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.
The Second Step
APRIL 17—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will host “The Second Step: Developing A Business Plan” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Drive, Oakland. Attendees will learn all they need to about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1544 or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
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.
Family Business Seminar
APRIL 22—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center and EY will host “Family Business Today—Staying Relevant” from 12-6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. This seminar is for both business owners and non-family business entrepreneurs. The day will include a keynote address from the CEO of Nuts.com Jeffrey Braverman; a lively panel discussion with prominent family-owned business leaders; and a workshop with Michele Petruccelli of Petrucelli Consulting. Also, lunch and a cocktail reception will take place. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-648-1544.
Lunch and Learn Series
APRIL 23— 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 “Small Business Research.” Learn how the library can help individuals open their business with access to comprehensive print materials, e-resources and services for small business startups. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
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.