Business Discussion
MARCH 14—Urban Innovation21 will host a Discussion on the “Best Practices for Connecting African-American Communities to Pittsburgh’s Successful Innovation Economy” from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Homewood Carnegie Library, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood. Guests include Johnathan Holifield, A. Mike Green and Chad Womack, PhD. There will also be a discussion from 3-5 p.m. This event is open to the public. For more information, email events@urbaninnovation21.org.
Business Series
MARCH 15—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 Construct a Good Resume.” Executive Coach and President of Posti & Associates Inc., Chris Posti, will facilitate this workshop and give helpful tips to keep one’s resume at the top of the pile. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or email business@carnegielibrary.org.
PowerBreakfast
MARCH 16—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 Richard Fitzgerald, the chief executive of Allegheny County, and he will discuss his plans for the county. Reservations are requested by March 14 and the cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Business Fraud
MARCH 19—Chatham University’s Center for Women Entrepreneurship and PNC will host a “Small Business Fraud” Workshop from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. This is a workshop by PNC on what businesses need to know on an issue that is becoming more common. Guests will also learn how one can be proactive in protecting themselves, their business and their reputation. There will be networking opportunities and refreshments. Registration is requested. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe.
Job Recruitment
MARCH 20—The Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center, Bloomfield Garfield Corp’s Pittsburgh Connects Lab and PNC Bank will host a Job Recruitment Fair at 10 a.m. at 5321 Penn Ave., Garfield. There will be a review of careers available at PNC Bank, along with a pre-hiring/prep session. Guests must arrive by 9:45 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-465-0425.
Job Fair
MARCH 21—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.
Small Business Basics
MARCH 24—SCORE Pittsburgh will host its Small Business Basics from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at PNC-YMCA, 2nd floor, 226 Fifth Ave., Downtown. This workshop, which will be presented by professionals, helps new businesses get off to the right start by covering business plan development, record keeping, taxes, financing, marketing and legal aspects. The cost is $45 and registration is requested by March 22. For more information, call 412-395-6560 ext. 130 or 131.
Federal Contracting
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MARCH 28—The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a Federal Contracting workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Riverside Center for Innovation, 1st floor conference room, 700 River Ave., North Side. It includes 8(a), HUBZone and Women Certifications and MBE/WBE and Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to attend. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call Marisa Fentzel at 412-395-6560 ext. 109 or Judith Kirby at 412-395-6560 Ext. 123.
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.)
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