Volunteers of America
DEC. 17—Volunteers of America will host its Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12-1 p.m. at 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic is “Communicate Professionally in Tweets, Blogs and Posts.” This workshop will help individuals polish their writing to make sure their writing represents them in the best light, especially in social media. This is free and reservations are required. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
Lunch & Learn
DEC. 18—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 “Accounting and Taxes for Small Businesses.” Robert Henkels of PTA Seminars Inc. will give small business tax tips, and discuss accounting procedures and what one needs to know about keeping their books straight this tax season and beyond. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
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.
Open House
JAN. 7—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host an Open House from 8:30-10 a.m. at its Eden Hall Campus, Lodge Dining Room, 6035 Ridge Rd., Gibsonia, Pa. This is an opportunity for interested women to network with other women entrepreneur and women in business, to learn more about the Center’s programming and meet the staff. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu.
Women’s Breakfast Series
JAN. 9— 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 “How to Get in the News in 2015.” There will be a panel of speakers consisting of representatives from several media outlets including the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and WESA. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries
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