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Swissvale Dari Delite To Open - 04/26/2021
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB) serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale closed on its 60th Enterprise Zone loan to Swissvale Dari Delite, LLC. The loan funding in conjuncti [more]

Recovery Funding Available For The Commonwealth - 02/12/2021
See information regarding State and Federal relief funding below: PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL 109 SUMMARY: SB 109 was passed by the State senate and signed by Gov. Wolf. Below is a high level overv [more]

Enterprise Zone Secures State Tax Credits For Community Development - 02/01/2021
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB) has been awarded Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) State tax credits for community development activities in the Borough of Rankin. Pennsy [more]

EZCB and Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. Partner to Examine EastShore Area - 02/01/2021
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB) and Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. have agreed to work together to have young professionals examine the EastShore communities of Braddock, North Braddock, Ran [more]

Howmet Aerospace Foundation Awards Grant to EZCB - 02/01/2021
The Howmet Aerospace Foundation has awarded a grant of $20,000 to the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB) to support the EastShore Initiative. These funds are to be utilized by EZCB to support Ea [more]

Join the EZCB! - 12/18/2020
Join the EZCB and become part of the area's revitalization! Each year the EZCB seeks new members from the business community and the community at large. Membership in the EZCB is open to any indivi [more]

On Nov. 24, 2020 a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Was Held to Celebrate Windstax Turbine Installation at the Pump House - 11/30/2020
Pictured: Congressman Mike Doyle, PA Lt. Governor John Fetterman, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, August Carlino, President and CEO of Rivers of Steel; David Landis, President of Epic Meta [more]

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - BELL SUPPLY CO - 03/05/2020
Bell Supply CO: Supplying plumbing, kitchens and bathrooms since 1919. A new EZCB Member in 2020. 514 Corey Avenue Braddock, PA 15104 412-351-0454 www.bellsupplyco.com [more]

EZCB Selected For Allegheny Conference’s Strengthening Communities Partnership - 03/04/2020
The Enterprise Zone, serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale, has been selected to participate in the Allegheny Conference’s prestigious Strengthening Communities Partnership (SC [more]

Annual Membership Meeting Held February 11, 2020 - 02/11/2020
At the February 11, 2020 Annual Membership Meeting of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock the following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Michael Aldrich was elected for a thre [more]

Bill Flanagan Is Guest Speaker At EZCB Annual Dinner At Mary's Vine In Rankin - 12/17/2019
The Enterprise Zone Corporation serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale held its 32nd Annual Dinner on December 17, 2019 at Mary's Vine in Rankin. The guest speaker was Bill Flanaga [more]

Annual Dinner Attendees Enjoy Wine, Food and Fellowship at Beautiful Mary's Vine - 12/17/2019
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EZCB President Bill Pfoff Addresses The Crowd at the Annual Dinner - 12/17/2019
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Guest Speaker Bill Flanagan At The 2019 EZCB Annual Dinner - 12/17/2019
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EZCB Board Members and Guests At Annual Dinner - 12/17/2019
Pictured Left to Right: 1st Row: Michael Aldrich EZCB Vice President, Guest Speaker Bill Flanagan, Bill Pfoff, EZCB President, Lance Chimka, Executive Director, Allegheny County Department of Econo [more]

Braddock Business Meter Feeder In The Pittsburgh Business Times - 11/30/2019
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Brews & Bites at Braddock's Battlefield History Center Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 11/12/2019
Braddock's Battlefield History Center will hold a special event - "Brews and Bites on the Battlefield" - on Saturday, November 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. "Brews" will be provided by The [more]

Indoor Farm in Braddock - 10/24/2019
Attached is an article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Stephanie Ritenbaugh about Fifth Season, the indoor farm being built in Braddock. Click on the PDF below for the story about the latest devel [more]

Urban Vertical Farming Facility in Braddock - 10/21/2019
Robotany, now called Fifth Season, is opening an urban vertical farming facility in Braddock. The following is the first news release from Fifth Season regarding the project: "RoBotany Builds 60,00 [more]

