Résumé Assistance
AUG. 15—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Job & Career: Resume Assistant by Appointment from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown & Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. 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 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Financial Fundamentals
AUG. 18—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and Sisterson & Co. LLP will host “Five Financial Fundamentals to Help You Rest Easy“ from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Grant Building, Suite 2100, 310 Grant St., Downtown. Experts from Sisterson will lead this business session that will touch on various areas of business, such as taking advantage of tax credits, identity theft, asset protection, planning for the future and more. Attendees will also receive advice on their business’ next steps. Registration is required. For more information, email Rachel LaMarco at rlamarco@innovation.pitt.edu.
Lunch and Learn Series
AUG. 20— 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 “Retirement Planning and Beyond.” Brian Bohn of Merrill Lynch will facilitate this interactive workshop that explores how 401ks, pension funds, 403bs, IRAs, social security benefits and other major retirement options fit in with one’s retirement vision. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Technology Show
AUG. 27—Toshiba Business Solutions will host its Annual Technology Show from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Heinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Ave., North Shore. This event includes tours of the stadium, lunch and raffle prizes all while learning about the latest advances in Toshiba Technology. Attendees will learn how Toshiba’s solutions can help reduce expenses and increase efficiency in their office. The guest speaker will be former Pittsburgh Steeler Tunch Ilkin. Reservations are required. For more information, call Elliot Wagner at 412-290-4967 or email elliot.wagner@tbs.toshiba.com.
Business Institute
SEPT. 2—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Black Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Institute from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 17th floor, Monongahela Room, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The topic is “The Impact of Ozone Regulations on Jobs in Our Community.” This will be an informative discussion of the proposal to lower the national air quality standard for ozone, including the potential employment and economic impacts on Pennsylvania. Registration is requested. For more information, call 202-822-2475.
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