Women Business Breakfast Series
SEPT. 11—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 Road, Shadyside. Meredith Meyer Grelli, co-owner and co-founder of Wigley Whiskey, will discuss the methods implemented by her company to breed innovation, filling its new product pipeline with compelling services, products and programs to meet consumer’s needs and grow the business each year. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/eventswblbseries.
The First Step
SEPT. 15—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Business Startup Essentials” from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. 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 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
MWDBE Department Open House
SEPT. 17—The Allegheny County Department of Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission will host the MWDBE Department Open House from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Two Chatham Center, 112 Washington Place, Hill District. Dollar Bank Vice President and credit counselor Judith Mason will give tips on how small business owners can use and protect their credit. Refreshments will be provided and registration is required. For more information, call 412-350-4309 or email RSVP-MBE@alleghenycounty.us.
PowerBreakfast Meeting
SEPT. 18—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 Frank Coonelly, president of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The chamber’s corporate sponsor will update the audience on procurement opportunities within the Pirates’ organization. Reservations are required by Sept. 16. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
ALCOSAN Open House
SEPT. 19—ALCOSAN will host an Open House from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 3300 Preble Ave., North Side. This is the region’s largest watershed and environmental festival. The daylong event will include a guided tour of the treatment plant and laboratory; a microbiology, watershed life presentation; hands-on activities and exhibits; and more. This event will take place rain or shine, and it’s free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-732-8002 or visit www.alcosan.org.
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