
Soldier toEntrepreneur
NOV. 18—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host “Soldier to Entrepreneur: Positioning Your Company for Future Growth” from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Riverside Center for Innovation, 700 Ridge Ave., North Side. This session is part of the Soldier to Entrepreneur series, which is geared toward business-minded veterans. The last session of the series, individuals will look at how to identify major strengths and weaknesses within one’s business, focus on core competencies and put a plan into action to meet their goals in 2016 and beyond. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-230-3360 or email randy@spvcc.org.
Business Building Workshop
NOV. 19—Pittsburgh Technology Council will host the DIY Business Building Workshop Series from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 –p.m. at the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2000 Training Dr., Pittsburgh. The topic will be “How to Talk to the Media: Powerful Ways to Tell Your Story.” This workshop is for individuals who need to engage with today’s media. Participants will experience a fun, fast-paced and fact-filled session that presents practical techniques that can be implemented immediately. Attendees will learn how to speak with the media, prepare clear messages and tell stories effectively to any live audience. In these hands-on workshops, creative and entrepreneurs learn the latest strategies for business growth from industry experts. Registration is required. For more information, email events@pghtech.org or kchestney@pghtech.org.