Business Leaders Breakfast
MARCH 11—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Center, Woodland Road, Shadyside. Facilitator Arlinda Moriarty will speak on the topic, “Knocking Down Barriers to Build a Business.” Moriarty, president and CEO of Moriarty Consultants Inc., has overcome barriers to become the founder of ten businesses. She will discuss how she did it. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events.
Social Media Series
MARCH 11—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host the Social Media Series: Developing a Plan of Attack from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This is the second in a three-part series that is designed for business-to-business and business-to-consumer organizations that want to learn the simple steps for creating a social media plan and the best tools for their specific market. This session will lead participants through setting up a Facebook page for their business, show how a Facebook ad is created and address the best practices for effectively using this low-cost tool. The last session will be March 18. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu/events
Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination Deadline
MARCH 11—Nominations are due for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year of Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia’s 30th annual EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. EY invites game-changing entrepreneurs and business leaders to participate in the most prestigious business awards program in the country. For more information, call Melissa Unger at 412-644-7888 or email Melissa.unger@ey.com
MyBusiness Growth Series
MARCH 16—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University will host its MyBusiness Growth Series at 9 a.m. at Chatham University, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. The topic is “Building Your Business and Protecting Your Brand: Legal Issues for Growing Businesses.” Facilitators Lisa Goddy, Esq., Tracy Zihmer, Esq., Karen Anspaugh, Esq., Kathleen Kuzhicki, Esq., and Kristy Kochosky, Esq. will discuss risk management, legal structure, brand protection for growing businesses, and more. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe
PowerBreakfast Meeting
MARCH 18—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast Meeting from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at One Oxford Centre. 301 Grant St., Downtown. The guest speaker will be Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto. He will discuss his plans on his recent activity to ensure minority and small businesses are included in the city’s economic development plans and activities. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Talk Magazine Convention
APRIL 1—Talk Magazine will host its 2016 Pennsylvania African-American Network Convention at the Pittsburgh Marriot City Center, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. The two-day event will include entertainment, presentations and panel discussions, networking opportunities and much more. This event is free and registration is required by March 25. For more information, call 412-823-4007 or email info@talkmagazine.com.
Professional/Technology Diversity Career Fair
APRIL 5—The Professional Diversity Network will host its Professional and Technology Diversity Career Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Marriott Pittsburgh City Center, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. This event is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies that are hiring and looking for experienced candidates. Exhibitors include the Allegheny County Airport Authority, the National Association of Professional Women, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and more. Interested individuals are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resume. For more information, call 1-800-390-5561 ext. 107 or visit www.prodivnet.com/events..)
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