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Page 1/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYA Special Thank YouFor 28 years and for many reasons corporations, small business owners, religious institutions andcommunity agencies have supported the Black Business Directory and Resource Guide. Some believeit makes good business sense for their brand to connect with a trusted outlet thatspeakstoourspecificaudience.Theyunderstandtheimportanceofnetworking and the advantage that the Black Directory offers for name, faceand company recognition it is their calling card at the fingertips of BlackDirectory users. Year after year, calls for the Black Directory have increased and now, inadditiontotheprintedBlackDirectorytheupdatedatyourfingertipsedition online at www.pittsburghblackdirectory.comresponds instantlytorequestsforthepublication.OnlineonecanreadanddownloadtheentireBlackDirectory!And,thelistingsofferup-to-datebusiness information. Visitors to the site can list their business oragency at anytime and within hours the listing will be activated.Abonusforeveryoneistheboldinspirationthatthefrontcover photos offer to the entire community and beyond. It saysfromconsultantstosoleproprietors;fromcontractorstonon-profitagencies;fromcorporationstoartsandeducation,AfricanAmericansinthegreaterPittsburghregionhaveasignificantpresence.Thosewhoareseekingthesamepathcanseethemselvesinthepicturesandimagineonedaythetitleorbusiness association under their own photo on the cover of the BlackDirectory. So, on behalf of the community, thank you to the advertisers,andonbehalfoftheadvertisers,thankyoutothecommunity.Together we will make each other successful.Lets continue to make good use of the Greater PittsburghBlackBusinessDirectoryandResourceGuidebysupportingone another.Thank youPublisherPhoto: Benton Design Studio PhotographyPage 2/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYTABLE OF CONTENTSWhite PagesAccounting/Bookkeeping...................................... 13Advertising Agencies............................................ 13Advertising Specialties......................................... 13Appliance Repair .................................................. 13Afrocentric Artists/Galleries.................................. 14Architects ............................................................ 15Attorney .............................................................. 15Automobile Sales/Service..................................... 17Automobile Road Service..................................... 18Bakers/Bakery..................................................... 18Banquet Halls...................................................... 18Bar-B-Que........................................................... 19Barbeque Sauce.................................................. 19Barber Shops...................................................... 19Beauty Salons..................................................... 19Beauty Supplies ................................................... 21Bed And Breakfast............................................... 21Bonding.............................................................. 21Business Consultants........................................... 21Candies/Confections............................................ 23Carpet................................................................ 23Caterers.............................................................. 23Cigars................................................................. 23Cleaning Service.................................................. 23Clothing/Boutiques.............................................. 23Computer Technology.......................................... 24Concierge Services.............................................. 24Consignment/Thrift Shops.................................... 24Contractors/Home Improvement ........................... 27Dance Instruction................................................ 28Daycare Centers.................................................. 28Demolition.......................................................... 28Dog Trainer......................................................... 28Dry Cleaners....................................................... 28Electricians .......................................................... 29Embroidery......................................................... 29Employment/Training Diversity Training................. 29Engineers ............................................................ 29Entertainment/DJs.............................................. 30Event Planning.................................................... 31Fashion Consulting ............................................... 31Fast Food............................................................ 31Federal Credit Unions ........................................... 31Fitness................................................................ 31Funeral Homes.................................................... 32Furniture New..................................................... 32Gifts................................................................... 32Health Services.............................................. 33Cardiology ........................................................... 36Dentists.............................................................. 36Family Practice Medicine...................................... 36Hematology........................................................ 36Internal Medicine ................................................. 36Mental Health Practitioners ................................... 38Obstetrics/Gynecology......................................... 38Oncology............................................................ 38Ophthalmology.................................................... 38Osteopathic ......................................................... 38Pediatrics............................................................ 38Physicians........................................................... 38Podiatry.............................................................. 38Pulmonary Disease.............................................. 38Insurance ............................................................ 40Interior Designs ................................................... 41Internet Media Design & Marketing ....................... 41Janitorial Services................................................ 42Janitorial Supplies ................................................ 42Jewelry............................................................... 42Landscaping........................................................ 42Legal Services..................................................... 43Limousine Service ................................................ 43Massage (See Spas)............................................ 43Mobile Communications....................................... 43Modeling/Talent Agencies..................................... 43Motivational Speakers.......................................... 43Movers ................................................................ 43Music/CDs.......................................................... 43Networking Marketing Opportunity....................... 43Night Clubs/Taverns............................................. 43Notary................................................................ 44Obituaries........................................................... 44Painting Contractors............................................ 45Personal Trainer.................................................. 45Photographers..................................................... 45Plumbing............................................................ 45Printing............................................................... 45Real Estate .......................................................... 45Restaurants......................................................... 46Silk Screening/Custom Printing............................. 47Solar Panel Installation........................................ 47Spas................................................................... 47Sporting Goods................................................... 47Sports/Recreation................................................ 47Technology Infrastructure Construction................. 47Telephone Systems.............................................. 47Transportation..................................................... 47Travel/Tours........................................................ 48Vendors.............................................................. 48Video Productions................................................ 48Virtual Assistants................................................. 49Yoga Instruction.................................................. 49Yellow Pages.................................................. 51Business Resource............................................... 51Corporate Purchasing ........................................... 56 MBE/DBE............................................................ 65Blue PagesAgencies/Organizations........................................ 71Church Directory................................................. 95Page 3/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYADVERTISERS INDEXA For The People Insurance Agency........................................... 40A Womans Touch Fashions ................................................ 22 & 50African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pa.......... 56Afro American Music Institute.................................................... 72All Pro Appliance Repair............................................................ 15Allegheny Co Housing Authority................................................ 84American Cancer Society............................................................ 36American Diabetes Association ................................................... 39August Wilson Center .................................................................. 73Autism Speaks............................................................................. 38Ayanna Lyles PhD....................................................................... 28B-Pep......................................................................................... 100Benton Design Photography........................................................ 50Bidwell Training Center.............................................................. 92Brotha Ash Productions............................................................... 15Buices Styling Salon................................................................... 