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.
Diabetes seminar
FEB. 21—The Business Institute of the African-American Chamber of Western Pennsylvania will host “DIABETES: The Silent Killer Self Management of a Chronic Disease ‘Optimum Fitness & Eye Care’” from 3-5 p.m. at the Hill House Association, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. Dr. Jerome R. Gloster, of the North Side Christian Health Center, will discuss the benefits of Diabetics having regular eye examinations and an ophthalmologist use the Fundus Eye Machine. Registration is requested by Feb. 17. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or e-mail information@aaccwp.com.
Job Fair
FEB. 22—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.
Business Series
FEB. 23—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 “How to File a Property Assessment Tax Appeal.” Kenneth R. Behrend, Esq., of Behrend & Ernsberger, P.C. will facilitate this session It is free and open to the public. Call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
Business Basics
FEB. 23—SCORE will host an Introduction to Small Business Basics from 7-8 p.m. at the Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd., Monroeville. This is a free seminar to introduce aspiring or existing entrepreneurs lokking to start or grow their own business. Call Art Green at 412-395-6560 ext. 130 or e-mail info@scorepittsburgh.com.
Ice Skating Party
FEB. 25—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host an Ice Skating Party from 1-3 p.m. at PPG Ice Skating Rink, PPG Plaza, Downtown. A discount is being offered when one mentions the chamber upon payment for admissions. The cost is $6 for adults, $5 for children and $3 for skate rental. Registration is requested by Feb. 23. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
Orientation
FEB. 28—The New Choices Career Development of PA Women Work will host an Orientation for their Career Development Classes at 9:30 a.m. at 305 Wood St., Downtown. The classes, which begin March 5, are free and open to single parents and homemakers. For more information, call 412-391-5103 or 412-391-5101.
Networking
ONGOING—The Triangle Chapter of Professional Referral Exchange will host its Meeting at 12 p.m. at Tambellini’s Restaurant, 139 7th St., Downtown. Each Tuesday PRE will host their weekly meetings that will feature one speaker from the group who will outline their area of expertise. Attendees are asked to bring business cards. For more information, call Eve Peterson at 412-761-8583 or visit www.prorefx.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.)
About Post Author
