Prep & Tech Childcare

Prep & Tech Childcare

Business Spotlight: Prep & Tech Childcare Carla Grant and Maximillian Dennison are both entrepreneurs who happen to work in very different fields. “We both have our separate businesses,” Grant said. “I own a commercial cleaning business, and he works with Beta...
IstanBloom Mediterranean Restaurant

IstanBloom Mediterranean Restaurant

Business Spotlight: IstanBloom Mediterranean Restaurant For Selim Akyuz, the food of his native Turkey has had a profound impact on his life. Ever since he began working as a server as a teenager, Akyuz knew he belonged in the culinary field. He also knew he wanted to...
Cuddy’s

Cuddy’s

Business Spotlight: Cuddy’s Cousins Charles and Reggie Nelson have always grown up around great, home-cooked food. “We come from a cooking family. We grew up grilling and cooking all the time in the Strip District,” Charles said. Reggie decided to dive into that love...
King of Kings Construction

King of Kings Construction

King Of Kings Construction Spouses Raul and Sara Valderama have been involved in the renovation and home repair industry for well over a decade. In 2018, Raul was working for a construction company while Sara worked on her master’s degree in architecture. However, by...
Electric Avenue Kitchen

Electric Avenue Kitchen

Electric Avenue Kitchen George Bivins knows East Pittsburgh like the back of his hand. He grew up in the area, fondly remembering the days when factory work was plentiful and a small-town atmosphere was prevalent. Although he made his success in the restaurant...