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.
Entrepreneurial Thursdays
DEC. 15—Pittsburgh Gateway Corporations Great Business and Professional Networking will host Entrepreneurial Thursdays from 5:30-8 p.m. at Little E’s, 949 Liberty Ave., Downtown. The theme for the event will be “Culinary Entrepreneurs.” R&B and Jazz vocalist Jessica Lee will host the event. This is a great opportunity to network with local professionals. The cost is $5. For more information, visit www.jessicaleesong.com.
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.
Marketing seminar
DEC. 20—Up A Notch Marking will host a No BS Marketing Meeting at 3-5:30 p.m. at Sigmas Conference and Event Center, 1717 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. Attendees will leave with at least on actionable tactic that can immediately be implemented to drive business their way. All strategies taught are direct response marketing oriented. Seating is limited and registration is requested. For more information, call 412-974-0739 or e-mail Weston@westonlyon.com.
Tax seminar
JAN. 11—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Namm Business Center will host “Be Prepared for Tax Season: Learn How to Organize Your Most Important Documents and Hear About Current IRS Updates That May Save You Time and Money from 10:15-11 a.m. at 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Tax Specialist Diana Smith will facilitate this seminar, which will save both time and money when preparing one’s 2011 taxes. For more information, call 412-422-9650.
Campaign training
JAN. 21—The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University will host its Ready o Run Campaign Training for Women at Chatham University’s Mellon Hall, Woodland Rd., Oakland. This is a bi-partisan program for women who want to run for office, seek higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office or learn more about the political system. There will be training sessions and networking opportunities. Registration is required and if done before Dec. 15 the cost is $50 and if done after, the cost is $65. For more information, visit www.pcwp.org.
Federal Contracting Workshop
JAN. 25–U.S. Small Business Administration will host its Federal Contracting workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Riverside Center for Innovation, 700 River Ave., North Side. The workshop will include an 8(a), HUBZone and Women Certifications. Minority and Women Business Owners, along with Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to attend. It is free to the public and registration is required. For more information, call Marisa Fentzel at 412-395-6560 ext. 109 or Judith Kirby at ext. 123.
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