News from Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation

From a South Hills town hall: In overwhelming times, media should be constructive

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:11:26 GMT

03/13/2026

Pittsburgh taco fest promising day of flavor, community spirit in Strip District

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:53:52 GMT

09/03/2025

Immigrants are More Likely to Start Businesses — What that Means to Pittsburgh

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:17:08 GMT

This story is part of “The New Americans” series, a project of Pittsburgh Tomorrow

08/07/2025

WQED Pittsburgh | The Monumental Impact Immigrants Have in this Pittsburgh Neighborhood | Destination: Beechview

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:14:55 GMT

07/11/2025

90.5 WESA | Pittsburgh’s Mexican community has more than doubled during the past 15 years

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:16:02 GMT

Listen to the radio interview by clicking on the audio.

06/26/2025

La comunidad latina avanza en Pittsburgh

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:20:46 GMT

02/20/2025

IQ | Los latinos son competitivos por su capacidad de trabajo

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:23:18 GMT

02/18/2025

Uncertainty over immigration policy impacts Pittsburgh’s Hispanic food community

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:45:58 GMT

01/30/2025

Bill Zlatos: For immigrant businesses in Pittsburgh, the sky’s the limit

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:30:20 GMT

01/19/2025

Immigrants add billions to PA’s economy, but they’re being held back from their full potential

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:10:40 GMT

10/30/2024

Rising Latino population drives economic growth in Western Pennsylvania

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:45:33 GMT

07/05/2024

Latin American immigrants are creating businesses at a rapid pace: more than twice the rate of the overall U.S. population

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:55:08 GMT

03/26/2024

Inmigrantes Latinos reforman Beechview pero les falta poder electoral – por ahora

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:19:38 GMT

12/14/2023

BEECHVIEW Puntos de Orgullo

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:03:14 GMT

12/14/2023

Politicians want to engage Latino voters in Beechview

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:05:30 GMT

12/14/2023

La Pizzetta Opens On Washington Road

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:17:01 GMT

PHDC Entrepreneur La Pizzetta opens in Mount Lebanon.

10/10/2023

The South Hills is experiencing a Latino-owned business boom

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:14:38 GMT

06/28/2023

In Beechview, a Latino influx transforms an old city neighborhood

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:30:13 GMT

The Pittsburgh Hispanic Corporation fulfills its mission in the community and economic development for the Hispanic community in the Pittsburgh region.

09/17/2022

Why Coraopolis is becoming a community hub for Pittsburgh’s growing Latino population

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:14:13 GMT

09/09/2022

2021 REI Summit: Regional Insights with Guillermo Velazquez

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:43:19 GMT

Vibrant Pittsburgh What could a regional welcoming strategy look like for Pittsburgh?

11/16/2021

Panel Discussion: The Challenges of the Latino Community in the Pittsburgh Region

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:38:37 GMT

A panel discussion of the challenges of the Latino community in Pittsburgh, including living conditions and the effectiveness of public engagement. IPS Professor Ignacio Arana will moderate the discussion. Joining him will be: Monica Ruiz-Carabello, Executive Director, Casa San José Belkys Torres, Executive Director for Global Engagement, University Center for International Studies, University of Pittsburgh Sister Janice Vanderneck, Founding Director and current Director of Civic Engagement, Casa San José Guillermo Velázquez, Executive Director, Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation This event is generously co-sponsored by the University Lecture Series.

10/08/2021

Personalities of Pittsburgh: Guillermo Velazquez supports Hispanic business owners

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:44:44 GMT

Guillermo Velazquez works to support Hispanic-owned businesses in western Pennsylvania.

08/28/2021

Pittsburgh Taco Fest Promises to Bring a Taste of Normalcy to the Strip District

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:18:26 GMT

Every year, the festival proudly partners with the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) and the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), which both receive a portion of the net proceeds.

08/23/2021

World Square | Welcoming All Pittsburgh's Neighbors

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:05:33 GMT

06/13/2021

World Square to spotlight international communities in Market Square

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:18:38 GMT

PHDC is a participant in this event. Our business incubator recruited four Hispanic vendors for the event.

06/09/2021

TRIBLIVE │ World Square, an event with international flair, returns to Downtown Pittsburgh

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:50:57 GMT

The Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation is one of the collaborating organizations in this event.