Mary's Vine Opened in Rankin August 30, 2019 - 09/06/2019
Mary’s Vine opened August 30th at the former Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Rankin. It is an exciting new restaurant with an emphasis on offering fine wines. The Stasinowsk [more]

Opportunity Zones - 08/28/2019
The EZCB is working with Allegheny County to promote the use of federal Opportunity Zones. This is an attractive new financial incentive for developers and investors. It is designed to spur economic d [more]

Work Continues at Mary's Vine in Rankin - 08/13/2019
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Superior Motors in THE SEEN Column in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 08/12/2019
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Braddock In The News - 08/12/2019
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Wall-Breaking at Ohringer Building in Braddock-Community-Driven Artist Project - 08/09/2019
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Artist's Rendering of Future Ohringer Building - 08/09/2019
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California Family Brings New Life to Rankin Church - 02/10/2019
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Rankin, built in 1903, closed in 2011. It remained vacant as the Diocese of Pittsburgh marketed the property for sale. A California family, the S [more]

EastShore Buzz in The Valley Mirror - 10/19/2018
Click on the PDF below for the article in The Valley Mirror about the EastShore Buzz event. [more]

EastShore Buzz - 10/19/2018
Attendees listen to former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy. [more]

Attendees Enjoy EastShore Buzz Reception - 10/19/2018
Evan Indianer of Unicentric in Braddock and Wendy West Hickey of Peoples Natural Gas chat after Mayor Murphy's presentation. [more]

EastShore Buzz Event - 10/19/2018
Frank Golba,and Augie Carlino, President and CEO of Rivers of Steel, and Dawn Keezer, Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office at the EastShore Buzz event. [more]

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy Speaks at EastShore Buzz - 10/11/2018
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Article About EastShore Buzz - 10/09/2018
Click on the PDF below to read Rich Lord's article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette regarding the EastShore Buzz event. [more]

EastShore Buzz Event Held At Grand View Golf Club - 10/08/2018
The EastShore Buzz event held on October 4, 2018 at the Grand View Golf Club was a big success! Approximately 70 people, including representatives from real estate and development firms, financial ins [more]

Superior Motors Restaurant in Braddock Named Among Time Magazine's 'Worlds's 100 Greatest Places' - 08/30/2018
Congratulations to Superior Motors! The Braddock restaurant was named by Time magazine among the "100 Greatest Places In The World"! It is a recipient of an Enterprise Zone business loan from the EZCB [more]

Former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy Tours Enterprise Zone - 08/29/2018
The Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale is working to promote the area through the EastShore Initiative. As part of this effort, former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy o [more]

Gumpher Electrical Services Receives 2nd Enterprise Zone Loan - 08/28/2018
Gumpher Electrical Services recently received its second Enterprise Zone loan from the Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale. The $48,000 loan will assist Gumpher to c [more]

Oppportunity Zones - 08/24/2018
The EZCB is working with Allegheny County to promote the use of federal Opportunity Zones. This is an attractive new financial incentive for developers and investors. The EZCB EastShore communities ar [more]

Superior Motors In The News - Click on the PDF Below for Article - 08/03/2018
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EastShore Article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 05/23/2018
Click on the PDF below to read Ed Blazina's article in the "In The Lead" Annual Business Report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette! [more]

EZCB Presents EastShore to Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce - 05/11/2018
Economic development was on the menu at the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce's Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Westwood Golf Club on April 20, 2018. EZCB President William Pfoff discussed econom [more]

Congratulations to Superior Motors Being Named to Top 10 New Restaurants in Nation by Food & Wine Magazine! - 04/14/2018
Congratulations to Superior Motors! The Braddock restaurant, and EZCB Enterprise Zone loan recipient, has been named one of the 2018 top 10 new restaurants in the country. Click on the PDF to read the [more]

EastShore on WESA 90.5 - 12/12/2017
Enterprise Zone members were interviewed on WESA 90.5 radio about the EastShore initative. William Pfoff, Enterprise Zone President, Evan Indianer, Founder and CEO of Unicentric in Braddock and Julie [more]

