Business series
FEB. 9—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 “Federal Tax Credits-Which Ones Can You Claim?” Tax Specialist Patrick N. Price, of the IRS, will explain the basics of each credit, so that one can determine which ones apply them. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
Breakfast series
FEB. 10—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 7:30-9 a.m. at the University’s James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Road, Oakland. The topic is “Re-Inventing and Growing A One-Product Company.” Christine Robbins, CEO of BodyMedia Inc., will discuss how her company found a strategy to take a single product and leverage it for year-over-year growth. The cost is $25 and reservations are required. For more information, call 412-365-1253.
Business with
Commonwealth Seminar
FEB. 15—The Government Assistance Center will host “Going On-line To Do Business With the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Regional Learning Alliance, 800 Cranberry Woods, Cranberry Township. Reservations are requested by Feb. 13. For more information, visit www.sru.edu.
Job Fair
FEB. 15—Community College of Allegheny County will host Get Working Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Allegheny Campus, Foerster Student Service Center, 800 Allegheny Ave., North Side. Every Wednesday throughout the semester the college will hold a job fair with representatives from the region’s employers. They will discuss job opportunities, answer questions and give out information. This is open to the public. For more information, call 412-237-2542.
Bidding Seminar
FEB. 16—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host its Responsible and Responsive Bidding Seminar from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the University’s Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The workshop will discuss the key elements in putting together a comprehensive bid for any company that estimates and bids on contracting opportunities. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Networking mixer
FEB. 16—Classic Events! will host a Black History Month Networking Mixer at 5:30 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. The mixer is to introduce and connect a variety of businesses and organizations to the diverse business market. Vendors will be on hand and space is available. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-723-2414 or e-mail yourclassicevent@yahoo.com.
Wine tasting
FEB. 16—Three Rivers Center for Independent Living will host a Wine Tasting from 6-8 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. This is an opportunity for attendees to socialize and network. Space limited, registration is required and the cost is $15. For more information, call 412-371-7700 ext. 181.
PowerBreakfast
FEB. 17—The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The featured guest for the morning will be Michael Lamb, City of Pittsburgh Controller, and he will discuss the city’s fiscal health and procurement opportunities for Chamber Members. Reservations are requested and the cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or e-mail information@aaccwp.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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