First Step Business
JUNE 6—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host its First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This is a seminar for new business start-ups and for entrepreneurs without previous business experience. There will also be an opportunity to meet with a business consultant. For more information, visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Export markets
JUNE 6—The Small Business Development Center of Duquesne University will host its “Top Export Markets for Environmental Firms” seminar from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the university’s Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The seminar represents the top 10 export markets for environmental management companies focusing on water waste management, water treatment, air pollution and more. Registration is requested and the cost is $45. For more information, visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Business series
JUNE 7—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 Find Free, Authoritative Answers to Many Personal and Business Legal Questions.” Joel Fishman, PhD, assistant director of the Allegheny County Law Library, will be on hand to discuss where to find information on legal topics that can help in many aspects of one’s daily life and the reputable websites on the Internet that can also help. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or email business@carnegielibrary.org.
Business leaders breakfast
JUNE 8—The Chatham University 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 Rd., Shadyside. The topic will be “Strolling to Success: How Locally-Based 4moms Went International.” Registration is requested and the cost is $25. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe.
Brown Bag series
JUNE 13—The Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania will host a Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12- 1p.m. at 1650 Main St., Sharpsburg. The topic will be “How to create, plan and execute an event to market your business.” Autumn Edmiston, of Rev-Up Marketing, will discuss ways to reach one’s target in a competitive marketplace. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
Panel discussion
JUNE 13—Priority Two will host the “Insight from the Inside for Job Seekers-HR Experts Share Guidance for Present and Future Job Seekers” Panel Discussion at 5:30 p.m. at The Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Human Resource experts will share insight and discuss finding the hidden jobs, overcoming the age barrier and getting in the door at target employees. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-370-4836 or email office@ptwo.org.
Business series
JUNE 14—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 “Employment Resources for Jobs in the Pittsburgh Area.” Eric Pferdekamper, site administrator for the Downtown CareerLinks, will discuss how CareerLinks can help one maximize their chances of gaining employment. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or email business@carnegielibrary.org.
Boosting profits
JUNE 14—The Center for Green Industries and Sustainable Business Growth of the Small Business Development Center of Duquesne University will host “Boosting Profits through Green Certifications: Understanding the Advantages and Process” from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the university’s Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The seminar will explore the benefits of acquiring certifications for building operations that are “environmentally friendly.” There will also be a discussion on the reasons why businesses opt for certain certifications and an explanation on the process for obtaining certifications. Registration is required and the cost is $45. For more information, call 412-396-6233 or email duqsbdc@duq.edu.
PowerBreakfast
JUNE 15—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 Steve Bland, CEO of Port Authority of Allegheny County, will discuss the many changes and plans for public transportation and the impact on one’s workforce. Reservations are requested by June 13 and the cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Free Career Training
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.
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