United States State Department Visit to Enterprise Zone - 12/07/2017
On Friday, December 1, 2017 Enterprise Zone Corporation representatives welcomed three professionals from Russia along with United States State Department representatives to the Enterprise Zone. The t [more]

EZCB Annual Dinner Held November 30th at Grand View Golf Club - 12/06/2017
The EZCB held its 31st Annual Dinner on November 30th at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. Enterprise Zone members and guests welcomed Jeffrey Nehr, Vice President Business Development for P [more]

Julie Grose is honored at the EZCB Annual Dinner - 12/06/2017
Pictured: William Pfoff, Enterprise Zone President and Julie Grose, EZCB Board Member and Swissvale Councilwoman. [more]

Evan Indianer is Honored at the EZCB Annual Dinner - 12/06/2017
Pictured: William Pfoff, Enterprise Zone President and Evan Indianer, Founder and CEO of Unicentric in Braddock. [more]

EastShore Kick-Off Party - 10/31/2017
The EastShore kick-off party was held on October 26, 2017 at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. Approximately 75 local elected officials and business and community leaders attended the event. [more]

EastShore Kick-Off Party - 10/31/2017
Evan Indianer, CEO and Co-Founder of Unicentric in Braddock, addresses the group at the EastShore Kick-Off party. [more]

Mon Valley Sizzles Music & Food Fest September 16, 2017 at Carrie Furnace - 08/28/2017
Have you been wanting to see the Carrie Furnace Site up close? Now you have your chance! The Mon Valley Sizzles music and food fest will be held at the Carrie Furnace site on Saturday, September 16 [more]

Phillips Tank & Structure Receives Enterprise Zone Loan - 08/25/2017
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale closed on its 55th Enterprise Zone loan with Phillips Tank & Structure of Braddock. The $151,000 loan is be [more]

Superior Motors - 08/22/2017
Chef Kevin Sousa conducts a tour of Superior Motors with EZCB Board Members. To make reservations for Superior Motors, go to the website at www.superiormotors15104.com. [more]

Superior Motors Opens in Braddock - 08/21/2017
In mid-July, the long-awaited Superior Motors, 15104 restaurant opened on Braddock Avenue in Braddock. Chef Kevin Sousa and his partners have created a destination restaurant with great food in a uniq [more]

Superior Motors on Braddock Avenue - 08/20/2017
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EZCB In Swissvale Newsletter - 03/21/2017
Julie Grose, Swissvale Borough Councilwoman and EZCB Board Member, wrote the following article for the Spring 2017 Swissvale Borough Newsletter: WHAT Is “In the Zone”? “In the [more]

EZCB Public Relations Committee - 02/23/2017
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock Public Relations Committee was formed after a series of meetings and discussions among corporation members who recognized the transformation taking place in the E [more]

EZCB Holds Annual Membership Meeting Feb.14, 2017 - 02/17/2017
The EZCB Annual Membership Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Heritage Community Initiatives in Braddock. Officers for 2017 were elected at the meeting as follows: William J. Pfof [more]

EZCB Celebrates 30 Years of Economic Development - 12/15/2016
The 30th Annual Dinner of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB), serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale, was held on December 1, 2016 at the Grand View Golf Club. The new "In Th [more]

Enterprise Zone Assists Portogallo Peppers, LLC With A Loan - 10/03/2016
Swissvale native Bob Portogallo served in the Air Force and lived in Chicago for a few years before returning to Western Pennsylvania. Bob remembered a pepper relish named Giardiniera that was popular [more]

Carrie Furnace Flyover Bridge Ribbon-Cutting Held December 21, 2015 - 12/29/2015
On December 21st a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of the flyover ramp to the 90-acre Carrie Furnace site on the Monongahela River in Swissvale, Rankin and the City of Pittsb [more]

EZCB Annual Dinner Held on Dec. 3, 2015 at the Grand View Golf Club - 12/07/2015
The EZCB held its 29th Annual Dinner on December 3, 2015 at the Grand View Golf Club. Over 40 business and public officials attended the event. The Guest Speaker was Howard Slaughter. Howard is Presid [more]