18Bynums Marketing & Communications Inc................. Inside backBusiness Liaison.......................................................................... 46Carmen Robinson........................................................................ 16Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.................................................... 76CCAC ........................................................................................... 90Center for Womens Entrepreneurship ......................................... 54Certainty Tech Telecom Inc................................................ 48 & 65Chef Kevin Watson/Savoy Restaurant......................................... 31Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh................................................ 72Christyles Beauty & Barber Shop............................................... 18Constance Thornhill/Brown Insurance Agency........................... 41Corporate Diversity Assoc........................................................... 28D & D Interiors ............................................................................ 17Danas Styling Salon .................................................................... 19Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged BusinessEnterprise............................................................................... 52DeWayne Chandler Sr/Comcast.................................................. 46DID & Assoc............................................................................... 21Divine Hair Studio....................................................................... 21Dorseys Digital Image................................................................ 43Dr Diane Johnson Podiatrist........................................................ 36East Liberty Family Health Care Center..................................... 34Equal Opportunity Review Commission..................................... 54Family Links................................................................................ 83Family Resources......................................................................... 77First Step Recovery Homes......................................................... 82Franklin Robinson....................................................................... 16Freedom Unlimited...................................................................... 78G & E Interiors............................................................................ 32Gateway Health Plan..................................................... Inside frontGeneva College/CUBM............................................................... 91Giant Eagle.................................................................................. 25Go Small Biz.Com ....................................................................... 21Greater PGH Community Food Bank......................................... 78Grogans Moving & Storage ............................................... 43 & 67Highmark..................................................................................... 33Hill District Consensus Group.................................................... 82Hill District Federal Credit Union............................................... 30Housing Authority/Pittsburgh...................................................... 81ID Ritter .............................................................................. 44 & 64Imani Christian Academy............................................................ 94John J Tate/Lincoln Heritage....................................................... 41Jones Funeral Home.................................................................... 32Jones Printing........................................................................ 13, 45Kuntu Repertory Theatre............................................................. 74Lavelle Real Estate...................................................................... 46Makitarra Studios........................................................................ 14Manchester Youth Development Center...................................... 85Marsha Grayson........................................................................... 17Milton Raiford............................................................................. 17Minority Business Opportunity Committee................................ 54MRO Concierge Services............................................................ 24Nationtime Video......................................................................... 48NEED ........................................................................................... 75Nolens Painting & Interior Decorating ....................................... 44Onyx Woman Network................................................................ 88Peculia Shoes............................................................................... 23Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics .............................. 90Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency ....................................... 60Pittsburgh Chapter of the NAACP.............................................. 79Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc........................................... 86Pittsburgh Courier ........................................................................ 69Pittsburgh Parking Authority....................................................... 61Pittsburgh Pirates......................................................................... 59Pittsburgh Public Schools............................................................ 58Pittsburgh Restoration & Construction Services Inc.................. 27Pittsburgh Urban Media.............................................................. 22PJ Dick Trumbull Lindy Paving.................................................. 59Poole Bonding............................................................................. 20Port Authority.............................................................................. 58Professional Limousine Service......................................... 49 & 66Recent Deaths.............................................................................. 32Representative Jake Wheatley..................................................... 12RMU Vets Center ......................................................................... 55Roland Ford................................................................................. 27RS Supply........................................................................... 42 & 63Sandra Gould Ford ....................................................................... 88Savoy Jazz.................................................................................... 47Savoy Restaurant..................................................................... BackShades of Style............................................................................ 17Shady Side Academy................................................................... 94Simmies Restaurant & Lounge................................................... 47Sisters Beauty Supply................................................................. 19SitaraSocial Marketing................................................................ 41Softer Side Seminars Inc............................................................. 42Surface Stripe-ing & Painting............................................ 44 & 67Sweet Inspirations ........................................................................ 42Talk Magazine............................................................................. 29Tene Croom Communications.................................................... 49Terry Collier & Assoc .................................................................. 12The Midwife Center.................................................................... 37The POISE Foundation................................................................ 70The Soul Pitt................................................................................ 26Three Rivers Adoption Council................................................... 80Three Rivers Youth...................................................................... 85UJAMAA Collective........................................................... 14 &71United Way.................................................................................. 71University of Pittsburgh ............................................................... 89UPMC.......................................................................................... 11UPMC Insurance Services Division............................................ 57Virtual Information Processing................................................... 49Volunteers of America................................................................. 93Willis Grill................................................................................... 18Woodsons Sporting Goods .......................................................... 23WPMSDC.................................................................................... 51Young Men & Womens African Heritage Assoc........................ 79Page 4/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYIra D. Ritter, CEOID Ritter CompanyID Ritter Jr Company Inc provides a full range of commercial paintingservices to both the public and private sectors. Mr. Ritter, CEO of thecompanyhasover31yearsofexperiencebeginningasapaintershelperinhighschoolandwhileattendingTuskegeeInstitute.AftergraduatinghereturnedtoPittsburghandworked21yearswithhisfather. His management style provides the company with the leadershiptocompletemajorprojectslikeUPMCMainHeadquartersattheUSSteelBuilding,theEncore18storyhighriseon7thSt,theCenturyBuilding, Bedford Hills Phase II & III, Garfield Housing Phase I, II &III,LongwoodatOakmontandtheKaufmanCenter.IDRitterCompany has a reputation built on a foundation of beauty, integrity anda strong work ethic.See ad on page 44 & 64. 412-362-8100Carmen Robinson, Attorney at LawThe Law Office of Carmen L. RobinsonPrior to becoming a lawyer, Carmen Robinson served over 15 years asa Pittsburgh police officer and spent over a decade investigating crimes,working closely with prosecutors, and building criminal cases. Out oflaw school, Attorney Robinson served four years as a law clerk to boththeSupremeCourtofPennsylvaniaandCommonPleasCourtofAlleghenyCounty.Todaysheusesherinsiderlawenforcementexperienceasshedefendsclientsaccusedofcriminalmisconduct.Inadditiontohercriminalpractice,AttorneyRobinsonhashandledsuccessfully,civilcasesinvolvingpersonalinjury,employmentanddiscrimination.IfyouareinterestedinanattorneywhohasacommunitystakeinyourmatterconsiderCarmenL.Robinsonasyour counsel.See ad on page 16. 