AUG. 14—Business Plan submissions are due for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Business Plan Competition for Women Business Owners. The competition will showcase emerging business and will celebrate female entrepreneurship, and the winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize to help grow their business. This is open to women business owners in Pennsylvania who started their business on or after Jan. 1, 2012. Finalists will be selected to compete at the 2014 Women’s Mentorship Symposium, Sept. 30, in Pittsburgh. For more information, visit www.nawbopabizplancomp.org.
Lunch & Learn
AUG. 14—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Lunch & Learn Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic will be “How to Start a Food Truck Business.” This informative session on starting one’s own Pittsburgh food truck will teach the rules and regulations, best practices, and how to cook up a great business plan. There will be county officials and local street vendors on hand to answer questions and provide tips. Seating is limited. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
AUG. 20—Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania will host its Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12-1 p.m. at the Volunteers of America of Pa headquarters, 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic will be “Media Marketing” facilitated by Ola Jackson of the Onyx Women Network. This is a celebration of Black Business Month and an opportunity for attendees to learn how to build their voice in the Pittsburgh market from Jackson, a business veteran. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-782-5344.
Technology Show
AUG. 21—Toshiba Business Solutions will host its Technology Show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore. This is an opportunity to see how one’s company can improve core business processes. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Chris Hoke will be the special guest. Registration is required by Aug. 14. For more information, call Chris Colaianni at 412-9736328 or email Chris.Colaianni@tbs.toshiba.com.
Small Business Basics Workshop
AUG. 23—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University and SCORE Pittsburgh will host a Small Business Basics Workshop form 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Chatham University, Mellon Board Room, Woodland Road, Shadyside. This workshop is for women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current one. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing and legal issues pertaining to small businesses. A continental breakfast will be provided and registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events.
Business Ethics Award Nomination Deadline
AUG. 29—Nomination applications are due for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals’ 14th Annual Pittsburgh Business Ethics Awards. The awards are designed to honor U.S. companies that demonstrate a firm commitment to ethical practices in their day-to-day operations, philosophies, and response to crises and challenges. The ceremony will take place Feb. 25, 2015. For more information, call Ann McKenna at 412-657-4447 or visit www.PittsburghSFSP.org.
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