Small Business and Building Investment Loan Program Available in the Enterprise Zone - 11/21/2015
A new loan program is available in the Enterprise Zone - the Small Business and Building Investment Loan Program. The purpose of the Small Business and Building Investment Loan Program, administere [more]

Enterprise Zone Business Loan Program Guidelines - 11/21/2015
Click on the pdf below for the guidelines and application form for the Enterprise Zone Business Loan Program. [more]

Free Press Buildings Renovated in Braddock - 11/04/2015
On October 30, 2015 the Mon Valley Initiative had a ribbon-cutting at the recently renovated Free Press Buildings in Braddock. The $1.65 million restoration project will house businesses in the commer [more]

EZCB Marketing The Enterprise Zone - 08/25/2015
In the summer of 2015 EZCB promoted activities in the Enterprise Zone. The Business Roundtable was held on June 17th, marketing activities with a commercial realtor were initiated in Swissvale and Bra [more]

Electronic Advertising in Pittsburgh Business Times - 08/24/2015
The EZCB promoted the Enterprise Zone through electronic and print advertising in the Pittsburgh Business Times. [more]

Swissvale Business District Revitalization - 08/03/2015
The revitalization of the Swissvale Business District continues. In 2014 streetscape improvements were completed along Washington Street. In 2015 similar streetscape improvements are taking place on N [more]

Enterprise Zone Business Roundtable - 06/22/2015
Economic development and business investment were the focus of discussion at the Enterprise Zone Business Roundtable on June 17th at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. Business owners, econom [more]

Website for Swissvale Commercial Properties - 06/12/2015
The website for available Swissvale commercial properties is http://swissvalepacommercialproperties.com/ [more]

Enterprise Zone Assists Marketing of Business Properties - 05/29/2015
The Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) for the marketing of properties in the Swissvale and Brad [more]

Phillips Tank & Structure Receives Enterprise Zone Loan - 05/28/2015
The EZCB closed on its 52nd Enterprise Zone loan with Phillips Tank & Structure of Braddock. The $100,000 loan is being used in conjunction with financing from First National Bank and company equity t [more]

EZCB Holds Annual Membership Meeting on February 10, 2015 - 02/27/2015
The EZCB Annual Membership Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Heritage Community Initiatives, 820 Braddock Avenue, Braddock. Officers for 2015 were elected at the meeti [more]

2015 EZCB Membership - 02/06/2015
Join the EZCB and be a part of the area's revitalization! Each year the EZCB seeks new members from the community. Membership requires payment of an annual fee. To download a membership application, g [more]

Enterprise Zone Holds 28th Annual Dinner - 12/19/2014
The EZCB held its 28th Annual Dinner on December 4th at the Grand View Golf Club. More than 40 public and private sector representatives attended the event that featured Chef Kevin Sousa as guest spea [more]

Chris Roland Receives Community Service Award from EZCB at 28th Annual Dinner - 12/19/2014
Pictured: EZCB President Bill Pfoff, Chris Roland and brother Bill Roland. [more]

Superior Motors 15104, LLC Receives Enterprise Zone Loan - 12/15/2014
The new restaurant being developed by Chef Kevin Sousa recently received Enterprise Zone financing assistance. Superior Motors 15104, LLC is the recipient of a $175,000 Enterprise Zone loan from the E [more]

Trek Development Awarded $500,000 Enterprise Zone State Tax Credit - 11/24/2014
Trek Development has been awarded a $500,000 Enterprise Zone State Tax Credit for its new commercial building on Braddock Avenue in Braddock. Trek worked closely with the Enterprise Zone Corp. in maki [more]

October 17, 2014 Business Roundtable on Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Mon Valley - 10/21/2014
On Friday, October 17, 2014 the Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale held a Business Roundtable at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. The breakfast was atten [more]

North Braddock Receives Funds for Signs from EZCB. Click on pdf below. - 10/01/2014
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Gulf Materials LLC of Braddock Receives Enterprise Zone Loan. Click on pdf below. - 09/30/2014
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EXCITING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - Trek Development Group is building a new commercial building on Braddock Avenue in Braddock. - 08/07/2014
Trek Development Group is building a new commercial building on Braddock Avenue in Braddock. First floor spaces are available for lease. Highmark is the anchor tenant on the second floor. The build [more]