412-897-1163www.lawofficeofcarmenrobinson.comKarla Threadgill Byrd, Executive DirectorCenter for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM)Karla ThreadgillByrdisExecutiveDirectoroftheCenterforUrbanBiblicalMinistry(CUBM),anon-profiteducationalorganizationfoundedandfundedbyAfricanAmericanpastors.Underherleadership, CUBM has grown from offering a single degree to offeringthree through Geneva College enabling students to earn an Associate ofArtsdegreeinChristianMinistry,BusinessManagementorHumanServiceandnowboastsover200graduates.ManystudentshavefurtheredtheireducationearningBachelorandMastersdegrees.Aspart of the CUBM experience, Ms. Byrd has taken students on missiontrips to Europe and the East African country of Kenya. Ms. Byrd is anactivealumnimemberofthePittsburghchapterofJackandJillofAmericaandshecurrentlyservesontheboardoftheGirlScoutsofWestern Pennsylvania.See ad on page 91. 412-247-9010 www.cubm.orgChaz Kellem, Manager of Diversity InitiativesPittsburgh PiratesChazKellem,astheManagerofDiversityInitiativeswiththePittsburgh Pirates, leads by example to help the community and regioninmakingPittsburghabetterplacetoliveandwork.ChazisaPittsburghnativethatmanagesinnovativeprogramsandoutreacheffortstoengagediversecommunitiesforthePittsburghPirates.Heservesonseveralnon-profitboardsincludingtheHOPENetwork,ConsumerHealthCoalition,UCP/CLASSandtheHillHouseAssociation.Mr.KellemearnedabachelordegreefromEdinboroUniversityofPAinHealth&Physicaleducationandiscurrentlyworking on a Masters degree at Robert Morris University.See ad on page 59. 412-323-5000 www.pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.comBeverly Moore, Assistant Executive Director of OperationsAllegheny County Housing AuthorityServingingovernmenthousingforover30years,Ms.Mooresexpertise helped lead the ACHA to repeatedly hold the coveted HUDHighPerformerstatus,andsuccessfullyachieveamassive,HUDdriven business paradigm shift from Centralized Management systemstoDecentralized AssetManagementsystems-savingthe ACHA2.8milliondollars.Ms.MooreholdsaMastersdegreeinProfessionalLeadership from Carlow University and a Masters of Divinity degreefrom the Christian Bible Seminary of Independence, Missouri. She isalso an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Carlow University.See ad on page 84. 412-402-2511 www.achsng.comTen Croom, PresidentTen Croom CommunicationsJournalist Ten Croom worked for 28 years at American Urban RadioNetworkswiththelastseventeenasDirectorofNews.Sheleftthenetwork in August 2011 to form Ten Croom Communications, wheresheisPresident.Tenisalsoacompellingpublicspeakerwhocanmotivate,educateandentertain.In2011,shewasapanelistatanational summit in Pittsburgh on the image of black males in the media.Amongtheexclusiveinterviewsshedidin2011waswithOctaviaSpencer, star of the award winning movie, The Help. Co-Chair of theBlack Press Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists(NABJ,)TenstrivestorepresenttheneedsofNABJmemberswhowork at black owned media. Ten is regularly featured on BBC Londonshows, including the Doton Adebayo Show.See ad on page 49. 412-478-1815 www.tc-communications.comKemo Crawford,Vice President & COOAugust Wilson Center for African American CultureMr.CrawfordistheVicePresidentandCOOoftheAugustWilsonCenter for African American Culture. In this position, Mr. Crawford isresponsibleforfacilitymanagement,operations,andtheoverallcustomer experience at the Center. Prior to joining the Center in 2010,Mr. Crawford, a registered architect, worked for Oxford DevelopmentCompanyandseveralPittsburghbasedarchitecturalfirms.Mr.CrawfordholdsaBAdegreeinarchitecturefromCarnegieMellonUniversity, and is currently completing his MBA at the Kellogg Schoolof Management, Northwestern University.See ad on page 73. 412-258-2700 www.augustwilsoncenter.orgMEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERIra D. Ritter Carmen Robinson Karla Threadgill Byrd Chaz Kellem Beverly Moore Ten Croom Kemo CrawfordPage 5/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYMEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERJohn Bettis, III, COOThe Rock EntertainmentTheRockEntertainmentownsandmanagesSAVOYRestaurant,FEVERUSA, ECCJ Real Estate Management and J & P Property Management inNevadaandMaximumMaleSpainScottsdale,Arizona.Mr.BettisisSeniorVPofUrbanLendingSolution(ULS).PriortoULS,hewasPresident of Urban Mortgage Michigan. Before joining Urban Mortgage,asanexecutivemortgagebankerwithQuickenLoanshegeneratedover$50 million in loan revenue and was consistently a top producer. Mr. Bettis,alsoPresidentofChuckSandersCharities,isaboardmemberofFamilyServices of Western PA, CareFirst Community Health Services in Detroit,and an advisory board member for the Jerome Bettis The Bus Stops HereFoundation and the Reggie McKenzie Foundation. The Savoy Restaurant inPittsburgh introduces first-class dining in a first-class setting.See ad on Back Cover. 412-281-0660 www.savoypgh.comCharles Chuck Sanders, CEOUrban Lending Solutions, The Rock EnterprisesChuck Sanders CharitiesChuck Sanders, one of 10 children born to the late Charles and RosemarieSanders,excelledintheclassroomandonthefootballfield.AnAll-AmericanHeismanTrophycandidate,hewasdraftedbytheSanDiegoChargers, he played one season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, followed by theNew York Giants and LA Rams. After his NFL Career, Mr. Sanders workedas a Real Estate Information Specialist and launched a non-profit, Join aTeam,NotaGangandin2009withhiswifeElisa ToddSandersstartedUrbanSettlementServices,LLCrankedin2009byBlackEnterpriseMagazine a top 100 minority-owned corporation with over 200 employeesand $50 million plus in annual sales. They have three boys Charles, JoshuaandCaleb.In2010,heopenedtheSavoyRestaurantinPittsburghtointroduce first-class dining in a first-class setting.See ad on Back Cover. 412-281-0660 www.savoypgh.comToni Y. Silva-Jeter, Director of Supplier Relations The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)Ms.JeterjoinedUPMCin2006toprovidestrategicdirectiontotheSupplierDiversityProgram;leadtheSupplyChainManagement(SCM)Social Responsibility Program including the Green Initiative and to developaVendorManagementProgram.Withover30yearsofexperienceinbusiness administration, under her leadership her department developed anintegrationstrategy,whichaddressessustainability,integrationandaccountability.PriortoUPMC,Ms.Jeterwas VPandSupplierDiversityManager at The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) responsible for thestrategicdirectionandmarketingofbusinessrelatedtoMW/DBEsinPNCs footprint in six states. Ms. Jeter earned a BS and MS Degree fromtheUniversityofPittsburghandisactivewiththeNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil,theUrbanLeagueofPittsburghandtheAfrican American Chamber.See ad on page 11. 412-647-6665 www.upmc.eduNatisha D. Frye Cowling, Program Coordinator, SupplierDiversity ProgramThe University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)Natisha Cowling joined UPMCs Supplier Diversity Program team in 2011wheresheisresponsiblefororganizingandmaintainingtheonlineregistration portal of 1700 vendors within the UPMC Supply chain vendorsystem which includes 500 active suppliers. She also monitors diversity intheemployeetransitdepartment.Inadditiontobeinganaccomplishedgraphicdesigner,Ms.Cowlingisskilledinavarietyoftechnologyplatformsandhasextensiveexperienceinnavigatingbusinessadministrationandmanagementcomputer-basedprograms.PriortoUPMC, Ms. Cowling, was the event coordinator and administration liaisonwiththeWesternPAMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil.ShehasadegreeinInteriorDesignfromthe ArtInstitute,acertificateinbusinessstart up and program management and is currently working on her MBA atthe CalU of PA.See ad on page 11. www.upmc.comMark Lewis, CPA, President & CEOPOISE FoundationMarkLewisgraduatedfromMichiganStateUniversitywithadegreeinaccounting. His work experience includes employment at Price Waterhousebefore joining Ernst & Young LLP where in five years he reached the levelof Senior Manager. Mr. Lewis joined POISE Foundation board in 1996 andin2002wasappointedCEO.HesactiveinthecommunityandservesasTreasurerontheboardsofAugustWilsonCenterandProgramtoAidCitizenEnterprise,BayerCenterforNonprofitManagement,CommunityInvestment Network, and National Center for Nonprofit Management, andheisChairofTheHeinzEndowments African AmericanMaleInitiativeAdvisoryBoard.Mr.LewisisagraduateofLeadershipPittsburghXXII,servesasanElderandTrusteeofDeliveranceBaptistChurchandisamember of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.See ad on page 70. 412-281-4967 www.poisefoundation.orgLeah R. Thomas Owner of A Womans Touch Fashion Clothing andAccessoriesLeah Thomas started her business doing home shows. After taking classesinbusinessstart-upsheopenedaboutiquein Wilkinsburgwhereshehasbeenlocatedfornineyears.Herpassionforfashionwascultivatedasayoungchildinchurchwheresheadmiredthebeautyandcoordinationofwomen parishioners leading to her motto, Seek clothing that brings out theinner beauty in you. She enjoys matching colors and styles that fit clientsskin tone and body structure and credits her success to GOD, hard work, hercustomers and models. She is inspired to succeed by her mother and father,herdaughterStarrwhohasherbusinessinfashiondesignandalterationsand her son Isaiah. She is as a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church.See ad on page 22.Keith Giles, CEO and FounderFirst Step RecoveryKeith Giles, CEO and Founder of First Step Recovery Homes, Inc. a not forprofitorganizationwaslaunchedin1992toprovidetemporary,safe,structured housing for men suffering the chemical effects of addiction. Mr.Giles is a licensed minister with degrees as a criminal justice specialist andamasterofaddictionbelievesthattheworstthingfamilymembersandfriendscandoiswatchalovedonedestroytheirlifethroughdrugandalcohol addiction. First Steps mandate is to assist in the transformation ofmen in their recovery to build a safe and stable family structure to inspirethemtobecomethementhatGodpurposedthemtobe.Mr.GileshasreceivednumerousawardsincludingPARecovery Alliances Ambassadorfor Recovery and the Dr. Abraham Twerski Award. Mr. Keith Giles wants tokeepfaithandhopealivedeclaringthataddictioncanbearrestedandrecovery is possible.See ad on page 82. 