Sustainable Pittsburgh

Bridge It Together: Business Kickoff
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and partners as we launch “Bridge It Together,” a campaign celebrating the businesses powering a more resilient, sustainable, and community-driven Pittsburgh region. With the NFL Draft and other major events bringing national attention to Pittsburgh in 2026, this campaign offers businesses a timely chance to showcase leadership, boost visibility, and align their brand with sustainability when the spotlight is on our region.

This kickoff event will bring together local businesses like restaurants, retail shops, and neighborhood champions to share how the Bridge it Together campaign will:

Elevate participating businesses through marketing, media, and map features

Engage new customers leading up to and beyond the NFL Draft

Highlight easy, impactful sustainability actions across themes like energy, water, waste, sourcing, and community

Build economic, environmental, and social value for all businesses who take part

Many types of local, regional, independent businesses and organizations interested sustainability, community, and local economic growth are welcome — including:

Independent restaurants and cafés

Caterers and institutional food service providers

Event venues and services

Breweries and distilleries

Bakeries and candy shops

Food and beverage producers

Designers, makers, and artists

Gift shops, home goods, and main street retailers

Any small business passionate about sustainability and community engagement

Whether you’re already recognized as a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant or Shop or just curious about what it means to bridge it together, this is your chance to get inspired, connect with peers, and learn how to get your business involved.

We’ll share campaign details, spotlight some of the creative activities we have planned, and invite your ideas as we grow this celebration of what makes our region and its small businesses legendary.

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Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off
2026-04-21 16:00 - 19:30
Kick off draft week in true Pittsburgh style at the Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off, a collaborative craft beer competition designed to celebrate local hospitality, spotlight sustainable practices, and showcase the community spirit that defines our region.

As Pittsburgh gears up for the big draft, the Sip-Off brings together local breweries, regional malt, and beer lovers from Pittsburgh and beyond for an unforgettable evening from 4:00 PM (doors open) through our 7:30 PM awards ceremony.

Your ticket includes:

Beer samples from 11 standout local breweries

Your vote for the People’s Choice Award

One complimentary full pour from Mike’s Beer Bar

A souvenir pint glass to take home

Live entertainment from YaJagoff and music provided by kidmental

Opportunities to win attendee prizes throughout the evening

Participating breweries include:Abjuration Brewing, Burghers Brewing, Cobblehaus Brewing Co., Devout Brewing, Hazel Grove Brewing, Headley’s Brewing, Hop Farm Brewing Company, Late Addition Brewing + Blending, Tortured Souls Brewing, Unity Brewing, and Windy Bridges Brew.

Each brewery has crafted a unique beer using Allegheny Mountain Malt, showcasing the journey from farm to pint and the partnerships strengthening our regional food system.

Whether you’re a Pittsburgh resident or visiting for the week’s excitement, this is your chance to raise a glass, support local businesses, and be part of the energy building across the city.

The Allegheny Mountain Malt Sustainable Sip-Off is sponsored by Duquesne Light Co. and Mike’s Beer Bar.

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