Lunch and Learn Series
JUNE 4— 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 “Estate Planning is for Everyone.” Facilitator Jennifer Dunn of Fifth Third Bank will explain the most common documents used in estate planning—the will, trust, power of attorney, medical directive and living will. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
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 4—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.
The Second Step
JUNE 11—The University of Pittsburgh’s University Center for Social and Urban Research, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Small Business Development Center will host “The Second Step: Creating a Business Plan” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Homestead Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 510 E. 10th Ave., Homestead. This seminar will help individuals develop a business plan; the tools that successful business owners use to guide their business’ growth. 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.
Crucial Business Trends
JUNE 17—The Business Institute of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host “Crucial Business Trends for 2015” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. Marty McGough, vice president of Market Insights for Campos Research Strategy, will give a summary of the “Top 10 2015 Consumer Behavior Trends” and the impact it can have on one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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 and CEO 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.