412-673-2113John Bettis, III Charles ChuckSanders,Toni Y. Silva-Jeter Natisha D. FryeCowlingMark Lewis Leah R. Thomas Keith GilesPage 6/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYRobert Hill, Vice Chancellor Public AffairsUniversity of PittsburghRobertHillisresponsiblefornews,marketing,mediarelations,weband executive communication at the University of Pittsburgh and is theschoolsprimaryspokesperson.HeisthepublisherofPittMagazineandPittChronicle.PriortoPitt,Mr.Hillserved20yearsasa VPatSyracuseUniversity.Mr.HillrecountstheBlackexperienceinhisexhibitionFreeatLast?SlaveryinPittsburghinthe18thand19thCenturies;inhisdocumentaryK.LeroyIrvis:theLionofPennsylvania;andinthebiennialpublicationBlueGold&Black:Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg Reports on the Pitt African AmericanExperience.Mr.HillholdsaHarvardUniversitycertificateinmanagement,anMSdegreefromManhattanCollege,aBSdegreefromNYUsSternSchoolofBusinessandanAASdegreefromManhattan Community College.See ad on page 89. 412-624-8891 www.pitt.eduRussell and Kathy Bynum, President & Vice PresidentBynums Marketing & Communications, Inc.Release the Power of Creativity! Is the slogan of Bynums Marketing &Communications, Inc founded over 27 years ago by Russell and KathyBynum.Thefirmhelpssmallbusinesses,non-profitsandmajorcorporationsincreasesales,createawarenessandreachtheirtargetmarket.Bynumsoffersmarketing,advertising,publicrelationsandaward winning graphic design. The firm is effective in traditional andnewmediaincludingprint,outofhome,broadcast,webandsocialmedia. The organization consults and does coaching in public relations,idea generation and graphics design. They are available for workshopsin advertising, design, youth, minority marketing and public relations.According to their clients, the firm knows how to get results. Visit themon facebook or on the web at: www.bynums.com.See ad on Inside Back Cover. 412-471-4332 www.bynums.comA. Fulton Meachem, Jr. Executive DirectorHACPA Fulton Meachem, Jr. Executive Director of the Housing Authority ofthe City of Pittsburgh. Prior to Pittsburgh, Mr. Meachem rose throughtheranksofthe Winston-SalemHousing AuthorityandservedastheInterim Executive Director. He is credited with redesigning the housingauthoritys business model from a public to quasi-private sector model.Under his leadership the Pittsburgh Housing Authority has opened twoseniorcitizensapartmentsandlaunchedtheGarfieldhousingdevelopment project.See ad on page 81. 412-456-5116 www.hacp.orgRobin Beckham, OwnerBeckham Media LLCBeckhamistheownerofBeckhamMediaLLCpublicrelationsandcreative marketing company located in Pittsburgh. Beckham representsanumberofhighprofileclientsandmanagespublicrelations,communicationsandmarketingopportunitiesforvariouscompaniesand agencies. For over twenty years, Beckham has enjoyed working inthetelevisionindustryinfrontofthecameraasaNews Anchor&Reporter,andanAwardWinningWriter&Producer.Additionally,Beckham has represented and managed Public Affairs Departments foranumberofcorporations.BeckhamservesasaBoardMemberwithThree Rivers Adoption. Beckham is also the founder and editor of thefollowing urban news websites. See ad on page 22. 412-310-5967www.PittsburghUrbanMedia.com, www.SeattleUrbanMedia.com,www.NationalUrbanMedia.comPhillipe R. Petite, ManagerCity of Pittsburgh Equal Opportunity Review Commission(EORC)PhillipePetitemanagestheEqualOpportunityReviewCommissionincluding those related to making the contract and procurement processmore equitable to Minority and Women owned businesses ensuring thatprime contracting opportunities are open and fair to minority inclusion.The Commission offers business owners training, technical assistanceandcapacitybuilding.PriortojoiningtheEORC,Mr.PetitewasLegislative AssistantandResearch AnalysttothelatespeakerofthePennsylvania House of Representatives, K. Leroy Irvis.See ad on page 54. 412-255-8804 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/eorcJackie Dixon, Director of Government RelationsGiant Eagle, Inc.JackieDixon,DirectorofGovernmentRelations,GiantEagle,Inc.ensures that the company maintains a visible position with federal, stateandlocalgovernmentofficials,staffmembers,andrepresentativesofbusinesstradeassociations,andwithcommunitygroupsinPennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. Ms. Dixon serves asa VPofLadiesHospital AidSociety,SecretaryofCarlowUniversityBoardofTrustees,alsotheboardofthePittsburghBotanicGarden,ChildWatchofPittsburgh,andHeritageCommunityInitiativesinBraddock.SheisanactivememberoftheHomewood/SquirrelHillReddUpCoalition,theHighmarkMedicalReviewCommittee,theLeagueofWomenVoters,theAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen,theFoxChapelRotaryClub,theWorldAffairsCouncilofPittsburgh,theNationalCouncilofJewish Women,andBibleCenterChurch in Homewood.See ad on page 25.Regina Moore & Terra MonroeGE InteriorsGEInteriorsisnamedinhonorofthefoundersparents,GeorgeandEmily.CharlesMonroeandwife,Nina,carriedtheirentrepreneurialspiritwiththeestablishmentofG&EInteriorsin1991. Atruefamilyendeavor, after the death of their father and founder, Charles Monroe,sonCharlesanddaughterRegina,andgranddaughter Terracontinuedthe family legacy of G&E Interiors. The stores objective is to providequalityproductsatgoodprices,supplyingtheclientsneedswithadvantages like one year layaway and delivery. G&E Interiors furniturealso has been featured in various theater and film productions, like themovie Mafia, and customers have ranged from celebrities to hometownfootball players.See ad on page 32. 412-731-5265MEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERRobert Hill Russell and KathyBynumA. Fulton Meachem,Jr. Robin Beckham Phillipe R. Petite Jackie Dixon Regina Moore &Terra MonroePage 7/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYPage 8/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYGeorge Massie, Vice PresidentRS Supply Company LLC GeorgeMassie,VPofRSSupplyLLCbeganhisgroundupcareerworkinginfoodserviceatSt.FrancisHospital.Hismanagernoticedhispassionandpotentialandselectedhimtoreceiveascholarshipthrough(Marriott)SodexoFoodServiceCompanytoattendthePittsburgh Institute of Culinary Arts to become an executive chef. Aftergraduation, he worked in the industry for 18 years. When approachedto work for a budding company, he took a leap of faith and joined RonScottofRSSupplyLLC. Ascompany VP,Mr.MassieoverseessalesandbelievesRSSupplywillbecomethelargestregionalsupplierforpaper,chemicalandjanitorialsupplies.GivingbackisparamounttoMassie as exemplified by his service as the VP of a Christian softballleague.Mr.MassieattendsShilohCommunityMissionaryBaptistChurch.See ad on page 42 & 63. 412-287-5067 www.rssupply.comRonald Scott Jr., President and CEORS Supply Company LLC In2004,whenMr.ScottfoundedRSSupplyhismissionwasandremainstoprovidejanitorialandmaintenancesolutionsbasedonhonesty,integrity,anddedicationtohisclients.Hisdedicationtoservingabroaderrangeofclientsledhimtopurchase5,400squarefeetofwarehouseonHamiltonAvenue.AlongwithGeorgeMassie,VicePresidentofthecompany,Mr.ScottisbuildingRSSupplytoreach new markets and to provide a retail outlet from the new locationfor his products in the community.See ad on page 42 & 63. 412-287-5067 www.rssupply.comGrace Robinson, Owner & OperatorState Farm AgencyGrace Robinson is the first African American woman in Western PA toown and operate a State Farm Insurance Agency. In business for morethan30years,Ms.Robinsoncontinuestogrowherbusinessandexpand services to her clients. Ms. Robinson obtained her BA degreefromtheUniversityofPittsburghandanMBAfromPointParkUniversity. In 1992 Ms. Robinson founded Tomorrows Future, Inc., amentoringentrepreneurialandjob-trainingprogramforteens.Underher leadership and with a cadre of volunteers, over 300 students havebenefittedfromtheprogram.Herdevotiontocommunityandfamilyextendstoherhometownin Alabamawheresheestablishedthe ToddTown Historical Society to preserve the town founded by her ancestorsand is home to many of her relatives.See ad on page 40. 412-682-7383 www.gracerobinson.netAshley G. Woodson, CEO and FounderBrotha Ash Productions Media, LLCAshley G. Woodson is the CEO and founder of Brotha Ash ProductionsMedia, LLC, which includes Brotha Ash Productions Primary CulturalCommunity Website and B.A.P. Television. He started out as a hip-hopdancerandin1995hebegancoordinatingNew YorkCityshoppingtrips,cabaretsandotherspecialevents.Hiscompanywasofficiallyfounded in 2001 and in 2004 he launched the company website. He hasmany awards including the site being selected as the Best Website intheEastCoastbyBlackWebAwards.com.TheCityofPittsburghdeclaredNovember9thasBrothaAshProductionsDay.B.A.P.Media,LLCisamajorstapleintheTri-Stateareaandacrossthecountry.See ad on page 15. 412-758-4662 www.BrothaAshProductions.comRuth Byrd-Smith, DirectorAllegheny County MW/DBE DepartmentMs. Smith was appointed to her position in 2004 by Allegheny CountyChief Executive Dan Onorato to oversee the certification of minority,womenanddisadvantagedbusinessenterprises,technicalassistanceprograms, and dissemination of contracting opportunities. She is Chairof the Governors Advisory Commission on African American Affairs,VP of the National Association of Women in Construction, SouthwestPAEngineeringOutreach,AfricanAmericanChamber,MW/DBGovernmentalCommitteeandtheUnifiedCertificationOversightBoard. Ms. Byrd-Smith earned an associate degree in liberal arts fromCommunityCollegeofAlleghenyCountyandaBSdegreeinCorporate Communications from Point Park College.See ad on page 45. 412-350-4309 www.alleghenycounty.us/mwdbeWilliam Hawthorne, CEOA For The People Insurance Agency, Inc.WilliamJ.HawthorneattendedClarionStateUniversityandOhioInstituteofTechnology,wherehereceivedaDegreeinElectronics.After working for General Motors and Jarrell-Ash, a division of FisherScientific he moved on to Meridian Insurance Company as a ComputerConsultant. In 1991, he launched A For The People Insurance Agency,Inc.withamissiontoprovidethecommunitywithaffordablequalityinsuranceandlocatedhisbusinessintheheartoftheHillDistrict. AForThePeopleInsuranceAgencyrepresentsover35insurancecompaniesservingover21,000clients.Mr.HawthorneistheformerChairoftheInsuranceClubofPittsburgh,PresidentoftheNewHillDistrict Business Association, Director and founder of A For the PeopleInsurance TrainingInstitute,BoardMemberofMyBrothersKeeper,West Penn Minority Junior Golf Association and Bridgeway Capital.See ad on page 40. 412-621-5581 www.aforthepeople.comDonna Baxter, CEOThe SoulPittDonnaMicheleBaxteristheCEOofSoulPittMedia,aninternetmarketing and graphic design firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. Founded in2000,thisaward-winningcompanyhelpsindividuals,businessesandcorporationsconnectwiththeMinoritycommunitythroughTheSoulPitt.com,Pittsburghspremierminoritycommunityawardwinning web site; Soul Pitt Quarterly, a community magazine which isa spin-off of the website; and Soul Pitt Xtra radio show. This Tech Divaexplainstechnologyinwaysyouveneverheardmakingiteasytounderstand, funny, and entertaining while leaving audiences motivatedto Get Online or Get Left Behind! See ad on page 26. 