Leadership Breakfast Series
APRIL 7—The Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-10 a.m. at the Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The breakfast’s topic is “Leading with Purpose: The Soul of Leadership.” Kathy Humphrey, senior vice chancellor and chief of staff at the University of Pittsburgh, will facilitate the session and help attendees explore the essence of soul of leadership, and learn how to use soulful gifts, talents and specially designed tools to become a great leader. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-4434 or visit www.duq.edu/leadershipseries.
Business Start Up Essentials
APRIL 7—The Duquesne University’s Small Business Center will host “The First Step: Business Start Up Essentials” from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. Designed for new business start-ups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure ad formation, insurance, financing options and more. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Inclusion Best Practices Series
APRIL 8—Vibrant Pittsburgh will host its Inclusion Best Practices Series from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Point Park University, Lawrence Hall, Wood Street, Downtown. The theme is “Diversity & Inclusion Results: Measurements, Metrics and Accountability.” The event will feature a conversation with guest Bruce Murphy, executive vice president and head of Corporate Responsibility for KeyBank. Registration is required. For more information, call Silvia Boselli at 412-281-8600 ext. 206 or email silviab@vibrantpittsburgh.org.
Lunch and Learn Series
APRIL 9— 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 “Money Smart Week: You and Your Credit Report.” Heather Murray of Advantage Credit Counseling Service will facilitate this workshop. She’ll discuss what is a credit report; the importance of a credit score; how to obtain a free credit report; how creditors use your report, and more. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Women’s Business Breakfast Series
APRIL 10—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 8-9:30 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Road, Shadyside. Wendy Staso, president & CEO of Huckestein Mechanical Services Inc., and Denise DeSimone, chairman and founder of C-Leveled, will discuss preparing a business for sale, building one’s business to sell, and more. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries.
6 Steps to a Better Business
APRIL 21—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host “Six Steps to a Better Business” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. Ken Sevick of ActionCOACH and Master Business Coach will teach participants at this workshop will learn the six steps and how to move their businesses to the top. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Chamber Candidates Forum
APRIL 30—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its annual Candidates Forum from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Attendees will hear from Pittsburgh City Council District 9 candidates and have the opportunity to ask questions concerning small business advancement and economic development for the City of Pittsburgh. The facilitator for the evening will be Rod Doss, editor and publisher of the New Pittsburgh Courier. This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by April 28. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