North Braddock Company Secures Enterprise Zone Loan - 07/15/2014
Gumpher Electrical Services of North Braddock recently received a $40,000 loan from the Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale (EZCB). The Enterprise Zone loan is part [more]

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Applications Being Accepted Until June 13, 2014 - 05/16/2014
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development has announced that applications for Enterprise Zone Tax Credits are being accepted until June 13, 2014. In Pennsylvania Enterprise Zon [more]

Phillips Tank and Structure Moves to Braddock - 03/11/2014
Phillips Tank and Structure has moved to 13A Talbot Avenue in Braddock. Lenny Phillips is President of the company. There are 15 employees. Phillips specializes in providing design, fabrication, and c [more]

EZCB Annual Membership Meeting Held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. at Heritage Community Initiatives - 02/20/2014
The EZCB Annual Membership Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. at Heritage Community Initiatives, 820 Braddock Avenue, Braddock. Officers for 2014 were elected at the meeti [more]

EZCB Annual Dinner Held December 5, 2013 at Grand View Golf Club - 12/16/2013
Approximately 40 local businesspersons and public officials attended the 27th EZCB Annual Dinner on December 5, 2013 at the Grand View Golf Club. Guest speaker Mark Urbassik of KU Resources, Inc. disc [more]

EZCB Closes on Loan with The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company - 11/09/2013
The Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock closed on its 48th Enterprise Zone loan on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 with The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company. The $55,000 loan is part of an over $200,000 project [more]

Bill Pfoff, EZCB President, and Matt Katase and Asa Foster at The Brew Gentlemen Beer Company EZCB Loan Closing - 11/09/2013
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The Overlook Ribbon Cutting in Braddock - 11/08/2013
U.S. Congressman Mike Doyle speaks at "The Overlook" Ribbon Cutting on November 8, 2013. The first phase of this development in the center of Braddock includes 24 apartment units. Trek Development [more]

Swissvale Business District Improvements - 11/08/2013
The EZCB has been involved with Swissvale Borough's Economic Development Advisory Committee, which has been working with Klavon Design Associates on a plan for Washington Street in the central busines [more]

Map of the Enterprise Zone - 07/16/2013
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Rankin Bridge Ramp Planting - 05/10/2013
On Thursday, May 2nd volunteers from the Braddock Youth Project, the Rankin Christian Center, the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock and others from the community planted flowers near the ramps to the [more]

Spring Comes to The Enterprise Zone! - 04/23/2013
This is a scene in Rankin Borough, part of the Enterprise Zone that also includes Braddock, North Braddock and Swissvale. [more]

Annual Membership Meeting Held Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 02/19/2013
At the February 12, 2013 Annual Membership Meeting of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock the following individuals were elected to the Board of Directors: Greg Rudman was elected for a three-ye [more]

Braddock Avenue Market Restoration Study 2012 - 12/14/2012
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Mon Valley Groups Work Together on Business Development - 12/12/2012
EZCB Awards Grant to MVI Mon Valley Initiative (MVI), a coalition of community development corporations in the Monongahela Valley, received a $25,000 grant in May from the Enterprise Zone Corporati [more]

Lucille Rago, Jim Reichert Honored at EZCB Annual Dinner - 12/12/2012
At the Annual Dinner of the Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale the group recognized Deneen Swartzwelder, Mayor of Swissvale; Lucille Rago, Rankin Councilwoman and J [more]

Swissvale Mayor Deneen Swartzwelder Awarded Community Service Recognition - 12/12/2012
Enterprise Zone President William Pfoff with Swissvale Mayor Deneen Swartzwelder. [more]

EZCB 26th Annual Dinner - 12/11/2012
45 local businesspersons and public officials attended the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock (EZCB) 26th Annual Dinner on November 29th at the Grand View Golf Club. Guest Speaker Allegheny County [more]

