Law and business seminar
JUNE 16—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host their Law and Business Seminars from 8-9:30 a.m. at Woodland Rd., Shadyside. This business session will provide practical and effective steps that one can use to protect their business and the people that ensure its success. Some of the topics include proper business formation, indemnification agreements, insurance contracts and more. The guest speakers will be Beth A. Slagle, Esq. and Joshua M. Farber, Esq. Registration is required and the cost is $20. For more information, call Anne Flynn Schlicht at 412-365-1153.
Business series
JUNE 17—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series at 12:15-1 p.m. at the Downtown & Business branch, 612 Smithfield St. The topic is “The Rewards of Living Within Your Means.” Ted Lund, regional vice president and partner of Primerica Financial Services, will discuss how to gain a better understanding of how money works and what it takes to have a healthier financial life. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141.
Professional networking
JUNE 17—Jessica Lee and Pittsburgh Gateway Corp. will host “Entrepreneurial Thursdays” from 5:30-8 p.m. at Little E’s, 949 Liberty Ave., Downtown. The theme is “Innovative Writers.” This is a professional networking event with live jazz/R&B music. There is a $5 fee. Business casual is the attire. No jeans or tennis shoes. For more information, call Sandy Marshall at 412-802-6780.
PowerBreakfast
JUNE 18—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host their PowerBreakfast Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The featured speaker will be Allen G. Kukovich, executive director of Power of 32-Regional Visioning Project. He will discuss a new initiative where 32 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, West Virginia and western Maryland, join in a partnership and what values can be derived. Registration is required and the cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or e-mail information@aaccwp.com.
Networkingmixer meeting
JUNE 22—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host a Networking Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at the Manchester Bidwell Corp., 1815 Metropolitan St., North Side. This is a great opportunity for individuals to make new contacts. Please bring business cards. Reservations are required by June 18 and the cost is $5 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
Business/law seminars
JUNE 23—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Meyer Unkovic & Scott, LLP, will host the Business & Law Seminar from 8-9:30 a.m. at the University, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. The topic is “Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Why Can’t I Use That Name? I Came Up With It First!” Beth Slagle and Peter Borghetti will give an overview of intellectual property, what can and cannot be protected and can and cannot be used when others used it first. The cost is $20 and registration is requested. For more information, call Anne Flynn Schlicht at 412=365=1153 or e-mail womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu.
Resume counseling
JUNE 23—The Namm Business Center of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host “Make Your Resume Talk and Say: ‘Interview Me.’ Connect Your Resume to the Job You Really Want” from 10:15-11 a.m. Resume consultant and author Ron Hart will give one-on-one resume and cover letter assistance in this 45-minute session. Reservations are required and the session is free. For more information, call 412-422-9650.
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