05/27/2021

CITY PAPER │ World Square celebrates immigrant and refugee communities in Pittsburgh with Downtown event

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:50:29 GMT

Various community organizations worked to create World Square, including the Pittsburgh refugee resettlement nonprofit Hello Neighbor, the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation, and others...

05/24/2021

URA Announces Free Housing Legal Services for City of Pittsburgh Renters and Homeowners

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:18:25 GMT

The program is utilizing RentHelpPGH and the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation (PHDC) to serve as coordinated entry for this program, because they have been providing a similar service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

05/10/2021

Heinz Endowments commits $30 million to CMU center aiming to address region's economic disparities

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:40:24 GMT

04/28/2021

Carnegie Mellon, Heinz Endowments Launch Initiative to Promote Economic Empowerment, Address Inequities in Pittsburgh Region

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:38:20 GMT

04/28/2021

Vaccination clinic targets Pittsburgh's Latino community

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:19:00 GMT

Mobile Vaccination in Beechview organized by Casa San Jose in collaboration with Central Outreach and hosted by the Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation.

04/17/2021

Census 2020

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:58:51 GMT

Click on the link and complete the questionnaire!

Welcome to the 2020 Census

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Results from the 2020 Census will be used to determine the number of seats each state has in Congress and your political representation at all levels of government.

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09/29/2020

UPDATE! Las Palmas Canopy Taco Stand (Beechview)

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:48:10 GMT

UPDATE! The New Taco Canopy Stand at Las Palmas in moving well. Thank you to all that have supported this project. Special thanks to Councilman Anthony Coghill, the URA, and the City of Pittsburgh.

¡ULTIMAS NOTICIAS! El Nuevo Expendio de Tacos en Las Palmas en Beechview se está moviendo bien a pesar de toda la lluvia. Gracias a todos los que han apoyado este proyecto. Un agradecimiento especial al Concejal Anthony Coghill, la URA y la Ciudad de Pittsburgh.

09/01/2020

Derechos de inquilinos residenciales en la era del Covid 19

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:58:15 GMT

07/31/2020

¡Presente!, a bilingual publication, gives voice to Pittsburgh’s Hispanic community

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:08:40 GMT

07/27/2020

Census groups work to count Hispanics in Western Pa.

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 02:34:18 GMT

02/10/2020

WESA 90.5 | New Pittsburgh Business Incubator Supports Latino Entrepreneurs

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:12:57 GMT

01/22/2020

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | Help for Hispanics: A new business incubator and coworking space opens in Beechview

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:14:11 GMT

12/29/2019

KDKA 2 CBS Pittsburgh | Sunday Business Page: Pittsburgh Hispanic Development Corporation 12/8/2019

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 16:20:57 GMT

12/08/2019

New PHDC Incubator Set to Open in December 2019

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 21:18:56 GMT

When PHDC started in 2013, there was no local group focused on helping Hispanics at a cultural level, addressing hindering cross-cultural challenges for the community. Our vision was centered on creating racial equity, with equal opportunity for all, mainly focused on improving the lives of Latinos in the region. Boosting the Pittsburgh Hispanic population through personal development and other programs soon became a central goal for us.

For the past year and a half, our Beechview space (within Senator Fontana’s Office) allowed us to help Latinos establish new businesses. We guided them through each step of the process from registering a business to creating a business plan and a company website. We are proud to have helped over 50 entrepreneurs create new businesses over time! Read their testimonials here.

The PHDC Incubator was born during those interactions and today as we approach the opening date for our new location at 1555 Broadway Ave. (2nd Floor), we are ELATED at what we've accomplished so far.

The opportunities that will flourish in the new space can’t be numbered. It's modern setup with cubicles, meeting rooms, and co-working areas will enable our community of entrepreneurs to continue exchanging ideas, learn from one another, and expand their growth mindset.

As we prepare to set foot at 1555 Broadway, our mission of sustaining and accelerating the growth of the Pittsburgh region through the promotion of diversity and racial equity continues to be the driving force into the next chapter for our organization.