412-407-SOUL www.donnambaxter.comMEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERGeorge Massie Ronald Scott Jr. Grace Robinson Ashley G. Woodson Ruth Byrd-Smith William Hawthorne Donna BaxterPage 9/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYMEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERAlexander Nichols Tamiko Stanley Sylvester Pace Valerie Njie Ronald L. Graham Cecelia Jenkins Jackie WilsonAlexander Nichols, President & CEOWestern Pennsylvania Minority Supplier DevelopmentCouncil (WPMSDC)Mr.NicholsleadstheWPMSDCinitsmissionofdevelopingopportunities for minority-owned businesses by certifying and linkingthemtocorporationsandpublicagencies.Mr.NicholssuccessfullyguidestheCouncilsmainfunctiontoregisterandcertifyminorityownedbusinessestoensurethatthesebusinessesare51%minorityownedandoperatedinaccordancewiththeguidelinessetbytheNationalMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil.TheWesternPACouncil is one of the 37 councils affiliated with the National MinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncilaBSDegreeinMathematicsfromSouth Carolina State University and a MA from Webster University.See ad on page 51. 412-391-4423 www.wpmsdc.orgTamiko Stanley, Assistant Director & Equal OpportunityOfficerPittsburgh Department of Personnel & Civil ServiceCommission TamikoL.StanleyistheAssistantDirectorintheDepartmentofPersonnelandCivilServiceCommissionandtheEqualEmploymentOpportunity Officer for Mayor Luke Ravenstahls Administration at theCityofPittsburgh.In2008shelaunchedthehugelysuccessfulDiverseCity365 Program to recognize, promote, and nurture a diversePittsburgh culture 365 days a year. It is the vision of this program toensurethefulfillmentofMayorLukeRavenstahlscommitmenttodiversity,equality,andinclusionwithintheCityofPittsburghandthroughouttheregion.TamikostartedhercareerinDiversitywithAffirmative Action in the Work/Life & Diversity Department at PNC.See ad on page 7. 412-255-2710 www.city.pittsburgh.pa.usSylvester Pace, President & CEONEED Negro Educational Emergency DriveAsthepresidentandCEOofNEED,Sylvesterhastransformedtheorganizationoverthelastdecadeintoanationallyrecognizedcollegeaccessprogram.ThroughhisleadershipNEEDleveragesanannualtwomilliondollarsinfundsinscholarshipsandgrants,financialassistance, mentoring, internships and counseling. Pace is also activelyinvolvedinestablishingandgrowinganendowmenttoensureasolidfinancialgrounduponwhichtobuildthegrowthoftheorganization.AsaformerNEEDrecipient,Mr.Pacerecognizesfirst-handthatacademicachievementisthefundamentalcriterionforstudentstoreach their potential. He is a proud and dedicated undergraduate degreeholder from Cheyney University, and also holds both a Masters DegreeinCounselingEducationandaCertificateinMarketingfromtheUniversity of Pittsburgh. See ad on page 75. 412-566-2760 www.needld.orgValerie Njie, Executive Director/Senior Vice-President,School DirectorBidwell Training Center AtBidwellTrainingCenterwhereMs.Njierecentlycelebrated30years,themissionisWECHANGELIVES.Valerieoverseesastatelicensed, accredited career school that has trained and placed thousandsofadultsinmeaningfuljobssince1968.SheattributesBidwellsremarkablesuccesstocollaboratingwithindustrytodesigntrainingprogramsthatresultinemploymentopportunities.Ms.Njieensuresthat students receive quality educational services and are treated withdignityandrespect.Valerieispassionateaboutprovidinglife-longexperiences that benefit graduates, their families and communities. ShereceivedaBSdegreeinEducationfromtheUniversityofPittsburghand a MS in Management from the University of Utah.See ad on page 92. 412-322-1773 www.bidwell-training.orgRonald L. Graham, Head of SchoolImani Christian AcademyRonaldL.GrahamjoinedImaniinSeptember2011astheHeadofSchool.This position is responsible for all functions and activities of theschoolonaday-to-daybasis.Mostrecentlythe AssociatePrincipalofPennHillsHighSchool,Mr.Grahambringstwenty-fiveyearsofexperienceinthefieldsofeducation,behavioralhealthandadministration.A graduate of Duquesne University with masters degreesin both Counseling Psychology and Educational Studies and Counseling,hehasheldpositionsintheYouthViolencePreventionProject,Pittsburgh,andintheCrisesInterventionProgramattheHolyFamilyInstitute.AtPennHillsHighSchoolhehasheldpositionsincludingBehaviorSpecialist,AlternativeEducationPrincipal,CounselorandAssociatePrincipal.Mr.GrahamisanativeofthePennHillsareaandcurrently resides in Penn Hills with his wife and two children.See ad on page 94. 412-731-7982 www.imanichristianacademy.orgCecelia Jenkins, Executive DirectorPittsburgh Community Services, Inc (PCSI)Cecelia A.JenkinsistheexecutivedirectorofPittsburghCommunityServices,Inc.AtPCSI,Ms.Jenkinsoverseestheimplementationoftheir mission of helping people and changing lives by servicing over10,000 people annually through workforce development, a food pantry,outreach for youth and a neighborhood safety program and by workingwith community organization partners. Ms. Jenkins has an MS degreeofPublicAdministrationfromtheUniversityofPittsburghandcertificationsfromCarnegieMellonUniversityandFloridaAtlanticUniversity.Ms.JenkinsremembersdemonstratingwithRev.MartinLutherKingJr.andwasamongthefirststudentstointegratetheLouisville public schools and to desegregate lunch counters.See ad on page 86. 412-904-4700 www.pghcsi.orgJackie Wilson, Executive DirectorThree Rivers AdoptionJackie Wilson heads one of the largest full service adoption agencies inWestern PA and one of a few that recruits for public and private childwelfareagencies.TheAgencywasrecognizedbytheAdoptionExcellenceAwardfromtheU.S.DepartmentofHealth&HumanServices and Ms. Wilson was the recipient of the 2005 National Angelin AdoptionfromtheCongressionalCoalitionon AdoptionInstitute.SheservesontheBoardoftheAdoptionExchangeAssociationandVoiceforAdoption,ispastchairofPAStateWideAdoptionandPermanency Network Advisory Board and is a member of the advisorycommittee for Pitts School of Social Work. Ms. Wilson holds a BASWand MSW from the University of Pittsburgh and is pursuing her PhD inat Indiana University of PA.See ad on page 80. 412-471-8722 www.3riversadopt.orgPage 10/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYMEET THE PEOPLE ON THE COVERL. Denise Edwards, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)SitaraSocial MarketingL.DeniseEdwards,COOofSitaraSocialMarketinganonlinesocialmediamarketingcompanythathelpsbusinessownersconnectwiththeir core customer online and she is the creator and administrator ofSpotlightPittsburgh.com,asocialinfluenceblogforandaboutPittsburgh. Ms. Edwards is a freelance journalist and is a contributingwriter for CBS local Pittsburgh. She is passionate about helping people,andsheenjoysbeingaconduitforinformationthatfacilitatesthatpassion. Ms. Edwards created SitaraSocial to fulfill a need by businessowners to level the playing field in the business arena, and to help smallto medium businesses reach their customers where they spend most oftheir timeonline. See ad on page 41. 412-726-9423 www.sitaramarketing.comEric M. Asongwed, PhD Chief Executive OfficerYMWAHADr.EricM.AsongwedistheCEOoftheYoungMen&WomensAfricanHeritageAssociation,Inc.anorganizationdedicatedtoensuring that youth and their families receive the best possible cultural,arts, and education programs. The organization galvanizes resources toprovide youth and their families with the knowledge, tools, and accessto resources to achieve self-sufficiency and be prepared for success inlife.Dr.Asongwedworksandcollaborateswithotherlikemindedorganizationstoprovideservicesandprogramsthatbenefitthoseinneed. Dr. Asongwed holds a PhD in Social and Comparative AnalysisinEducationfromtheUniversityofPittsburgh.Healsodonateshistime as a mentor and football coach at Pittsburghs Perry High School.See ad on page 79. 412-322-4008 www.ymwaha.orgEdward Greene, DBE Contract Compliance CoordinatorPort Authority, Allegheny CountyEdward Green is responsible for monitoring the activities of the DBEprogram at Port Authority to ensure maximum participation is providedamongminorityandwomenownedbusinessesandhemonitorscontrating the activity from inception to completion. Whether seekingopportunitiesforDBEsinconstructionorprofessionalservices,helooksforwaystointegratethesmallbusinessowner.BecauseMr.Greene is highly regarded in his field and is often called upon to soundadviceDBEsandhiscounterpartsintheindustry.InadditiontohisresponsibilitieswiththeDBEprogramMr.GreenecoordinatestheannualSpiritofKingawardswithhiscolleaguesandcommunitypartners at the Kingsley Association. Mr. Greene earned a BA degreein business administration from Point Park College.See ad on page 58. 412-566-5257www.ridegold.comPaul K. Brown, President & CEOProfessional Limousine Service PaulK.BrownstartedProfessionalLimousineServicein1994withonlyonelimousine.Hecontinuestoupgradehisfleetofluxurycarsand expanded to serve clients that include corporate executives, smallbusinessowners,weddingparties,prom-goers,aswellasothersforspecialoccasions.PLSisavailable24-hoursadaytoconventiongroups,entertainersandclientswithbusyscheduleswithchauffeurstrainedtobeaccommodating,professionalandcourteous.PLSlimousines include luxury cars equipped to accommodate 10-12 guestsand upscale equipped vans that can accommodate 19. See ad on page 49. 412-338-1414 www.plslimo.comGail and Amber Roach, OwnersPeculia ShoesIn 2011, Gail Roach and her daughter Amber launched Peculia Shoes,a specialty store to meet the needs of women who require larger shoesizeandwanttohaveavarietyofstylishshoes.Thismotheranddaughterduoarefulfillingtheirdreamsofbeingentrepreneursandservicing themselves. Both mother and daughter are tall and require alargershoesizeandfoundtheselectionsavailabletothemwerenotfashion forward. After working more that 36 years with the PittsburghSchoolDistrictinSpecialEducation.Ms.Roachretiredtofulfillachildhood dream to own a business. Amber, a graduate of Norfolk Statewith a Bachelors degree in Marketing and an MBA gave the duo whatthey needed to have a solid foundation anchor Peculia Shoes.See ad on page 23. 