Success Stories
BEAM Collaborative and GG’s Café: Turning a Pop-Up into a Community Staple
BEAM Collaborative first discovered GG’s Café through its catering at BEAM events—impressed by their creativity and quality, BEAM sought to expand their visibility. Partnering with Carnegie Mellon University, BEAM invited GG’s and nine other local chefs to a “Food Showcase,” connecting them directly with campus decision-makers and championing local talent over national chains.
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Steel City Roots is an indoor farming initiative that addresses food insecurity and effects of climate change in Pittsburgh.

Sample Management
We developed a national sample management program that spotlights a locally-owned business. BEAM collaborated with the anchor partner, who had long sought a company with the right capabilities, to remove obstacles and support the small business through a successful pivot.


Pittsburgh Water and BFW Group
We partnered with a committed anchor focused on increasing local spending. After finding no suitable local candidates, we expanded our search and identified a qualified business BFW Group, who was interested in entering the Pittsburgh market.

