A visibility campaign uniting local restaurants, retailers, and makers around sustainability and community — building toward the 2026 NFL Draft and beyond.
WHAT IS BRIDGE IT TOGETHER?
Bridge It Together is a regional campaign celebrating the power of local businesses to shape a more sustainable, vibrant, and resilient future. Aligned with the visibility of the 2026 NFL Draft and continuing the momentum well beyond, the campaign connects community values with climate and equity actions — recognizing the restaurants, retailers, makers, and independent businesses who are leading by example. Through sustainability themes, business activations, community events, and recognition opportunities, Bridge It Together turns everyday actions into collective impact.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Many types of southwestern PA businesses that care about sustainability, community, and local growth are welcome — including:
- Independent restaurants, cafés, and caterers
- Food service providers, event venues, breweries
- Bakeries, candy shops, and food/beverage producers
- Makers, designers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs
- Retailers, gift shops, home goods stores, and main street businesses
- Any locally rooted business ready to connect, grow, and lead
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Participating businesses gain:
- Increased Visibility: Get featured in campaign promotions, maps, and events — especially as the 2026 NFL Draft brings national attention to our region.
- New Recognition: Unlock opportunities through Sustainable Pittsburgh’s Recognition Programs where you can earn sustainability badges that resonate with customers.
- Community Connection: Join a supportive network of local businesses working toward shared impact and regional resilience.
- Guidance at Every Step: Access practical tools, expert tips, workshops, and grant opportunities to support your sustainability journey.
- Simple Actions, Big Impact: Take meaningful but manageable sustainability actions tied to themes like Energy, Water, Waste, Workforce, Sourcing, and Community.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
For Businesses:
Join a growing community of local businesses working together for visibility, sustainability, and impact.
- Sign Up: Fill out this form to get started — it takes just a few minutes.
- Take Simple Actions: We’ll walk you through practical, doable sustainability actions tied to six key themes throughout the year: Energy, Water, Waste, Workforce, Community, and Sourcing.
- Get Onboarded: We’ll help you activate your profile, access support, and arm you with tools to promote your leadership.
- Follow & Share: Follow us on social media and help spread the word about the campaign and your participation!
For Partner Organizations:
Help grow the impact of the Bridge It Together campaign by engaging the businesses in your network.
- Invite Your Network: Share campaign info and the kickoff event with restaurants, retailers, makers, and small businesses you support.
- Connect Us with Businesses: Help identify businesses that could benefit from joining the campaign and Sustainable Pittsburgh’s recognition programs.
- Share Tools and Resources: Help amplify campaign resources, toolkits, and opportunities that strengthen sustainability and business resilience.
- Support Business Growth: If your organization offers services that support local business growth, consider aligning those with campaign efforts.
CONTACT
Have questions, need help, or want to talk about how your business or organization can plug in?
Reach out to Rebecca Bykoski, Director of Programs, Sustainable Pittsburgh
rbykoski@sustainablepittsburgh.org
412-258-6647