Understanding Your Credit Report/Score
MARCH 30—The Business Institute of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania and the Small Business Development Center of the University of Pittsburgh will host “Understanding Your Credit Report/Score and Ways to Improve It” Workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. Heather Murray, the manager of Education at Advantage Credit Counseling Service, will discuss how business owners get themselves into difficult positions and will help participants understand what really goes into one’s Credit Score, and share ways and techniques to improve it. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
WIL Power Panel and Happy Hour
MARCH 31—The CORO Pittsburgh Women in Leadership program will host the panel discussion on Women in Politics, 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial Street. The discussion will focus on barriers to political involvement, why women don’t run for office, and ways women can get involved without running. The cost is $25. Discounts are available for current CORO program participants, young professionals and alumni. For more information visit https://coropittsburgh.givecorps.com/events/186-women-in-leadership-wil-power-panel-happy-hour.
First Steps Series
APRIL 1—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will present First Steps: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business from 7:30 a.m. to 10: 30 a.m. at Mervis Hall. The presentation will allow those Thinking of starting a small business to begin exploring questions about the size of their market and what marketing tools will be needed to attract customers, and to learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options, and understand what is needed to formally establish a business. The cost is $25 and covers programs and materials. Register by calling 412-648-1542 or email at iee@innovation.pitt.edu.
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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