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.
Business Fraud Protection 101
JULY 9—The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host its Business Fraud Protection 101 seminar from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at 50 McIntyre Square Dr., Pittsburgh. PNC will highlight some of the common threats of internal and external fraud, share actionable best practices to decrease the risk of financial loss, and provide an overview of available fraud mitigation solutions to protect one’s company. Registration is required. For more information, email Rachel LaMarco at rlamarco@innovation.pitt.edu.
First Step
JULY 10—The Small Business Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh will host its “The First Step: The Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Drive, Oakland. This session is designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government, procurement, financing options, major components of the business plan, taxation, requirements and more. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1544 or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Special Breakfast Meeting
JULY 10—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host a Special Breakfast Meeting at 8 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The breakfast will introduce Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay. He will update Chamber members on plans for law enforcement. Reservations are required. For more information, email call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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