Penguins and First National Bank Announce Fourth Annual ‘FNB Small Business Development Camp’ Program for Local Pittsburgh Businesses

Five local businesses will be selected to participate in a six-week training program consisting of educational speakers, workshops and classes providing guidance and insight on how to sustain, scale and advance their business. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from and work directly with executives and experts at FNB, the Penguins and Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI).

As part of the six-week program, industry experts will cover various topics including financial services and resources available to small businesses, pricing models, general marketing, finding and attracting investors for businesses, building and managing a team, and general pitch preparation. 

At the end of the program, each business will present a “pitch” to an expert panel of judges, with the top three groups receiving a share of a $50,000 grant towards their operations, and all five companies will receive marketing opportunities with the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Last year’s winning business, Street Fries, received $25,000 to further their business endeavors, as well as a variety of marketing assets shown in PPG Paints Arena, on SportsNet Pittsburgh’s broadcasts and on the Penguins Radio Network.

"Winning the Small Business Development Camp is a game-changer for Street Fries Forever. The accelerated training provided by RCI, combined with the incredible support from the Pittsburgh Penguins and First National Bank, gave us the exact blueprint we needed to scale. This $25,000 grand prize isn't just capital, —it gave us the momentum we needed to take our business to the next level and hire people right here in Pittsburgh." Eric Williams, Owner, Street Fries Forever.

“Our bankers regularly work with entrepreneurs throughout our footprint, guiding growing organizations toward their financial goals and celebrating their successes. The Small Business Development Camp continues to be a natural opportunity for us to work with our dedicated partners, the Penguins and RCI, to share proven expertise with the local business community,” said Vincent Delie, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank.

Local business owners who are interested in participating in the FNB Small Business Development Camp are encouraged to nominate their company here. Submissions will be accepted now through October 2. 

Additional details on the overall program, including business eligibility and prizing, can be found here.

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About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas, including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. The Company has total assets of $51 billion and more than 355 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network, which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB's wealth management and advisory services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FNB" and is included in Standard & Poor's MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks Sub-Industry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.