Leadership Breakfast
DEC. 2—The Duquesne University School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its 2014 Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-10 a.m. at Duquesne University’s Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The topic will be “Emotional Intelligence: A Different Kind of Smart.” Jane Patterson Abbate and Bill Abbate will be the morning’s facilitators. This event will address the five areas of emotional intelligence (EQ)—an essential building block in a leader’s ability to create the right climate for success—and the key skills that can result in improvement in one’s EQ. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, email Erroline Williams at williamse076@duq.edu.
Business Growth Program
DEC. 3—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.
The First Step
DEC. 5—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host “The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Posvar Hall, 230 S. Bouquet St., 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. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1544or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Annual Business Luncheon
DEC. 11—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Annual Business Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The keynote speaker will be David Porges, executive chairman of EQT Corporation. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
The Second Step
DEC. 19—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s will host “ The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan” from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente St., 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 412-648-1544 or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Women’s Breakfast Series
DEC. 12— Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-9:30 a.m. at the James Laughlin Music Center, Woodland Road, Shadyside. The topic will be “Embracing Risks, Filling a Void, Knowing When to Walk Away: the Makings of the Successful Business.” Deb Mortillaro, a partner at Dreadnought Wines, will discuss how to use the difficulties of any industry and turn them into opportunities for profitable business by examining the rules and by filling a need. She will also give straight advice about when to do it, when to walk away and how to not be afraid of either decision. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, email pdecker@chatham.edu.
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