Opportunities fair
OCT. 19—The Government Agency Coordination Office of California University of Pennsylvania and the Government Contracting Assistance Center of Slippery Rock University will host the 24th Annual Procurement Opportunity Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North, 910 Sheraton Dr., Mars. This is an annual networking event for government contract and subcontract opportunities. Registration is requested. For more information, call Tracy Julian at 724-938-5881 or e-mail julian@calu.edu.
Business series
OCT. 20—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic is “A Fresh Perspective on Retirement. Guaranteed.” Sara Botkin, vice president of the Botkin Group, will discuss the factors that may affect one’s retirement and strategies to help one build retirement income in uncertain times. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
PowerBreakfast
OCT. 21—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 special guest will be National Organizations of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Member Maurita Bryant, Pittsburgh Police assistant chief, will share the details for their upcoming national conference and possible opportunities for one’s firms to be involved. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or e-mail information@aaccwp.com.
Social media roundtable
OCT. 24—Pittsburgh Young Professionals will host a Social Media Roundtable from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. The event is free for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, e-mail Rochelle at prodevelopment@pyp.org.
Marketing seminar
OCT. 25—SCORE Pittsburgh will host the “Extreme Digital Marketing” Seminar from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Building, 411 7th Ave., Downtown. Lon Safko, author of “The Social Media Bible” will speak on how to successfully integrate a social media strategy into one’s marketing mix. Topics that will be discussed include, “Social Media-The Big Picture” and “The Five Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy.” Registration is required and the cost is $45. Attendees will get a copy of Safko’s book. For more information, call Stephen Cohen at 412-395-6560 ext 131 or e-mail info@scorepittsburgh.com.
Second step
OCT. 28—The Small Business Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh will host The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan from 7:30-10 a.m. at Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Attendees will learn about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business. Registration required and the cost is $25. For more information, call 412-648-1542 or e-mail iee@katz.pitt.edu.
Business series
NOV. 3—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic is “Scams and Frauds-At Home, Work and on the Internet.” Rebecca Maier, public relations director of the Better Business Bureau of Western Pennsylvania, will discuss sweepstake scams, Internet scams, work-at-home scams, identity theft and more. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
Appreciation benefit
NOV. 3—Our House Development Inc. will host the 4th Annual Community Appreciation Benefit & Economic Awareness Day Event from 6-10 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District to thank, Jamil’s Global Village, The Salvation Army of Homewood-Brushton, Jasiri X and Arie Kyser. For more information, call 412-243-7083 or dhouse2@verizon.net.
NAWBO Day
NOV. 4—The National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Pittsburgh will host its 5th Annual NAWBO Day from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Radisson Pittsburgh Hotel, 101 Radisson Dr., Greentree. The theme is “Think Ginormous! We Have An App For That!” Speakers include Cassandra Brown, Melinda Emerson, Evelyn Strange and more. Vendor tables are also available. For more information, call 412-854-4827.
Business symposium
NOV. 10—The Beard Institute of Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business will host is “Sustainable Business: Responsibilities & Results” Symposium from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. Dr. Peter Senge will be the keynote speaker and will feature other business figures. Also, the 2011 Green to Gold will be presented to 3M. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.duq.edu/beard-symposium.
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