Special Breakfast Meeting
JULY 7—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host a Special Breakfast Meeting at 8 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Congressman Mike Doyle, 14th District, U.S. House of Representatives will be the guest speaker and give an update on small business, it’s initiatives and what’s happening in Congress that impacts Pennsylvania. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-396-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Special Workshop
JULY 10—Volunteers of American of Pennsylvania will host a Special Workshop from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic will be “Don’t Price Your Product Too high or Too low!” Elizabeth Bowers of DCKWorldwide LLC will facilitate this workshop. This workshop will include a practical lesson on basic business math with examples that one can understand and apply to their own business. It will also cover what goes into a pricing structure and more. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
First Step
JULY 11—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Experts will help attendees explore the size of their interested market and what marketing tools will be needed to attract customers, while also teaching them about business structures, access helpful resource, available funding options and more. There will also be a Second Step workshop on July 25. There is a discount when you register for both. For more information, call 412-648-1542.
Breakfast Series
JULY 15—Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-10 a.m. at Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The topic will be “Leader and Passion: Two Words that Will Flip Your World.” This education and networking event clarifies the essential relationship between the concepts of being a leader and having passion, and will offer practical implications for everyday leading, living and thriving. Executive coach, designer and educator Frank Lehner will be the facilitator. For more information, call 412-396-4434.
The First Step
JULY 16—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Business Startup Essentials” from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This seminar is designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options and more. Registration is requested for this free seminar. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Information Webinar
JULY 23—Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its “Adult Student Information Webinar: Graduate Programs” from 12-12:30 p.m. Participants will learn more about Duquesne’s graduate programs. The program manager will provide comprehensive information and answer questions. Registration is required to receive login information. For more information, call 412-396-5600 or visit www.duq.edu/leadership/informationsessions.
Second Step
JULY 25—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Small Business Development Center will host the “Second Step: Developing a Business Plan” seminar from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Attendees will learn about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial planning spreadsheets to attract funding for one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1542 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu.
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