Networking event
OCT. 28—The National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Pittsburgh Chapter will host “The Good Life” Networking event from 6-8 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. This is an opportunity to meet the organization’s new board members as well as returning ones, all while networking. For more information, email president@nawbogreaterpittsburgh.
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Growth Workshop
OCT. 29—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host MyBusiness Growth Workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chatham University, 1 Woodland Rd., Shadyside. The topic will be “Website & Social Media for Growth with Google Pittsburgh.” Google’s Partner Technology Manager Timothy James will facilitate a hands-on workshop covering website design, optimization and social media development topics for established businesses. Attendees will learn how to access their website for effectiveness and how to get the most out of their presence and online options. They will also gain a greater understanding of their social media options and how to promote their business to a local audience as well as maintaining a global presence online. Registration is requested and a light breakfast will be provided. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe.
Technology Expo/Conference
NOV. 9—Pittsburgh Trade Show will host the Pittsburgh Technology Expo and Conference from 9 a.m.- 3p.m. at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, 300 W. Station Square Dr., Station Square. This event is designed to provide opportunities for tech related companies, schools and institutions to generate business leads, network with business professionals, and showcase technology related products and services. Registration is required. For more information, call 724-271-8540 or email info@pittsburghtradeshow.com.
Women’s Business Breakfast Series
NOV. 13—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 8-9:30 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Road, Shadyside. The topic will be “Women Turning the Tables: Artisan Entrepreneurship” with facilitator Kate Joyce, of Artist & Furniture Maker. Joyce will discuss the challenges she faced entering a then exclusively male trade union, the steps taken to establish her work and her art as a personal, artistic and viable business success in a traditionally male-dominated industry, as well as her quest for the critical training required to develop her talents. Registration is required. For more information, call Patricia Decker at 412-365-2779 or email pdecker@chatham.edu.
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