412-766-3700Frederick A. Massey, Jr. CEOFamilyLinksFred Massey, a certified public accountant, is the CEO of Familylinks,Inc., a $20 million human service, non-profit organization dedicated toproviding family-centered, behavioral, social and developmental healthservices to children, adults and families. Prior to joining Familylinks,Mr. Massey held senior management positions at UPMC McKeesport,Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, and Holy Family Institute. He earnedhis Bachelor of Science from Duquesne University. Mr. Massey is alsoanElderatHigherCallWorldOutreachChurchwhereheisaffectionatelyknownas"ThePastorofFinance"andisthechurchaccountant. Raised in Braddock, Mr. Massey and his wife, Mary live inPennHills.Mr.MasseyservesastheSupervisoryCommitteeChairpersonfortheHillDistrictFederalCreditUnionandalsomaintainsabusinesspracticethatprovidesbookkeeping,taxpreparation and consulting services to small and growing businesses.See ad on page 83. 412-661-1800 www.familylinks.orgPaula B. Castleberry, Minority/Women BusinessCoordinatorPittsburgh Public SchoolsIn 2002, the Board of Directors approved a policy to increase minorityand women business participation in all procurements and contractingwithinthePittsburghPublicSchoolsystem.Ms.Castleberrysresponsibilitiesincludedeveloping,coordinatingandmaintainingaprogramthatdemonstrates,unquestionably,thePittsburghPublicSchoolscommitmenttothecommunityitserves.Ms.Castleberryisactive in the community including serving on the board of the WesternPennsylvania Minority Supplier Diversity Council.See ad on page 58. 412-488-4661 www.pps.k12.pa.us/mwbeL. Denise Edwards Eric M. Asongwed,PhDEdward Greene Paul K. Brown Gail Roach Frederick A. Massey,Jr.Paula B. CastleberryPage 11/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYOUR CITY THRIVESFROM THE DIVERSE BUSINESSESTHAT SUPPORT IT.At UPMC, were committed to supporting qualified minority, women-owned,and disadvantaged businesses that can supply goods and services to our area hospitals.We know that by counting on a greater number of quality suppliers, we are in a betterposition to serve and strengthen our communities. If you are a cost-competitiveminority, women-owned, or disadvantaged business, UPMC would like to talk toyou about opportunities to support the region were proud to call home.To learn more, visit UPMC.com/supplychain.UPMC is the employer of choice for more than 50,000 of our regions residents.To explore the diverse range of professional career opportunities we offer, visit us at UPMC.com/Careers.Page 12/COVER SECTION2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYWe extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support over the past8 years.We are honored to continue serving as your Representative in Harrisburg for this next term.Dont forget, my office offers these services atno cost;faxes, notary service, andcopying.We can also assist in procuringcar registrations, rent rebates, as well as anystate related issues and problems stop by or call The Peoples OfficePittsburgh Harrisburg2015 Centre Avenue 311 Irvis Office BuildingPittsburgh, PA15219 P.O. 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PortisCo-PublisherRecognizing the PossibilitiesAFROCENTRICARTISTS/GALLERIESLAVERNE KEMP HANDIWORKSPittsburgh.......................... 412-758-5667KENTE ARTS ALLIANCE1212 ManhattanPittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-322-0292www.kentearts.orgMANCHESTER CRAFTSMANS GUILD1815 Metropolitan StPittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-322-1773www.mcgjazz.comSAIHOU NJIEMAKITAARA STUDIOS1550 Woodbine StreetPittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-725-3803TINA WILLIAMS BREWER7310 Frankstown AvePittsburgh.......................... 412-371-3596www.tinawilliamsbrewer.comUJAMAA COLLECTIVE MARKETPLACE1901 Centre Ave Ste 100Pittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-228-5160Page 14/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYA non-profit enterprisesupporting the creativecooperative entrepreneurshipofwomen ofAfrican descent inthe Historic Hill District URBAN AGRICULTURE MARKETPLACE ON CENTRE AVENUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PREPARATION PROGRAM COOPERATIVE BUSINESSUjamaa Boutiqueand Offices1901 Centre Avenue, Suite 100Hill DistrictPittsburgh, PA 15219412-288-5160ujamaacoop@gmail.comLEARN MORE ATWWW.UMAACOLLECTIVE.ORGWant mailing labels ofBlack Directory listings?Call (412) 391-8208ARCHITECTSGRAVES DESIGN GROUP223 Fourth Ave Ste 3600Pittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-338-1976www.gravesdesigngroup.comMARVIN MILLER7219 MonticelloPittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-242-2677MILTON OGOT320 Anthon DrPenn Hills 15235................ 412-519-2897www.mo-architect.comATTORNEYCOUNCIL LAWCLAUDE COUNCIL1710 Buena Vista StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-231-8581CYNTHIA MOOREKIDS VOICE700 Frick Bldg 437 Grant StPittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-391-3100www.kidsvoice.orgHOMER S. BROWN LAWASSOCIATION400 Koppers Bldg436 Seventh AvePittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-261-6161www.hsbla.orgPage 15/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYALL PROAPPLIANCE REPAIRExperiencedin all major brands Stoves RefrigeratorsReliableTrustworthyReasonableCall for same day ornext day service412-241-4423JACQUELINE K STEVENS447 Fielding DrPenn Hills 15235................ 412-795-0623LENA BRYAN HENDERSON1367 Tanglewood DrPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-656-8250ALONZO BURNEY SR502 Fifth Ave Ste 301McKeesport 15132 .............. 412-664-7707LESTER CRAWFORD806 Rebecca AveWilkinsburg 15221 ............... 412-7312688VERDELL DEAN429 Forbes AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-471-1295LYNN R EMERSON5021 Noblestown RdOakdale 15071 ................... 724-693-0588PAUL ELLISPO Box 53105Pittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-512-4457SHEILA FORD6393 Penn AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-391-7412MARSHA H GRAYSON GRAYSON LAW FIRM LLC401 Wood St Ste 850Pittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-261-5529Mgrayson@graysonlawfirm-llc.comELDER MILTON RAIFORD235 Eastgate DrivePittsburgh 15235 ................ 412-508-0274miltonraiford@gmail.comCARMEN L ROBINSON4340 Stanton AvePittsburgh 15201 ................ 412-897-1163www.lawofficeofcarmenrobinson.cominfo@lawofficeofcarmenroninson.comTAYLOR LAW FIRM1382 Old Freeport RdSte 3ARPittsburgh 15238 ................ 412-242-8548TURNER-HAWKINS5345 US Steel Tower600 Grant StPittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-255-4110Page 16/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY Personal Injury Criminal & Juvenile Cases DUI412-897-1163www.lawofficeofcarmenrobinson.comOver 22 Years of Experience in the Criminal SystemGOT A CASE? CALLCarmen L. Robinson, Esq.Franklin L. 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Grayson, Esquiremgrayson@graysonlawfirm-llc.com401 Wood Street,Suite 850Pittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 261-5LAW(5529)www.graysonlawfirm-llc.com"Effective Legal Advocacy" in the general practice of law for more than 25 years in Estates, Family, Criminal, Personal Injury, and Employment LawElder MiltonRaifordAttorney At Law235 Eastgate DrivePittsburgh 15235 412-508-0274miltonraiford@gmail.comD&D INTERIORS4717 Coleridge St.,Pittsburgh, PA 15201Dwayne BEAR Pollard412-628-0656Residential & Commercial Construction Door & Window Installation Acoustic Ceilings Drywall Kitchen & Bathroom Reliable Insured ExperiencedAUTOMOBILE ROAD SERVICENATIONAL MOTOR CLUB OF AMERICA7344 Hamilton AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-628-7065Deborah McBroomwww.nmcfs.com/48870deborahh2001@gmail.comBAKERS/BAKERYAUNT CHERYLS BAKING & CATERING7737 Mark DrVerona 15147.................... 412-244-7719COBBLERWORLDPO Box 82555Swissvale 15218 ................. 412-584-2105Terina J Hicks Ownerwww.cobblerworld.cominfo@cobblerworld.comDANAS BAKERY720 N Homewood AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-731-0929BANQUET HALLSCABARET7928 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-241-1523GALAXY7276 Kelly StPittsburgh 15208NEW PITTSBURGH COLISEUM7310 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-908-3741SECOND BAPTIST MINISTRY HALL612 Coal Valley RdWest Mifflin 15122............. 412-461-7870BAR-B-QUEBBQ STU'S INCPO Box 111McKeesport 15134 .............. 412-673-6457Stu Wilson Preswww.Bbqstus.comStu@Bbqstus.comJEANS SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT730 Penn AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-242-4084JTS RIB SHACK11814 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-793-6264MR RIBBS1302 Fifth AvePittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-322-7427WILSONS BAR-B-QUE700 N TaylorPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-322-7427Page 18/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYEnjoyed by EveryoneFlavors: Tangy Mustard Hot n Spicy Hot MustardFind In Stores or Order Onlinewww.WILLISGRILL.comLee J. Willis, CEO 412-401-3966CHRISTYLESBeauty & Barber ShopMonday 10am-5pmTuesday-Saturday 9am-7pm722 Penn AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15221412.247.1200christyles@comcast.netwww.christyles.samsbiz.comBUICES STYLING SALONHair Den for Practical Men and Women412-566-9217Fax 412-471-3611email: napolean@libcom.comTuesday-Friday 9am-7pmSaturday 9am-7pm2158 Wylie AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219BARBEQUE SAUCEWILLIS GRILL.......................................... 412-401-3966www.willisgrill.comWOOD-SIDES ALL PURPOSEMUSTARD SAUCE.......................................... 412-969-6198BARBER SHOPSBARBERS INN7434 WashingtonPittsburgh 15218 ................ 412-271-7434BATS BARBER SHOP5911 Penn AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-362-7121BIG ALS UNISEX HAIR SALON2028 Monongahela AvePittsburgh 15218 ................ 412-351-5008BUICES BARBERSHOP2158 Wylie AvePittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-566-9217EAST LIBERTY KUTS115 Highland AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-363-8655EASTERN HAIRLINES5114 Penn AvePittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-441-9411KOOL KUTZ334 Fifth AveMcKeesport 15132 .............. 412-664-5060NEW BEGINNING BARBERSHOP10489 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-371-5530STACEYS DYNAMIC STYLING &BARBERING5901 Bryant StPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-583-5333STYLES UNLIMITED HAIR STUDIO100 Harriet StBraddock 15104................. 412-351-7710THE NATURAL CHOICE109 Meyran AvePittsburgh 15213 ................ 