Lunch & Learn
FEB. 19—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 E-File Your Federal Return.” Diana Smith, an IRS tax consultant, will discuss the many benefits of using the IRS e-file to file one’s federal return for free. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
PowerBreakfast Meeting
FEB. 20—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at One Oxford Centre. 301 Grant St., Downtown. The guest speaker will be Port Authority of Allegheny County Chief Executive Officer Ellen McLean. She will update guests on Port Authority’s activities, new initiatives and how business owners can engage in doing business with them. Reservations are requested by Feb. 18. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
Members’ Mixer
FEB. 23— The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at East End Cooperative Ministry, 6140 Station St., East Liberty. Michael Mingrone, executive director of EECM, will be the evening’s Mixer. This is an opportunity to network with Chamber members and other business owners. Chamber members are asked to bring business cards and to wear their pins. Registration is required by Feb. 20. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Understanding Financial Statements
FEB. 24—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will host its “Get Behind the Numbers & Increase Your Profits: Understanding Financial Statements” Workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This is a hands-on workshop that will provide participants with a step-by-step approach to explaining three important financial statements: cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet. A representative from Wilke & Associates will offer clear examples for using these statements to make informed decisions, identify potential problems within a business and set realistic financial goals. Participants are asked to bring a calculator and current financial statements. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Lunch & Learn
FEB. 26—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 “All about the Schedule D.” Patrick Price, an IRS tax consultant, will discuss the ins and outs of using Schedule D to report capital gains and losses on stock and other transactions. This informative discussion will prepare individuals for the April 15 tax-filing deadline. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
First Step
MARCH 6—The Small Business Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh will host its “The First Step: The Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Drive, Oakland. This session is designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government, procurement, financing options, major components of the business plan, taxation, requirements and more. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1544 or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
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