How to Finish a Project
JULY 25—The Squirrel Hill branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host “Stressed Out By a Big Project or Dissertation? Learn How to Finish Your Project or Dissertation and Thrive, Not Just Survive” at 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Betty Fisher, PhD, a performance coach, will teach the tools and strategies to help one complete one’s project, minimize the stresses associated with it and improving one’s quality of life while achieving their goal. The event is free, but space is limited. For more information, call 412-422-9650.
Social media
JULY 26—Social Voice Marketing and Sandler Training by Peak Performance Management will host “Is Social Media a Time Waster or a Significant Income Generator” workshop from 9-11 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Bryan Whittington and Cindy Rack will facilitate this workshop and discuss topics such as reasons why traditional sales models are losing effectiveness, seven ways to take back control of the selling process, how to market with social media in just 15 minutes and more. Registration is requested and the cost is $75. For more information, call 412-928-9933 or email bryanwhittington@superiorselling.com.
Business Series
JULY 26—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 “Get to Know the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.” Ida D’Errico, an event planner, will discuss the partnership’s important role in promoting Downtown’s economic development, cultural resources and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or email business@carnegielibrary.org.
Entrepreneurial
Thursdays
JULY 26—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.
Minority/Women
Business Seminar
JULY 26—The Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise will host “Is Business Opened For Us?” at 6 p.m. at the CEA Arts, Cultural and Training Institute, 7120 Kelly St., Homewood. The seminar will discuss what minority companies need to participate and more. For more information, call Rashad Byrdsong at 412-371-0791.
Leads with
Print Advertising
JULY 31—The No BS Marketing Meeting will host “Generating a Truck-Load of Leads with Print Advertising” from 3-5:30 p.m. at Sigmas Conference and Event Center, 1717 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh. This is an opportunity to learn how to improve business through the effective use of print advertisements. Registration is required. For more information, call Weston Lyon at 412-974-0739 or email weston@westonlyon.com.
Monthly Luncheon
AUG. 3—Business Women Connect will host its Monthly Networking Luncheon from 1:30-3 p.m. at D’Imperio’s Restaurant, 3412 William Penn Highway, Monroeville. This is a free networking group open to any women in business interested in networking to expand and develop new contacts with other professional women in the Eastern suburbs and Westmoreland County. Attendees must bring business cards and prepare a 60-second commercial about their business. Registration is required. For more information, call Donna Cheswick at 724-837-1130.
Golf Outing
AUG. 6—The Western Pennsylvania Minority Supplier Development Council will host its 30th Annual Golf Outing and Dinner at 10 a.m. at Quicksilver Golf Club, 2000 Quicksilver Rd., Midway. This is an opportunity for networking and fun. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, lunch, prizes and dinner. Registration is required by July 30. For more information, visit www.wpmsdc.org.
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