’s low-income communities. Scholarships will be awarded to up to three 2015 or 2016 freshmen. To apply, students can complete an application at: Charity Supper Club Scholarship Application. “We want to give kids a jumpstart in life,” said PR

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Charity Supper Club Seeks College-Bound High School Grads from Distressed Areas to Apply for Book Sc

Jun 4, 2015
2 min

Charity Supper Club Seeks College-Bound High School Grads from Distressed Areas to Apply for Book Sc

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – PR Solutions will host its second Charity Supper Club (CSC) event on July 19th at Walnut Grill Restaurant in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. The dinner will benefit college-bound high school graduates from Pittsburgh’s low-income communities. Scholarships will be awarded to up to three 2015 or 2016 freshmen. To apply, students can complete an application at: Charity Supper Club Scholarship Application. “We want to give kids a jumpstart in life,” said PR

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Local Professionals Gather to Support Pittsburgh-Area Charity

Apr 26, 2015
1 min

Local Professionals Gather to Support Pittsburgh-Area Charity

Local charities are the pathway to community growth and prosperity was the overarching message given during today’s Charity Supper Club event at Sonoma Grille in Pittsburgh. Hosted by PR Solutions’ owners, Scottie and Michelle Jackson, the two-hour brunch was attended by a group of local professionals including representatives from UPMC and USAR 316th Sustainment Command in Coraopolis. The event raised money for Entrepreneuring Youth, a non-profit organization dedicated to te

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Local Professionals Gather to Support Pittsburgh-Area Charity

Apr 26, 2015
1 min

Local Professionals Gather to Support Pittsburgh-Area Charity

Local charities are the pathway to community growth and prosperity was the overarching message given during today’s Charity Supper Club event at Sonoma Grille in Pittsburgh. Hosted by PR Solutions’ owners, Scottie and Michelle Jackson, the two-hour brunch was attended by a group of local professionals including representatives from UPMC and USAR 316th Sustainment Command in Coraopolis. The event raised money for Entrepreneuring Youth, a non-profit organization dedicated to te

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EYOUTH STUDENTS IGNITE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE AT I-PITCH COMPETITION

Apr 25, 2015
1 min

EYOUTH STUDENTS IGNITE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE AT I-PITCH COMPETITION

Twenty-seven middle and high school students from across Pittsburgh took the stage at Google in Bakery Square on March 28th to share new business ideas and celebrate youth entrepreneurship at the annual i-Pitch Competition. During the two hour event, EYouth students pitched products ranging from homemade cannolis to mobile apps and inspired a room of judges, parents, teachers and peers. Sponsored by NextTier Bank and the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the i-Pitch competition

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EYOUTH STUDENTS IGNITE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE AT I-PITCH COMPETITION

Apr 25, 2015
1 min

EYOUTH STUDENTS IGNITE, INSPIRE, INNOVATE AT I-PITCH COMPETITION

Twenty-seven middle and high school students from across Pittsburgh took the stage at Google in Bakery Square on March 28th to share new business ideas and celebrate youth entrepreneurship at the annual i-Pitch Competition. During the two hour event, EYouth students pitched products ranging from homemade cannolis to mobile apps and inspired a room of judges, parents, teachers and peers. Sponsored by NextTier Bank and the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the i-Pitch competition

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