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.
Equity Conference
JUNE 22—The Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable will host the 2015 Equity & Inclusion Roundtable from 7:30-11:45 a.m. at Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The theme is “Resetting the Commitment—Going from Well Meaning to Well Doing.” This is an opportunity to learn why diversity and inclusion are critical for a profitable, positive, and high performing organization, and necessary for this region’s economy. There will be a discussion on how to attract and retain top minority talent; how companies create inclusive environments for profitability and growth; why diversity is critical for Pittsburgh’s economy; and more. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.duq,edu/ceir.
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.
Lunch and Learn Series
JUNE 25— 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 “TechConnect: Craigslist Basics.” This is an opportunity to learn how to buy and sell on Craigslist. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Members’ Mixer
JUNE 25—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at Skyline Terrace, in the Community Room, 385 Elmore St., Hill District. The evening, hosted by member, KBK Enterprises, will offer a glimpse of their new development, Skyline Terrace, and an opportunity to network with other Chamber members. Attendees are asked to bring business cards. Reservations are required by June 23. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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