Lunch and Learn Series
MAY 28—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 “Know Your Options: Different Types of Businesses.” Joyce Pearl and Steve Cohen, both of SCORE, will discuss the various business models, including home –based, nonprofit, online and franchises. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Members’ Mixer
MAY 28—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. This is an opportunity to meet associate member Al Merritt and learn how Hosanna House reaches out to assist and impact individuals and families in our community. Attendees are asked to bring business cards and members are asked to wear their pins. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Make It Happen
MAY 28—The University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Small Business Development Center will host “Make It Happen in the Mon Valley” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Homestead Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 510 E. 10th Ave., Homestead. This seminar is designed to help determine if starting a business is right for an individual and how to begin searching for the right business. For more information, call 412-624-3095 or visit www.https://monvalleyentrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Members’ Mixer
JUNE 4—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and the Women President’s Organization will host its Members’ Mixer from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Larrimor’s, 249 Fifth Ave., Downtown. The event will feature Jack Mitchell of the Wall Street Journal. Attendees are asked to bring business cards and members are asked to wear their pins. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
The First Step
JUNE 8—The University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Homestead Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 510 E. 10th Ave., Homestead. This seminar is designed for individuals who have never operated their own business or who want to take it from their garage to a storefront. This seminar will hope individuals learn the steps necessary to start a new business and how to avoid some common pitfalls. Light refreshments will be offered. Registration is required and this is a free event. For more information, call 412-624-3095 or visit www.https://monvalleyentrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Engaging Corporate Sponsors
JUNE 18—The Association of Fundraising Professionals will host “New Rules for Engaging Corporate Sponsors” with Barbara Harrington from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Shannopin Country Club, 1 Windmere Rd., Pittsburgh. The workshop, facilitated by Barbara Harrington, founder of Sponsorship Plus, will highlight sponsorship trends & ethics; case studies; valuing benefits and pricing packages; and event sponsorships and identifying other opportunities. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.afpwpa.org.
PowerBreakfast Meeting
JUNE 19—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 JoEllen Parker, the president of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. She will give an update on her plans for the organization. Reservations are required by June 17. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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