What is SPEO?

SPEO is a non-profit organization whose members are dedicated to mentoring local minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) firms in Southwestern Pennsylvania and providing networking and subconsulting opportunities to them.

"We are committed to increasing the opportunities available to MBE/WBE members and prospective engineering and science students."

Membership

Join SPEO and help us to mentor and network with minority- and women-owned businesses in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Choose one of our membership levels:

  • Mentor Firms – Small to Large Engineering Firms and Consultants
  • Protégé Firms – MBE/WBE companies
  • Associate/Agency Firms – Government agencies and authorities (or other types of firms who have an interest in supporting our organization)

Upcoming Events

March 25, 2025

8:00 AM

Mentor-Protégé Breakfast Hosted by Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International will be hosting a SPEO Mentor-Protégé Breakfast event at their Moon Township Office on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

April 15, 2025

8:30 AM

SPEO Monthly Member Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach (SPEO)

May 20, 2025

8:30 AM

SPEO Monthly Member Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Engineering Outreach (SPEO)

What's New

SPEO Chairperson Holly Douglas and Dr. Marcia Sturdivant, President and CEO of NEED, appeared WPXI TV’s Our Region’s Business.

SPEO Chairperson Holly Douglas and Dr. Marcia Sturdivant, President and CEO of NEED, appeared WPXI TV’s Our Region’s Business. The ...

SPEO June 2023 Public/Private Forum Recap

  We were glad to be able to host yet another forum in 2023 to help our members learn about ...

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