Riverside Center for Innovation (RCI), established as the North Side Industrial Development Company in 1983 and now doing business as Riverside Center for Innovation, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the City of Pittsburgh’s North Side. RCI is proud to be one of the region’s premier community economic development agencies. RCI is the leading and most comprehensive, full-service small business incubator, targeting women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ, and other disadvantaged ventures in Southwestern Pennsylvania. RCI provides a single point of contact for our target business owners seeking information to start, sustain and grow their business.

The Center is located within city of Pittsburgh's Technology Zone and Pittsburgh Central KIZ. The Technology Zone has been designated by the City of Pittsburgh's Urban Redevelopment Authority to promote job growth and businesses to advantage of businesses expansion opportunities and investments.

Incubators

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Riverside Center for Innovation

Juan Garrett

Merril Stabile

Amber Farr

Arnisha Keyes

Victoria Snyder

Tiara Flowers

Tenesha Smith

Rhaslyn Mcghee

Pete Hanlon

Oliver Beasley

Michael Knoop

F. Connelly Thieman

Linda Leonhardt

Jennifer Harris

The Directors and Managers team at Riverside Center for Innovation oversees key aspects of the organization's operations, portfolio development, and community engagement. This team ensures inclusive economic growth, manages strategic initiatives, and oversees the maintenance of facilities. Collectively, they strategize and implement programs aimed at supporting and expanding small businesses owned by women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and other disadvantaged groups in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Directors and Managers

Leadership Team

Directors and Managers

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