The First Step
JAN. 19—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Business Startup Essentials from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, Room 108, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This seminar for new business startups and entrepreneurs will teach attendees the business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, taxation requirements and more. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Financial Health Workshop
JAN. 20—African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host a Financial Health Workshop at the Koppers Building, 436 7th Ave., Downtown. First Commonwealth Bank staff will discuss different options on accessing capital, and how to build and sustain one’s financial health. This workshop is for Chamber members only. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Grow Your Business with Google
JAN. 27—The Creative Technology Network in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University will host its DIY Business Building Workshop Series at 11:30 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 2000 Technology Dr., Pittsburgh. The topic is “Grow Your Business with Google Tools: Using Google to Expand, Connect and Sell.” This Google certified workshop will review more than 15 Google tools that can be utilized to connect one’s employees, organize their data and grow their customer base. The facilitator will be Chris Bedilli, founder of ProFromGo Internet Marketing. Registration is required. For more information, email Lindsey Bradley at lbradley@pghtech.org.
Understanding Financial Statements
JAN. 28—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will host “Get Behind the Numbers and Increase Your Profits: Understanding Your Financial Statements Workshop” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, Room 108, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This is a hands-on workshop that provides a step-by-step approach to explaining two important financial statements—profit and loss statement, and a balance sheet. A representative from Wilke & Associates will offer clear examples for using these statements to make informed decisions, identify potential problems within a business and set realistic financial goals. Registration is required; attendees are asked to bring a calculator and a copy of their financial statements. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu
Networking Mixer
JAN. 28—The African American Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel& Suites Pittsburgh Downtown, One Bigelow Square, Downtown. Host Ashley Riebel has planned an exciting evening to welcome members and showcase the hotel. Members are asked to wear their logo pins and bring numerous business cards. Reservations are required by Jan. 26. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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