Business Institute Seminar
JULY 22—The Business Institute of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host “How to do business with the Allegheny County Airport Authority” at 9 a.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. Chamber members will be introduced to the Allegheny County Airport Authority’s procedures on doing business as well as their DBE/Outreach Manger and their procurement and construction teams to start the process of building relationships. This workshop is for Chamber Members only. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
Lunch and Learn Series
JULY 23— 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 “How to Start a Food Truck Business.” There will be a panel discussion where attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to start a food truck from local street vendors and Allegheny County Health Department officials. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
2015 Business Conference
JULY 25—Onyx Woman Network will host the 2015 Business Conference from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jeron X. Grayson Community Center, 1852 Enoch St., Hill District. Business owners will learn how to make sure the business they run isn’t running them as well as receive advice on business growth and sustainability. Speakers will include Rosemary Crawford, Esq., Arlinda Moriarty, Ola Jackson, Debra Hickman, Dr. Renee Galloway and Jarene Barnes. Vendor opportunities are available and registration is requested. For more information, call 412-731-5159 or visit www.onxywoman.com.
Members’ Orientation
JULY 28—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Orientation from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. This is a program for new and existing Chamber members. Individuals will learn the value of being a part of the Chamber’s organized body as well as get an overview of the Chamber and the Chamber Foundation. Reservations are required by July 24 and a box lunch is included. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Lunch and Learn Series
JULY 30— 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 “Small Business Research.” Attendees will learn how the library’s access to comprehensive print materials, e-resources and services for small business startups can help them open their business. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Final Fridays
JULY 31—The Hill Community Development Corp. will host its Final Fridays Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. at Savoy Lounge, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. The last Friday of every month through August, the Hill CDC will welcome guests to learn more about their programs and the Hill District community. For more information, call 412-765-1820.
Resume Assistance
AUG. 4—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Job & Career: Resume Assistant by Appointment from 6-8 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh East Liberty Branch, 130 S. Whitfield ST., East Liberty. Qualified volunteers and staff are available to help one develop a strong resume and cover letter so that they can land that all-important interview. Appointments must be scheduled. For more information, call 412-363-8232 or email eastliberty@carnegielibrary.org.
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