IQ Insights Archive
Nov
19
19
Barbara Vankirk, Featured Panelist at Seton Hill
By MikeD under Entrepreneurship, In The News, Pittsburgh News, Press Release, Technology
Barbara VanKirk, President & Owner of IQ Inc. was a featured panelist for Seton Hill University’s Farrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Series titled “Impact Technology: An Entrepreneurial Perspective” held on Tuesday, November 17th 2009 from 6-7:30PM at Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
View the Impact Technology: An Entrepreneurial Perspective Flyer
Nov
12
12
Pittsburgh on the rise – sustaining and creating jobs during tough economic times!
By MikeD under In The News, Pittsburgh News
The Pittsburgh metropolitan area showed improvement in its ability to create and sustain jobs and economic growth, according to an annual study released by a California-based think tank, the Pittsburgh Business Times, November 12, 2009.
Oct
26
26
2009 Mixers with Shakers Event – IQ Inc’s Charity Announced!
By MikeD under In The News, Pittsburgh News
2009 Mixers with Shakers Event – IQ Inc’s Charity Announced: Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) the local chapter of Disable Sports USA!
Thank you to all those who submitted suggestions for IQ’s charity of choice for the 2009 Mixers with Shakers event! We received many great nominations (including the Wounded Warrior Project, the Heart & Vascular Center at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital Forbes Regional Campus, Fayette Friends of Animals and Gwen’s Girls) and after consideration IQ has determined our charity this year will be the Three Rivers Adaptive Sports (TRAS) the local chapter of Disable Sports USA (http://www.traspa.org/Welcome.html) – thank you to Fred Abercrombie for the submission.
TRAS provides recreation for young and old with various disabilities. A member of the IQ team has a family member born with Cerebral Palsy. Over the past 19 years, TRAS has provided services that has allowed him to become a very accomplished Alpine Skier and even own his own Bi-Ski. He has also been afforded the opportunity to ski with members of the US Disabled Olympic Ski Team.
Beside snow skiing in the winter, the group holds a yearly water ski clinic (thought to be the largest in the US), along with camping trips, bike trips, paintball, canoe trips and other activities. The organization’s motto is: “If I can do this I can do anything…” Started by veterans of the Vietnam War, over the years they have shifted from individuals who are “War Injured” to all those with all types of disabilities.
We would like to invite everyone to attend the Mixers with Shakers event held on Thursday, November 12that 5:30PM at the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Airport. The cost at the door is $10 – and tips for your favorite bartender! IQ Inc. will also be collecting donations from now until November 12th. For those not attending, please feel free to forward your donation to:
Barbara VanKirk
c/o IQ Inc.
4071 Lillian Avenue
Murrysville, PA 15668
Thank you in advance for your efforts to make this event a success!!!
Oct
07
07
Pittsburgh’s job market ranked in top third!
By MikeD under In The News, Pittsburgh News
Need a job? The Steel City is ranked one of the best markets in the country! Check out the article by G. Scott Thomas from the Pittsburgh Business Times! Survey: Pittsburgh in top third of job markets, by G. Scott Thomas, Pittsburgh Business Times, October 7, 2009.
Sep
29
29
G-20 brings in the bucks for Pittsburgh!
By MikeD under G-20, In The News, Pittsburgh News
G-20 summit declared $35 million success for Pittsburgh! By Jeremy Boren, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 29, 2009.
Sep
25
25
Obama gives Pittsburgh thumbs up for G-20!
By MikeD under G-20, In The News, Pittsburgh News
Obama praises city in closing remarks, by Lou Corsaro, Pittsburgh Business Times, September 25, 2009.
Sep
24
24
Q&A w/Ann Dugan, Assistant Director of Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
By MikeD under Entrepreneurship, In The News, Pittsburgh News
Take a look at a recent interview with Ann Dugan of Pitt’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. IQ has had the good fortune of working with Ann through the IEE. It’s a great program for both established and aspiring entreprenurs. Of particular interest to us was Ann’s point regarding lessons she learned from her family’s business growing up…
You have to be quick to capitalize on opportunities. In my grandparents’ and mother’s generations, they had to make a couple systemic changes. They had to deal with World War II, which wasn’t the best for them, but the aftermath was. They decided to get out of the business of planing lumber and get more involved in distribution, and that’s when they added building supply products as well. They had to think of their competitive advantage and what they could do. In an entrepreneurial situation, you have to continually modify your vision and move it forward.
We agree with Ann’s sentiment. It’s so important to be agile today. You have to understand your competition and devise a strategy to create a competitive advantage.
Visit Keystone Edge to read more…..
Sep
24
24
Google CEO names Pittsburgh as a model for other cities to follow!
By MikeD under G-20, In The News, Pittsburgh News
Google CEO: Pittsburgh’s economy a model for others to follow, by Kim Lyons, Pittsburgh Business Times, September 23, 2009.
Sep
23
23
The G-20 is Here and Pittsburgh is Ready!
By MikeD under G-20, In The News, Pittsburgh News
Ravenstahl: Pittsburgh ‘ready’ for G-20! By Kim Lyons, Pittsburgh Business Times, September 22, 2009.
For more information on the G-20 and Pittsburgh check out Pittsburgh G-20 Partnership
Sep
17
17
All eyes on Pittsburgh for G20 Conference!
By MikeD under G-20, In The News, Pittsburgh News