Finally, we recognize our donors for their generosity and in making this possible for our community - Senator Wayne Fontana, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Mayor William Peduto, Councilman Anthony Coghill, The Richard King Mellon Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, Allegheny County Economic Development, City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks and Recreation, City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Works and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

To learn about the PHDC Housing Initiative click here. To learn about our employment program click here.

11/15/2019

PLAN CONSOLIDADO PARA LOS AÑOS FISCALES 2020-2024 y PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL PARA EL AÑO FISCAL 2020

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:58:51 GMT

AVISO DE AUDIENCIAS RELACIONADAS CON NECESIDADES PÚBLICAS

CIUDAD DE PITTSBURGH, PENSILVANIA

PLAN CONSOLIDADO PARA LOS AÑOS FISCALES 2020-2024 y

PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL PARA EL AÑO FISCAL 2020

Por la presente, se notifica que la Ciudad de Pittsburgh prepara actualmente su Plan consolidado quinquenal para los años fiscales 2020-2024 y el Plan de acción anual para el año fiscal 2020 (del 1 de abril de 2020 al 31 de marzo de 2021). La Ciudad solicitará los siguientes fondos federales: programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Block Grant, CDBG), Asociaciones para la Inversión en Vivienda (Home Investment Partnerships, HOME), programa de Subvenciones para Soluciones de Emergencia (Emergency Solutions Grants, ESG) y programa de Oportunidades de Vivienda para Personas con SIDA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, HOPWA) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD).

La Ciudad tiene la intención de llevar a cabo varias audiencias relacionadas con las necesidades públicas, de acuerdo con el CFR, título 24, parte 91, et. al., y el Plan de Participación Ciudadana (Citizen Participation Plan) de la Ciudad. El propósito de las audiencias relacionadas con las necesidades es recabar las opiniones y los comentarios de individuos y organizaciones en relación con las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario y de vivienda justa que puedan ser abordadas por los fondos de CDBG, HOME, ESG y HOPWA durante el próximo año.

La Ciudad llevará a cabo audiencias relacionadas con las necesidades públicas en los horarios y lugares indicados más abajo. Las audiencias se realizarán en varios lugares para que todos los residentes de la Ciudad tengan la oportunidad de asistir y hacer comentarios. Las personas interesadas solo necesitan asistir a una de las audiencias públicas en el lugar más conveniente.

Ubicación La fecha y hora

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Martes, el 12 de noviembre de 2019 a las 6:00 de la tarde

Foerster Student Services Center

Auditorium and Lobby

800 Ridge Avenue, Pgh., PA 15212

Sheraden Senior Center Miércoles, el 13 de noviembre de 2019 a las 6:00 de la tarde

720 Sherwood Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Civic Building Jueves, el 14 de noviembre de 2019 a las 6:00 de la tarde

First Floor Conference Room

200 Ross Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Kingsley Association Martes, el 19 de noviembre de 2019 a las 6:00 de la tarde

Community Room

6435 Frankstown Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Carnegie Library-Carrick Miércoles, el 20 de noviembre de 2019 a las 6:00 de la tarde

Meeting Room

1811 Brownsville Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Todos los lugares son accesibles para las personas con discapacidad. Los individuos que requieran adaptaciones especiales pueden comunicarse con la Sra. Elizabeth Daniels-Totten, supervisora del Programa CDBG, a la dirección 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, para solicitar las adaptaciones necesarias. El número de teléfono es (412) 255-0740, su correo electrónico es Elizabeth.Daniels-Totten@pittsburghpa.gov, el número de fax es
(412) 393-0151 y el número TDD es 711.

El propósito de estas audiencias públicas es:

Recabar las opiniones y los comentarios de individuos y organizaciones sobre las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario de la Ciudad. La información recopilada se utilizará en la preparación de la presentación del Plan Consolidado para el Programa del Año Fiscal 2020.
Analizar los programas Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grants y Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) de la Ciudad, y brindar al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre el desempeño de los programas.
Resumir el proceso del Plan consolidado y recabar las opiniones de ciudadanos, agencias públicas y otras personas interesadas en las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario de la Ciudad.

Recabar las opiniones y los comentarios de individuos y organizaciones con relación a los obstáculos para la vivienda justa y los impedimentos para la elección de vivienda justa en la Ciudad.