A North Braddock Welcome - 11/05/2012
On Sixth Street in North Braddock a new welcome sign and landscaping were recently installed. Pictured left to right are North Braddock Councilman Chris Roland, President of Council Nina Burdell, Coun [more]

Downtown Braddock Real Estate Opportunities - 11/01/2012
A new website marketing available properties in Braddock is available! The Braddock Avenue Market Restoration Study, prepared by Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, provided a framework for Braddock Avenu [more]

New Welcome To Rankin Signs - 10/29/2012
Three new Welcome to The Borough of Rankin signs have been installed. Funding is from the EZCB and Nicholas Electric Company in conjunction with the Rankin Community Development Corporation (CDC). Lef [more]

Braddock's Battlefield History Center Open in North Braddock - 10/01/2012
The Braddock's Battlefield History Center at 609 Sixth Street in North Braddock is open. The museum commemorates Braddock's Defeat, the French and Indian War, War for Empire. Hours of operation are [more]

Swissvale Business Roundtable - 09/07/2012
On June 13th at JR's Restaurant over 40 people attended the initial Swissvale Business Roundtable co-sponsored by Swissvale Borough and the Enterprise Zone serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and [more]

EZCB Board of Directors - 05/24/2012
Each month the EZCB Board of Directors meets at Heritage Community Initiatives to revitalize Enterprise Zone communities. [more]

EZCB Board of Directors - 05/24/2012
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Urgent Care Center and New Housing Coming to Former Braddock Hospital Site - 05/03/2012
After the demolition of the Braddock Hospital buildings, local community leaders worked with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania representatives on redevelopment plans for the site. An emphasis was plac [more]

Carrie Furnace Set to Start 2012 Tour Season in Rankin and Swissvale - 05/02/2012
-Reprinted from The Valley Mirror, April 12, 2012- Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is looking to expand its volunteer base at the Carrie Blast Furnace complex for the 2012 tour guide season. [more]

EZCB Loan Guaranty For Biofuel Stations - 05/01/2012
The EZCB recently provided a second loan guaranty in the amount of $118,000 to Fossil Free Fuel LLC (FFF) of Braddock for the installation of biofuel stations. The loan guaranty enabled FFF to secure [more]

Annual Membership Meeting Held Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 02/29/2012
The Annual Membership Meeting of the corporation was held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Heritage Community Initiatives. At the meeting, the following officers were elected for 2012: William J. P [more]

$10 Million Federal Grant Awarded for Carrie Furnace Site - 01/02/2012
The United States Department of Transportation on December 12, 2011 approved a $10 million grant to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County (RAAC) to improve transportation links to the 130 ac [more]

TIGER Grant Award Project Description - Click on PDF File - 01/01/2012
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Enterprise Zone Celebrates 25 Years - 12/07/2011
The EZCB celebrated 25 years of assisting in business development and job creation at its Annual Dinner on December 1, 2011 at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. Approximately 45 members and [more]

Gulf Materials, LLC Recognized at Annual Dinner - 12/05/2011
Gulf Materials, LLC of Braddock was recognized at the EZCB's 25th Annual Dinner for its expansion and job creation activities. In 2006 this company came to the EZCB with a plan to lease property o [more]

Enterprise Zone Loan Guaranty Supports Biofuel Stations - 11/18/2011
Two young entrepreneurs, Colin Huwyler and David Rosenstraus,came to Braddock in 2007 with the innovative idea to combine household and industrial waste grease into biofuel for modified diesel engines [more]

Developer Selected for Former UPMC Braddock Site - 09/01/2011
Reprinted from The Valley Mirror, August 25, 2011 The vacant UPMC Braddock Hospital site will see positive activity in the near future as a developer has been selected. Trek Development Group of [more]

Sullivan Super Service Gets a New Storefront - 09/01/2011
Sullivan Super Service 910 Braddock Avenue, Braddock [more]

Stambolis Poultry Market Gets a New Facade - 09/01/2011
Stambolis Poultry Market 550 Braddock Avenue, Braddock [more]

