Members’ Mixer
SEPT. 30—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Services Inc. Environment & Energy Community Outreach, East Liberty Boulevard, East Liberty. This is an opportunity to visit the Pittsburgh Community Services’ new EECO center while networking with members. Attendees are asked to bring their business cards. Reservations are required by Sept. 26. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
The First Step
OCT. 1—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. 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 session on Oct. 3 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Mervis Hall. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-624-5436 or visit www.entrpreneur.pitt.edu.
Business Growth Program
OCT. 1—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its My Business Growth Program from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chatham University, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. This is an entrepreneurial growth program customized for women business owners looking to strategically position their businesses for growth and expansion. It includes interactive class sessions, one-on-one consulting and a one-year membership to The Center. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253.
African American/Latino Roundtable
OCT. 7—Talk Magazine will host its 2014 African American /Latino Roundtable at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg. Topics will include Healthcare, Housing Assistance, Immigration and Job Training. This is a free event and free transportation to and from Harrisburg is available. For more information, email talk.events@ljspublishing.com or visit www.talkmagazinepa.com.
Small Business and Laws
OCT. 8—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s Business Institute and the University of Pittsburgh’s Urban Power to Prosper will host “Keeping Your Small Business in Good Legal Shape” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. A panel of attorneys from some of the region’s largest law firms will explain how laws affect small businesses. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aawwcp.com.
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