Teniendo en cuenta los fondos entregados el año pasado, la Ciudad de Pittsburgh anticipa que el Housing and Urban Development (HUD) de los EE. UU. notificará que es elegible para recibir los siguientes subsidios en los siguientes montos aproximados: $13,500,000 para CDBG; $2,000,000 para CASA; $1,000,000 para ESG y $1,000,000 para HOPWA en el año fiscal 2020. Estos niveles de financiación dependen de la aprobación final del Presupuesto Federal para el Año Fiscal 2020 por parte del Congreso. La Ciudad no anticipa ningún aviso de su asignación de fondos hasta la primavera de 2020. Para recibir esos fondos, la Ciudad de Pittsburgh debe preparar un Plan Quinquenal Consolidado y un Plan de Acción Anual de Un Año para utilizar los fondos federales.

Además, la Ciudad brinda servicios bilingües a la comunidad hispana. Para obtener ayuda, llame al
(412) 255-0740, o envíe un correo electrónico a Elizabeth.Daniels-Totten@Pittsburghpa.gov, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m. de lunes a viernes, al menos tres (3) días hábiles antes de la hora y la fecha más conveniente de la reunión para solicitar estos servicios.

Se proporcionará comida en las reuniones, y es posible que esté disponible el servicio de cuidado de niños. Le solicitamos que llame al 412-255-0740, o envíe un correo electrónico a

Elizabeth.Daniels-Totten@Pittsburghpa.gov para confirmar la disponibilidad.

Los comentarios escritos pueden enviarse por correo a la Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto (Office of Management and Budget, OMB) de la Ciudad de Pittsburgh, División de Desarrollo Comunitario (Community Development Division), a/a Elizabeth Daniels-Totten, supervisora del Programa CDBG, 200 Ross Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, o por correo electrónico a Elizabeth.Daniels-Totten@Pittsburghpa.gov.

Whitney Finnstrom

Gerente sénior de la Ciudad de Pittsburgh

Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto

FECHA DE LA PUBLICACIÓN: 23 de octubre de 2019

11/06/2019

Pittsburgh celebrates its international community with a party at Market Square

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:24:32 GMT

09/04/2019

New Part-Time Special Projects Coordinator - Maria Nunez

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:55:42 GMT

PHDC new part-time coordinator for special projects, Maria Nunez. Today, she helped a family from Puerto Rico rent a house in Carnegie, PA. (In this photo the contract is being signed).

07/09/2019

Hispanic business incubator brings resources to entrepreneurs in Beechview

Tue, 14 May 2019 15:24:36 GMT

03/28/2019

Post-Gazette Article Regarding PHDC Incubator in Beechview

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:27:53 GMT

https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2019/03/19/Pittsburgh-Beechview-building-broadway-avenue-hispanic-business-incubator/stories/201903190136

03/19/2019

International Sales and Client Support

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 18:22:32 GMT

POSITION OPEN

The Human Resources Department for Whitaker Corporation is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the following job opening:

Department: Sales/ Customer Service, Anchor Distributors

Position: International Sales and Client Support

Education requirements: Fluent in English and Spanish, Associate’s Degree or 3 years previous experience

Responsibilities:

Assist in handling/translating international and Spanish calls and communications
Processing orders received via telephone, fax, e-mail, and electronically transmitted orders from international and Spanish customers
Promoting featured products and specials; bonus will be paid on sales increase.
Providing information on products and services
Resolving customer issues
To perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of customer account and sales information

and techniques.

Knowledge:

Fluent in English and Spanish
Familiar with Christian books and products
Strong data entry and/or word processing skills
Microsoft Windows
Training in the use of the company order processing software will be provided

Skills:

Commitment to excellent service
Strong written communication skills a must
Highly detailed oriented
Accurate
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, and the flexibility to adapt
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to

accomplish objectives

Personal Characteristics:

Team player
Works well under pressure
Display a positive attitude and composure
Desire to share in the vision of Whitaker Corporation

Contact:

Human Resources Department

Whitaker Corporation

1030 Hunt Valley Circle

New Kensington, PA 15068

humanresources@whitakerhouse.com

03/14/2019

Bienvenidos a Pittsburgh: The growth of the city’s Latino community is contributing to the revitalization of the South Hills

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:37:46 GMT

05/11/2016