Silver Lining for Business
JUNE 27—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host “Cloud Computing: The Silver Lining for Your Business” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Rivers Club, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Tim Fitzgerald, of Matrix Solutions, and Mark Talton, of Virtual Officeware, will facilitate this seminar and share their experiences on how the Cloud is enabling their businesses to grow. Attendees will learn how the Cloud can make IT systems more manageable, cost comparisons of Cloud computing versus conventional technologies and more. The cost is $49 and registration is requested. For more information, call Tara Gerek at 412-648-1389 or email ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu.
Export Transactions
JUNE 27—The Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center will host “Lunch & Learn: Export Transactions” at Lamplighter Restaurant, Delmont. The workshop will cover the basics of identifying things that one needs to consider as they develop their international pricing models, how to avoid customer misunderstandings, methods for avoiding Letter of Credit discrepancies and more. Registration is requested and the cost is $50, which includes lunch. For more information, call 724-537-4572.
Entrepreneurial Thursdays
JUNE 28—Jessica Lee and Pittsburgh Gateway Corporation will host Entrepreneurial Thursdays Networking from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Little E’s, 949 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Every Thursday attendees will have the opportunity to network, while enjoying good music. The cost is $5. For more information, visit www.jessicaleesong.com.
Business Start-Ups
JULY 3—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host “First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials” from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Butler CDC, 112 Woody Dr., Butler. This seminar is for new business start-ups and entrepreneurs without previous business experience. After the workshop attendees will have the option of meeting with a consultant. There will also be a seminar on July 10 at the Duquesne University campus. For more information, visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Strategies For Women In Business
JULY 10—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host “Let’s Make A Deal: Effective Negotiations Strategies for Women In Business” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. MJ Toochi will discuss negotiations from the unique perspective of women entrepreneurs, tips for identifying negotiation opportunities and how to gain more confidence in one’s ability to successfully negotiate. The cost is $25 and registration is requested. For more information, call 412-648-1389 or email ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu.
Brown Bag Lunch
JULY 11—Volunteers of America will host their Brown Bag Lunch from 12-1 p.m. at 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic will be “Making the Most Out of Vendor Shows” with Mary Pam Kilgore, of Kilgore Business Services LLC. She will discuss tips on making vendor opportunities worth the expense, how to promote and manage vendor tables. This is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
Women’s Conference
JULY 12—Inspired Women in Business and Life will host the Inspired Women’s Conference at the Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township. The two-day event with national speakers, breakout sessions, vendors and more. There will be a silent auction to benefit girls’ education in Uganda. Reservations are required. For more information, call Debra Dion Krischke at 724-935-6100.
(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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