Government contracting
DEC. 7—The Government Agency Coordination Office, PTAC of California University of Pennsylvania and the Government Contracting Assistance Center, PTAC of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania will host the Basics of Federal Government Contracting from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Comfort Inn Conference Center, 699 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills. This seminar will provide attendees with a basic understanding of federal government contracting and will include federal registrations and certifications, identifying procurement codes, government marketing and research methods and much more. Registration is requested by Dec. 5. For more information, call Kate Glodek at 412-237-6098 or email glodek@calu.edu.
Business series
DEC. 8—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic is “What is the value of your coins and jewelry?” Kitty Litman, owner of The Coin Exchange Inc., will discuss the current rise in the price of gold and silver and offer free appraisals for coins, paper money or jewelry one may want to have evaluated. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
Networking mixer
DEC. 8—Classic Events! will host a Holiday Networking Mixer at 5:30 p.m. at The Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., East Liberty. Not only will this be an opportunity for individuals to network, but also five of this region’s outstanding African-American women who strongly represent the socio-economic climate will be honored. The honorees are Doris Carson Williams, Esther Bush, Barbara Fisher, Ruth Byrd Smith and Grace Robinson. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-723-2414.
Membership appreciation
DEC. 14—The Pittsburgh Social Exchange will host Membership Appreciation at Savoy! From 6-8 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. This is a special evening of food and drink. Registration is required and the cost is $40 for non-members if paid by Dec. 13 and $5 for members and $79 for non-members if paid after. For more information, e-mail info@pghse.com.
Business start-up
DEC. 15—The Small Business Development Center of Duquesne University will host The First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Duquesne University’s Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This seminar is for attendees who have started-up new businesses and entrepreneurs without previous business experience. After completing the session, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a professional consultant. Registration is requested and the seminar is free. For more information, visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Business plan
DEC. 16—The Small Business Development Center of the University of Pittsburgh will host The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan from 7:30-10 a.m. at Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Attendees will learn all one needs to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for one’s business. Reservations are required and the cost is $25. For more information, call 412-648-1542 or e-mail info@katz.pitt.edu.
Real estate
DEC. 17—Property Placement Inc. will host its Intro to Real Estate Investing from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pittsburgh Invest, 10989 Frankstown Ave., Penn Hills. Terence Young will facilitate this seminar where attendees will learn what it takes to be a successful real estate investor, the truth about money deals and more. Registration is required and the cost is $49. For more information, visit www.pghrei.com.
(To have information on Business Calendar, send information at least two weeks in advance to: 315 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219; Fax: 412-481-1360 or e-mail: newsroom@newpittsburghcourier.com.)
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