Retired Chief Executive, African Amercan Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, Business Consultant
Strategic Planning & Marketing
Human Resources
Multimedia and Marketing
EnterChange Group, LLC is a small, genderqueer woman-owned research and consulting firm dedicated to elevating people and advancing organizations through equity-driven and inclusive change strategy. This firm is certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Women’s Business Enterprise (through WBENC), and LGBT Business Enterprise (through NGLCC). We are committed to a human-centered approach to strategic growth that centers Inclusion, Insight, Integrity, and Innovation. Intersectional equity is at the heart of our work. Appreciating difference and promoting the full contribution of all can only help us achieve the richest potential of humanity and organized work. These are the qualities that we aspire to personally and professionally. We listen first, then we use what we learn to build a strategic, equity-driven process to drive the change forward with everyone onboard!
Lead Consultants Sarah and Amanda have a combined 25 years working to advance equity and inclusion across government, arts, education and workforce development in the Pittsburgh region. Sarah holds a PhD in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, and Amanda holds an MBA from Robert Morris University. Both have completed diversity, equity, and inclusion training through organizations like the Aspen Institute, Courageous Conversation Academy, Mid-Atlantic ADA Center, YogaRoots on Location, and the American Association of University Women. Our work has focused on strategic and innovative development that promotes equitable, inclusive, and sustainable access to opportunity and mobility. As consultants, we have worked with both small to medium-sized organizations as well as large nonprofit systems, coalitions, and philanthropic foundations, including American Association of Birth Centers, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges, and The Pittsburgh Foundation. This background well-positions us to provide customized DEI training and strategic support with strong appreciation for diverse audiences, services, and local/national contexts.
Our appreciative inquiry, strengths-based, positive approach to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and accessibility/justice work is, in part, about promoting the trust, unity, and accountability needed to begin to heal from racism and other identity-based challenges. We support healing and strategic growth through trainings, resources, and facilitated conversations. We are intentional in centering intersectional identities (race, gender, sexuality, ability, etc.) in our work and the data we collect to inform change efforts. Moreover, we balance the business principles that serve (such as strategy, sustainability, and continual improvement) with trauma-informed, embodied practice that values both how workers think about power and oppression and their lived (physical and emotional) experiences.Overall, EnterChange Group is committed to a person-centered approach to change and organizational growth.
BJ Thomas Consulting Group, LLC, a minority woman-owned small business, is a diversity and inclusion agency dedicated to helping organizations improve their overall brand value and increase bottom-line results by empowering a diverse culture serving a diverse global nation.
Leadership & Professional Development, Strategic Diversity Planning
Government Consulting Firm
We are your GIS solutions and Web Development service experts. We work with clients in diverse industries to evaluate their business needs and create informational platforms that are customized to meet an organization’s goals. We deliver exceptional products every time.
Established in 2016, GDMS aims to provide professional technical services to all organizations. With expertise in Geographical Information Systems, Data Management and Web Development, our experience helps you to design, develop and complete your projects while maintaining organizational and technical standards.
Construction, Development Management, Technology
ACT3 Consulting Partners is a consulting group focusing on [the intersection between] Arts & Culture, Community & Technology. ACT3 was conceived in 2014 by life-long friends: Kendra Ross, Denele Biggs and Tanika Harris. Between the three partners, they represent a wide gamut of experience, areas of expertise and interests. Their experience includes almost 20 years in the music industry, 15+ years in corporate and non-profit sectors and 16+ years in the field of Information Technology for banking and financial institutions. The Partners also represent vast and varied skill sets from Project Management and Program Development to Event Planning, Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance. The Partners are community-engaged servant leaders ready to meet your consulting needs.
Founded in 1997, Astyra Corporation is an award winning staffing, outsourcing and technology integration firm. We offer highly skilled people and are experts in successfully matching out associates to solutions. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to state and municipal government agencies; financial institutions to major systems integrators. At Astyra, we adapt quickly to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients; and we are a company who has evolved as we’ve grown. Outside-the-box ideas, ingenuity, and never settling for failure are the hallmark traits of our firm. Astyra means Smart Solutions: whether people, process, or technology.
Astyra Corporation is a state-certified MBE and federal-certified DBE company.
Employment & Staffing Services
Business, Recruitment, Training, Workforce & Community Economic Development
Disability employment
Project Management Services
Accounting, Tax, Audit, Project Management, Community Development
Real Estate Leasing, Recycling and Warehousing
Management, Information Technology and Software Engineering
Strategy Implementation
Nice 2 Media Marketing and Promotions, LLC is a social media marketing and management agency that caters to small and large businesses needed assistance managing their social media platforms, websites, advertising, and event planning.
Marketing
BLK DYMND will be the premier mobile rewards application for Black consumers. Our sole focus is the promotion and growth of Black businesses. The BLK DYMND Rewards mobile application will provide financial rewards to conscious consumers who purchase Black products and support Black businesses. We are the only reward application in the market that solely focuses on local and national Black owned businesses.
Advertising Specialites, Black Business Directory & Small Business Development
Asphalt Paving and Production
Gas Company
Trade Association, Technology
Innovation Works introduces, connects, supports and expands the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem within Southwestern Pennsylvania, making our region a center for innovative startups and tech investors from around the country.
Ecomonic Development
Mobile Application Which Provides Safety and Security Through Real-Time Remote Identity for Police and Motorists During Traffic Stops.
Software Development
Riverfront Development
Michael’s Manna LLC is a full spectrum food service company that serves its clients in the area of private chef work, catering, opening chef work, chef consulting. MaestroChef’s Products is also a DBA under Michael’s Manna and provides original flavors (spices) for consumers, and high end food service operations.
Catering
Community Foundation, Philanthropy
Management support organization
Lending
Founded in 1974, and located in the heart of the Cultural District at the O’Reilly Theater, the mission of Pittsburgh Public Theater is to provide artistically diverse theatrical experiences of the highest quality.
Pittsburgh Public Theater also strives to serve, challenge, stimulate and entertain while operating in a fiscally responsible manner. The Public shares its resources with the community through education and outreach initiatives intended for a wide range of people with the goal of expanding and diversifying the audience while enriching the community.
Performing Arts