Krohmaly's Printing & Signs/Fast Signs - Another Storefront Improvement in the Enterprise Zone - 09/01/2011
Krohmaly's Printing & Signs 7425 Washington Avenue, Swissvale [more]

Cricket Store Opens in Braddock - 09/01/2011
A new Cricket Store has opened at 640 Braddock Avenue, Braddock. More information on the store is to follow. [more]

Duquesne University's Mon Valley Outreach Program for Businesses - 08/30/2011
Duquesne University's Small Business Development Center has created a new program focusing on helping small businesses in the Mon Valley area. The Mon Valley Outreach Program (MVOP) offers free one to [more]

A New Roof Provides Shelter to a Braddock Business Symbol - 08/05/2011
Ella Thomas knows the Braddock neighborhood well. She has lived and worked there for more than 30 years. She opened Thomas Beauty Salon in 1972 and devotedly has continued serving her loyal clientele [more]

PA Act 32 - Employers - See Information on Seminars on PA Act 32 - 06/15/2011
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New Building Loan Fund Available in the Enterprise Zone! - 05/16/2011
Click on the pdf below for news about the new Building Loan Fund available in the Enterprise Zone. [more]

Business Roundtable Held Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. at Grand View - 04/01/2011
The 8th Business Roundtable, co-sponsored by the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock and the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center was held at The Restaurant at Grand View on March 30th. [more]

2010 Annual Dinner Held On Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 11/22/2010
The 24th Annual Dinner of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock was held on Wednesday, November 17th at the Grand View Golf Club in North Braddock. The approximately 40 Enterprise Zone members and gue [more]

Local Elected Officials at EZCB Annual Dinner - 11/21/2010
Pictured left to right: North Braddock Mayor Tom Whyel, Swissvale Mayor Deneen Swartzwelder, Rankin President of Council William "Lucky" Price, Braddock Councilman and EZCB Board Member Matthew Thomas [more]

Heritage Community Initiatives Holds Graduation Day for MOVE-IT Program - 08/20/2010
On Friday, August 20, 2010 Heritage Community Initiatives held graduation ceremonies for the graduates of Session 1 of the MOVE-IT Program. The ceremonies were held at the U.S. Steel Training HUB in D [more]

Road Access Sought for Carrie Furnace Site - 08/20/2010
Steel Industry Heritage Corporation and Allegheny County officials held a news conference at the Carrie Furnace Site on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to announce upcoming plans for the site. They are ask [more]

7th Business Roundtable Held Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Grand View Restaurant - 04/30/2010
The 7th Business Roundtable, co-sponsored by the Enterprise Zone Corporation of Braddock and Heritage Community Initiatives, was held at The Restaurant at Grand View on April 22nd. Representatives fro [more]

Congratulations to Heritage Community Initiatives for Landing Job Training Grant! - 02/05/2010
Heritage Community Initiatives of Braddock has been awarded a $1.4 million grant for a job training program. The funds will be used for a program to train approximately 120 students for green jobs; we [more]

23rd Annual Dinner Held on November 19, 2009 at Grand View Golf Club - 11/24/2009
The 23rd Annual Dinner of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock serving Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale was [more]

Enterprise Zone Going Green - 09/12/2009
As part of the development strategy of the re-designation and expansion of the Enterprise Zone, the EZCB is looking to build on successful green businessess in the area like Liberty Tire Recycling and [more]

Interested in going green? Tapping into the green marketplace? - 09/12/2009
Whether you're looking for a connection to the regional green network, research on green market trends, information on green job training or ideas for a new promotional angle, we can provide you with [more]

Business Roundtable #6 Co-Sponsored by the EZCB and Heritage Health Foundation at Grand View Energy Efficiency in the EZ - 03/30/2009
On March 24th business owners in Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale learned about energy efficiency and no and low cost improvements to help the bottom line at the 6th Business Roundtable. [more]

EZCB Makes Loan to Fossil Free Fuel - 02/11/2009
The EZCB announces its 47th loan in the Enterprise Zone to Fossil Free Fuel. The Enterprise Zone loan of $50,000 is part of a $100,000 project. Funds will be utilized to purchase equipment and invento [more]

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