412-681-7746THREE GENERATIONS HAIR DESIGNS8000 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-241-1277VIP STYLES413 Smithfield StPittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-434-0442WADES BARBER SHOP7246 Kelly StPittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-242-9189WILLIE TEES BARBER SHOPCOMPLEX7205 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-244-8859BEAUTY SALONSAKWABA BRAIDING613 E Ohio StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-513-1806BABY GIRLZ HAIR11624 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-731-0219Page 19/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY100 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412.281.3390(Across from 5th Avenue Place)E-mail: sistershaircare@yahoo.comWebsite: http://sistershaircare.comMySpace: www.myspace.com/sisterhaircareDIVINE HAIRSTUDIOLET US CARE FOR YOUR HAIR!DUFF OFFICE CENTER10 DUFF RD.SUITE 102PENN HILLS, PA 15235412.371.8190BEAUTY MARK241 East 8th AveHomestead 15120.............. 412-461-7780CENTER OF ATTRACTIONHAIR SALON2019 Center AvePittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-281-6660CHRISTYLES BEAUTY SALON722 Penn AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-247-1200CROWN OF GLORY442 Brownsville RdPittsburgh 15210 ................ 412-281-3702DANAS STYLING SALON5901 Penn AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-362-4024www.DanasStylingSalon.comDCI HAIR STUDIO1849 Montier StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-727-7356www.dcihairstudio.comDIVINE HAIR STUDIODuff Office Ctr10 Duff Rd Ste 102Penn Hills 15235................ 412-371-8190ELEGANCE BY HART1101 Swissvale AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-243-4278FARENHEIT 2121901 Centre AvePittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-281-4155FLOSSYS HAIR DESIGNS5927 Penn AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-362-8988GIRLS & BOYS AFRICAN HAIRBRAIDING11628 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-727-6367HAIR DOMANE LLC1906 Lincoln HighwayNorth Versailles 15137 ........ 412-829-1620www.hairdomane.comhairdomane@gmail.comHOMEWOOD HAIR7207 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-371-2060HONEYS FASHION HAIR.COMNorth Versailles 15137 ........ 412-816-2161www.honeysfashionhair.comGeneral@HoneysFashionHair.comHOUSE OF STYLE BEAUTY SALON908 Wood StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-241-7410M OJ AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING11628 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-247-3643MARK ANTHONY HAIR SALON 209 S Craig StPittsburgh 15213 ................ 412-682-3670www.markanthonyhair.comMAXMANNI AVEDA CONCEPT SALON& SPA6302 Robinson Center DrPittsburgh 15205 ................ 412-788-2722www.maxmanni.comfrontdesk@maxmanni.comMOYE' HAIR ETC!11125 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-243-5600Stephanie Moye CEOOKAPI BRAIDING SALON5968 Baum BlvdPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-361-6527SHADES OF BEAUTY SALON7525 Washington StSwissvale 15218 ................. 412-271-3830Ravin Bean Ownerwww.shadesofbeautysalon.comrb7525@yahoo.comSHADES OF STYLE2851 Saw Mill Run Blvd Rt 51 SPittsburgh 15227 ................ 412-379-0138SOPHISTICATED HAIR DESIGNS718 Allegheny River BlvdVerona 15147.................... 412-828-6454Page 20/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYBailout with Poole Bonding is here to serve you 24/hrs 7 days a week through winter, spring, summer or fallall you have to do is call (412) 621-7207.BAILOUT WITH POOLEBONDINGBailout with Poole Bonding is a family business that hasbeen helping people for more than twenty-three years.Letha Poole-NelsonSTACEYS DYNAMIC STYLING &BARBERING5901 Bryant St(North Euclid Side)Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-583-5333STYLES BY THOMAS & THOMAS858 Western AvePittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-322-4248THE NATURAL CHOICE109 Meyran AvenuePittsburgh 15213 ................ 412-681-7746VIP STYLES413 SmithfieldPittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-434-0442WITHIN STYLE HAIR SALON440 South Main StPittsburgh 15205 ................ 412-937-9103BEAUTY SUPPLIESANNETTES BEAUTY SUPPLY407 East Ohio StPittsburgh 15214 ................ 412-918-1793AVONPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-441-3127Elise Barrwww.youravon.com/ebarraskelise@hotmail.comFRAGANCIAS CLASICAS505 Holmes StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-326-7819Abdur-Rahman Shareeffraganciasclasicas@yahoo.comHOMEWOOD HAIR7207 Frankstown RdPittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-371-2060SISTERS BEAUTY SUPPLY100 5th AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-281-3390www.sistershaircare.comBED AND BREAKFASTLE MAISON DU PAIX8904 Eastwood RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-357-4490www.lemaisondupaix.comBONDINGPOOLE BONDING CO519 Lanleiss PlPittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-621-7207BUSINESS CONSULTANTSALWAYS BUSY CONSULTING1306 Pennsylvania AvePittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-973-9102www.alwaysbusyconsulting.comDCG SERVICESPO Box 17378Penn Hills 15235................ 888-519-2464www.effectiveleaders.orgdcgservices@effectiveleaders.orgDID & ASSOCIATESPO Box 19207Pittsburgh 15213 ................ 412-241-4436Diane I Danielswww.didassociates.netdiane@didassociates.netDLJ & ASSOCIATES29 Village Green DrCanonsburg 15317............. 724-969-1189sinclair@executivecustomerservice.infoEXICO INC241 Fourth AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-261-3073www.exicoinc.comGO SMALL BIZPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-212-8775Monica Wildsmwilds66@gmail.comIDR & ASSOCIATES LLCPittsburgh 15204 ................ 412-353-9722www.idrassociates.cominfo@idrassociates.comINSTITUTE OF THE BLACK WORLD21ST CENTURYPO Box 5119Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 888-774-2921Richard Adams Jrtheradioactivist@prodigy.netLEADERSHIP 360 INCPO Box 17126Penn Hills 15235................ 412-871-0771LIFE-LONG LESSONS LLC325 Roberts St #201Pittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-321-3960Rev Michele Pearl Ellison ACSW MDivwww.michelepellisonconsulting.commpellison@life-longlessons.comMIA STYLZ LLCPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-441-0354Gloria Keithwww.miaandbreastylz.commiastylz@yahoo.comMORIARTY CONSULTANTS3241 Brighton RdPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-732-9584www.moriartyconsultants.comPage 21/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYKwame ScottIndependent AssociatePre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.& SubdivisionsSmall Business, CDLP & Group Benefits SpecialistDirect 412-736-5159Toll Free/Fax 877-253-3975Ascott14@Prepaidlegal.comwww.Smallbiz.eyeforfreedom.comBusiness ConsultationLegal ServicesWeb-Based Business ToolsBusiness E-LearningEntrepreneurial ResourcesPage 22/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYNew Location - Lower Level of Monroeville MallOAKS GROUP700 River AvePittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-281-2068www.oaksgroup.netSERENITY LIFE MANAGEMENT GROUP9816 Frankstown AveLower Level StePenn Hills 15235................ 412-583-7892Dominique Stevens-Young MSWLCSWwww.SerenityLifeManagementGroup.comSerenityLMG@aol.comTO ENVISIONMonroeville 15146toenvision.comea@toenvision.comURBAN MARKET RESEARCH1329 Page StPittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-322-9398VICTORY MANAGEMENTPO Box 99772 Pittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-761-1711WASHINGTON CONSULTING410 Lockhart StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-322-5480www.consultwcg.comCANDIES/CONFECTIONSGOODYHOUSE CHOCOLATE COMPANYPittsburgh 15207 ................ 412-969-2112www.goodyhousechocolates.commailbox@goodyhousechocolates.comCARPET3 RIVERS CARPET & UPHOLSTERYCLEANING7131 R Penn AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-848-4655www.3riverscarpetcleaning.comCARPET TIME4907 Penn AvePittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-661-9917D & M CARPET CAREPO Box 4739Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 866-461-6710www.dmcarpetcare.comCATERERSAUNT CHERYLS BAKING/CATERINGVerona 15147.................... 412-244-7719CHEF KEVIN WATSONPITTSBURGH PREMIER CATERINGSAVOY RESTAURANT2623 Penn AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-281-0660FEMM ELITE BARTENDERSPittsburgh 15214 ................ 412-758-7141Lyssaun A Johnsonwww.femmeelitebartenders.comfemmeelite@comcast.netG DCOR DECORATING & CATERING151 Milne DrMonaca 15061................... 724-728-2689J TS RIB SHACK11814 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-793-6264KOKOLATTES COFFEE TEA & EATERY211 N Whitfield StPittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-296-9967MRS SISSYS KITCHEN.......................................... 412-537-7381PATRIX-GOURMET CATERINGBox 4662Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-363-9594www.patrixgourmet.comCHEF ALFREDOSOULFOOD BISTROE Ohio StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-231-0218www.bistro-togo.comCIGARSEXECUTIVE CIGARS630 Suison StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-321-1101CLEANING SERVICED&D INTERIORS4717 Coleridge StPittsburgh 15201 ................ 412-628-0656RS SUPPLY LLC6629 Hamilton AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-441-1164www.rssupplyllc.comSCRUBBAS PROFESSIONALCLEANING SERVICE LLC Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-999-9189Dana Densonwww.scrubbasclean.comrddenson@live.comCLOTHING/BOUTIQUESA WOMANS TOUCH 619 Penn AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-731-1460CLAYTONS FASHION HOUSE792 Penn AvePittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-583-6151HOUSE OF STYLE FASHIONS908 Wood StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-241-7410J W FASHIONS725 Midland AveMidland 15059................... 724-544-1474James Watkinswww.jw-fashions.comJAMILS GLOBAL VILLAGE6024 Penn Ave Pittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-363-9500LYDELLS MEN'S STORE120 Fifth AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-281-9098Page 23/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYWoodsonsSportingGoodsSpecializing in Christian WearWill & Karen Dentondentonwhdd@aol.com412-736-2687412-401-1192Fax 412-271-4456www.woodsonwear.com Family Reunions Business Youth Groups Churches and SchoolsBe Blessed & Be A BlessingMARIMA AFRICAN STORE1209 Brownsville RdPittsburgh 15210 ................ 412-885-6025NIGEL MARK CLOTHIER3341 Bethel Church RdUpper St Clair 15241.......... 412-996-4663www.nigelmark.comPECULIA SHOES3800 Brighton RdPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-766-3700Gail & Amber RoachPREDESTINED PRINTS235 Eastgate DrPenn Hills 15235................ 412-372-3579Jan Thompsonwww.predestined.orgpredestinedinfo@yahoo.comPROFESSIONAL PEDORTHICSERVICES LLCPittsburgh 15210 ................ 