PowerBreakfast Meeting
JAN 18—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA will host its first PowerBreakfast meeting of 2019 with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222. Fitzgerald will provide an update on the county’s economic and business health and a preview of 2019 initiatives. Cost $20 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
Financing Webinar
JAN. 23—The Chatham Women’s Business Center will host The State of Small Business Lending-Funding Options to Grow your Business webinar, 12 to 1 p.m. Honeycomb Credit Founder George Cook will discuss trends in traditional bank lending and offer an analysis of the increasingly complicated network of alternative lenders while highlighting the pros and cons of various funding options. This online session is free, but registration is required. Call 412-365-1448 for more information.
Exit Planning Training Event
JAN. 25—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will offer a full day training session on Exit Planning For Your Business, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 108 Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh 15282. The in-depth session will cover methods for preserving a company’s value, finding a business appraiser, lessening taxes, the pros and cons of different ways to sell a business, and a host of other topics. Cost: $599, includes breakfast and lunch. For more information, call 412-396-6233
Business Workshop
JAN. 26—The Chatham Women’s Business Center, Enterprise Bank and the Service Core of Retired Executives will present a Build Your Business workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., 4091 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, PA. 15101. Seasoned business experts and entrepreneurs will discuss: business planning, marketing and sales, financing, legal issues and business lessons learned. A continental breakfast will be provided. Cost: $10. Registration is required. For more information, call Anne Flynn Schlicht at 412-365-1448.
Training Event
FEB. 7—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will present Get Behind The Numbers and Increase Your Profit, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 108 Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh 15282. This hands-on workshop takes a step-by-step approach to explain two important financial statements: profit and loss statement and balance sheet. A representative from Wilke & Associates will offer clear examples for using these statements to make informed decisions, identify potential problems within your business and set realistic financial goals. Cost: $25. For more information, call 412-396-6233.
Celebrating Black Women Entrepreneurs
FEB. 8—The Chatham Women’s Business Center will welcome and celebrate a panel of African American women business owners who will relay their stories, successes and what they’ve learned as part of its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the James Laughlin Music Center at Chatham’s Shadyside campus. Cost: $25. To register online, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events.
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