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.
Women’s Breakfast Series
JUNE 12—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 Rd., Shadyside. The topic is “Effective Branding, Podcasting, and Promotion Without Giving Away the Ship.” Hustle & Heart TV’s Darieth Chisolm will talk about how bloggers, authors, speakers, innovators, entrepreneurs and those looking for ways to leverage all of their current marketing efforts can utilize the next big phenomenon: video podcasting. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries/
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.
Inclusion Best Practices Series
JUNE 23—Vibrant Pittsburgh will host its Inclusion Best Practices Series from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Point Park University, Lawrence Hall, 201 Wood St., Downtown. The theme for the session is “Inclusive Recruiting: Strategies and Lessons Learned.” The morning will feature a conversation with Ken Bouyer, Ernst & Young Americas’ director of Inclusiveness Recruiting. This series features high profile companies who will share their stories and best practices on a range of diversity and inclusion topics. Registration is required. For more information, call Silvia Boselli at 412-281-8600 ext. 206 or email silviab@vibrantpittsburgh.org.
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