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2024 DCS was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Bank for the “Going to Bat for Small Business” award, recognizing organizations that drive meaningful community impact. The recognition was featured on MLB.com

2022 DCS received the Comcast RISE Creative Award, earning a professionally produced 30-second television commercial and a 90-day regional media campaign. The recognition elevated brand visibility and highlighted DCS’ growth as a diverse-owned small business.

2021 DCS was named EMSDC’s Class 1 Supplier of the Year, recognized for sustained sales growth, expanded MBE-to-MBE purchasing, innovative service delivery, and a measurable commitment to community development and the mission of EMSDC. The honor was commemorated through a…

2020 DCS was named the East Liberty Chamber’s Minority-Owned Business of the Year, recognizing its excellence in service delivery, strong client relationships, and an innovative business model. The award reflects DCS’ sustained commitment to client success and its positive impact…

2020, 2021, & 2024 DCS was nominated for Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Power of Work Award, recognizing organizations committed to expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and others facing barriers to work. The nomination reflects DCS’ ongoing dedication to…

2020 DCS launched Small Biz Wednesdays, an ongoing event series providing small business owners with access to expert guidance and practical resources. The initiative reinforces DCS’ commitment to strengthening and supporting small businesses.

2020 In partnership with Hazelwood Initiative and P.O.O.R.L.A.W., DCS received a Richard King Mellon Foundation grant to implement the CONNECTED program. The initiative supported more than 25 small businesses and entrepreneurs, advanced 10 startups, and delivered technical assistance through workshops,…

2018 Launched in 2018, DCS’ Community2Work® (C2W) program has since connected nearly 3,000 job seekers, including adults and youth, to career pathways and employer partners. As noted by Danielle Davis, Ph.D., the program reflects DCS’s sustained commitment to workforce access…

2017 DCS launched its inaugural Pittsburgh Collective Community Impact Forum at Point Park University, convening strategic partners to explore economic development and business capacity building. The event featured keynote speaker Melinda F. Emerson (Small Biz Lady) and provided industry insights…

2016 DCS marked its 5-year anniversary with a community brunch that brought together job seekers, entrepreneurs, partner organizations, and community leaders. The event included the announcement of Dr. Davis’s full-time commitment to DCS and featured guest speaker Mike Capsambelis of…