Open House
SEPT. 25—The SMC Business Councils will host an Open House from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local members. SMC has been working with small business owners and manufactures to find unique and innovative ways to overcome business challenges, increase their bottom lines, act as a conduit to state and federal officials, and more. Registration is required. For more information, call Chris Heck at 412-371-1500 ext. 1609 or visit www.smc.org.
YOUTHPRENEUR Networking Mixer
SEPT. 27—Classic Events! will host its YOUTHPRENEUR Business Networking Mixer from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Charter School for Entrepreneurship, 200 Penn School Dr., Verona. This event will focus on the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders, and allows 20 youth to showcase their business, product service or invention. It will provide support to early stage entrepreneurs. There will also be a “Salute to Penn Hills” recognizing Congressman Mike Doyle, Sen. Jay Costa, state Rep. Tony DeLuca Sr., mayor Tony DeLuca Jr., and the Penn Hills School District. For more information, call 412-723-2414 or email yourclassicevent@gmail.com.
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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