412-677-3049Michael L Ashleywww.pedorthicservices.weebly.commlacped@pedorthicfeet.comROCHELLAS ALL SEASONS UNIQUECLOTHING 117 Grant AveDuquesne 15110................ 412-469-9662WOODSON'S SPORTING GOODS4038 Penn AvePittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-736-2687Will Denton CEOwsg4038@ comcast.netCOMPUTER TECHNOLOGYALIDADE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY INVDuquesne 15110Henrietta MurrayBunny752@hotmail.comBOYKIN GROUPPO Box 18103Pittsburgh 15236 ................ 412-901-3145Skip Boykinwww.its-your-business.comskipboykin@its-your-business.comCNK TECHNOLOGIES19 Marion Ave Apt 2Pittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-228-0425Charles Coaston CEOwww.cnktech.netcnktechnologies1@gmail.comIDR & ASSOCIATES LLCPittsburgh 15204 ................ 412-353-9722www.idrassociates.cominfo@idrassociates.comIMBUTEC920 North Lincoln AvePittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-322-8832Richard Taylorwww.imbutec.cominfo@imbutec.comPURE DESIGNS MEDIAPO Box 82555Swissvale 15218 ................. 412-584-2105Terina J Hicks Ownerwww.puredesignsmedia.comterina@puredesignsmedia.comPROFESSOR BOOMER505 Holmes StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-326-7819Abdur-Rahman ShareefProfessorBoomer@gmail.comTALK FUSION7339 Hamilton AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-478-9853Keith/Deborah McBroomwww.talkfusion.com/1091086kwizza52@gmail.comUNDERWOOD SOLAR FUTUREPO Box 99831Pittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-235-7779Fred Underwood Presidentwww.underwoodsolarfuture.comWARD COMPUTER SERVICES700 River Rd Ste 312Pittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-727-1921www.wardcomputerservices.cominfo@WardComputerServices.comCONCIERGE SERVICESMRO CONCIERGE SERVICES850 Baldwin St #523Pittsburgh 15234 ................ 412-805-8175CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPSA CHILDS WARDROBE & ADULTS TOO2200 Murray AvePittsburgh 15217 ................ 412-422-3033AMBIANCE BOUTIQUE428 Allegheny River BlvdOakmont 15139................. 412-828-1946AMVETS2226 Noblestown RdPittsburgh 15205 ................ 412-937-9010www.amvets.orgBEFORE AND MORE3131 Millers Run RdCecil 15321 ........................ 412-257-8290BLACKLAMB CONSIGNMENTS323 E Main StCarnegie 15106 .................. 412-276-6699CARLASHAS TREASURE CHEST7006 Frankstown AvePittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-361-3058CHILLSON DOROTHY917 Chartiers AvePittsburgh 15220 ................ 412-921-6883CLOTHES CORNER1250 Old Freeport RdFox Chapel 15238.............. 412-963-0776CLOTHES LINE4804 Liberty AvePittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-621-2498CLOTHES OUTS PLUS4200 Main StPittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-681-7239COMMUNITY THRIFT CENTER2226 Noblestown RdPittsburgh 15205 ................ 412-937-9345CONSIGNMENTS ON CENTRE5503 Centre AvePittsburgh 15232 ................ 412-682-3932DESIGNER DAYS BOUTIQUE5846 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh 15232 ................ 412-441-0330www.designerdaysboutique.comEAST END COMMUNITY THRIFT5123 Penn AvePittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-361-6010Page 24/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYFAMILY HOSPICE RESALE SHOP415 Lincoln AveBellevue 15202.................. 412-734-1984GOOD SAMARITAN THRIFT STOREGreat Valley Shopping Ctr500 Lincoln AveN Versailles 15137 .............. 412-829-1898GOODWILL BANKSVILLE2866 Banksville RdBanksville 15216................ 412-942-0090www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL EAST LIBERTY/SHADYSIDE5993 Centre AvePittsburgh 15206 ................ 412-924-0070www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF PGH500 Lincoln Hwy N Versailles 15137 .............. 412-823-0315GOODWILL MONROEVILLE3801 Wm Penn HwyMonroeville 15146.............. 412-856-9840www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL MURRYSVILLE4612 Wm Penn HwyMurrysville 15668............... 724-327-0225www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL NORTH HILLS7221 McKnight RdPittsburgh 15237 ................ 412-635-9612www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL NORTH SIDE509 E Ohio StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-322-5666www.goodwillswpa.orgGOODWILL OF SOUTHWESTERN PA7 Ave & Grant StPittsburgh 15219 ................ 412-804-3350GOODWILL SOUTH SIDE2700 E Carson StPittsburgh 15203 ................ 412-481-4390GOODWILL WHITEHALL2780-90 Saw Mill Run BlvdWhitehall 15227................. 412-885-5151www.goodwillswpa.orgHOBO THRIFT STORE951 Liberty AvePittsburgh 15222 ................ 412-690-2424ITS NEW TO ME109 VIP DrWexford 15090.................. 724-935-1921www.itsnewtomeconsignments.comJUNIOR LEAGUE WEARAFTER SHOP4752 Liberty AvePittsburgh 15201 ................ 412-687-2600KEEP THE CHANGE CONSIGNMENT605 E Ohio StPittsburgh 15212 ................ 412-231-9740KIDDO DIDDO5833 Library RdBethel Park 15102.............. 412-835-4367MOUNT LEBANON TRADING POST1604 Potomac AvePittsburgh 15216 ................ 412-561-2206MY HOUSE TO YOURS28 Old Clairton RdPleasant Hills 15236........... 412-653-1963ONCE UPON A CHILD3747 William Penn HwyMonroeville 15146.............. 412-374-9932PAST PERFORMANCES3898 Old William Penn HwyPenn Hills 15235................ 412-373-2232PAST PERFORMANCES100 Boyce Park DrPlum 15239....................... 412-798-0798PLATOS CLOSET (PGH)7775 McKnight RdPittsburgh 15237 ................ 412-358-0330www.platoscloset.comPage 25/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYTheres a near you! Settlers Ridge100 Settlers Ridge Center Dr.,Pittsburgh, PA 15205412-788-5392Shadyside Market District5550 Center Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15232412-681-1500South Hills Market District7000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102412-831-1480Braddock Hills Giant Eagle254 Yost Blvd.Braddock Hills, PA 15221412-271-3505Cedar Avenue Giant Eagle318-320 Cedar Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15212412-321-3551East Hills Giant Eagle9001 Frankstown Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15235412-371-0858Edgewood Giant EagleEdgewood Towne Center1705 S. Braddock Ave.Edgewood, PA 15218412-371-4614Greenfield Giant Eagle4250 Murray Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15217412-421-6472Squirrel Hill Giant Eagle1901 Murray Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15217412-421-8161Waterfront Giant Eagle420 E. Waterfront Dr.Homestead, PA 15120412-464-6600Waterworks Giant Eagle910 Freeport Rd.Pittsburgh, PA 15238412-781-6605Shakespeare Street Giant Eagle6320 Shakespeare St.Pittsburgh, PA 15206412-361-6220Southside Giant Eagle2021 Wharton St.Pittsburgh, PA 15203412-488-1816List your business FREEwww.pittsburghblackdirectory.comPLATOS CLOSET308 Mall BlvdMonroeville 15146.............. 412-372-2544www.platosclosetmonroeville.comPLUS CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE4136 Library RdCastle Shannon 15234........ 412-306-7587RED WHITE & BLUE935 Ohio River BlvdAvalon 15202..................... 412-766-6098RED WHITE & BLUE THRIFT STOREINC890 Saw Mill Run BlvdPittsburgh 15226 ................ 412-381-1060www.redwhiteandbluethriftstore.comRESTORE NEW & RECYCLEDFURNITUREEdgewood Town CenterPittsburgh 15218 ................ 412-271-4663RIVER CITY RESALE718 Broadway AveWest Park 15690................ 412-771-3353RIVERVIEW UNITED PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OF PGH THRIFT STORE3929 Perrysville AvePittsburgh 15214 ................ 412-231-3325ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETYADMIN1243 N Franklin StPittsburgh 15233 ................ 412-321-1071www.svdpusa.orgST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY415 Chess StCoraopolis 15108............... 412-264-2378www.svdppitt.orgST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY1730 Golden Mile HwyMonroeville 15146.............. 724-733-8585www.svdppitt.orgST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETYRitzland Shopping Plaza10736 Frankstown RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-247-4157www.svdppitt.orgST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY900 Main StSharpsburg 15215.............. 412-781-2020www.svdppitt.orgTHE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE3346 Babcock BlvdPittsburgh 15237 ................ 412-364-0515THE HAS BEEN CONSIGNMENT SHOP4732 Library RdBethel Park 15102.............. 412-835-9111Page 26/CONSUMER2012 PITTSBURGH BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORYWant mailing labels ofBlack Directory listings?Call (412) 391-8208THE GOODWILL COMPUTERWORKS2700 E Carson StPittsburgh 15203 ................ 412-481-0922www.goodwillswpa.org/computer-storeTHE GOODWILL COMPUTERWORKS125 51st StLawrenceville 15201........... 412-696-0092www.goodwillswpa.org/computer-storeTHE SALVATION ARMY44 South 9th StSouth Side FlatsPittsburgh 15203 ................ 412-481-7900THE SALVATION ARMY6150 Mt View DrWest Mifflin 15122............. 412-466-0216THE SALVATION ARMYTRUCK PICK UP PGH44 S 9 StPittsburgh 15203 ................ 412-481-7900TRACYS PLACE219 East 8th AveHomestead 15120.............. 412-452-0399THRIFTIQUE7400 Church StSwissvale 15218 ................. 412-271-0544TREASURE HOUSE FASHIONS8035 McKnight RdPittsburgh 15237 ................ 412-364-3256WE BAY744 Brookline BlvdPittsburgh 15226 ................ 412-563-0505CONTRACTORS/HOMEIMPROVEMENTA & R UNITED CONTRACTING INC7038 Bennett StPittsburgh 15208 ................ 412-377-0638AJ CONSTRUCTION5404 Camelia StPittsburgh 15210 ................ 412-401-4403ALLIANCE DRYWALL INTERIORS235 Cavitt AveTrafford 15085................... 412-646-2103BALM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION8904 Eastwood RdPenn Hills 15235................ 412-731-8145www.balmconstruction.comBUSH DRYWALL TAPING &FINISHING8320 Perchment StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-243-8990CROWDER CONSTRUCTION 210 East 11th AveHomestead 15120.............. 412-462-2410D&D INTERIORS4717 Coleridge StPittsburgh 15201 ................ 412-628-0656GREEN SITE TECH ENVIRONPittsburgh 15214 ................ 412-215-6171hope4dv@aol.comINSPIRATIONAL DESIGNS LLCPO Box 90167Pittsburgh 15224 ................ 412-901-2102Michael R Paigewww.inspirationaldesignsllc.netinspirational_designs_ssd@comcast.netINTERIOR SELECTIVE RENOVATIONS7632 Mount Carmel RdVerona 15147.................... 412-244-3157JARDELL MINNIEFIELDCONSTRUCTION5005 Second AvePittsburgh 15207 ................ 412-421-2185KEMPS KONSTRUCTION500 Sickles StPittsburgh 15221 ................ 412-580-8217www.decksdecksdecks.servicemagic.pro.comLIVINGSTONS1930 Lincoln Rd ExtPenn Hills 15235................ 412-362-6009LORD BROWNE AND RICHARDSDE