Nonprofit QuickBooks
NOV. 2—Robert Morris University’s Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management will host Nonprofit Accounting with QuickBooks from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at 425 Sixth Ave., Downtown. This is for individuals looking to implement QuickBooks for nonprofit organizations. Attendees will learn how to set up and use QuickBooks to track grants, programs and events. Registration is required and the cost is $55 if paid online and $65. For more information, call 412-397-6006 or visit www.rmu.edu/bcnm.
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. This event is to say thank you to areas of service in education, community service and service in business. Honorees will be Jamil’s Global Village, The Salvation Army of Homewood-Brushton, Jasiri X and Arie Kyser. For more information, call 412-243-7083 or e-mail 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.
Brown bag lunch
NOV. 9—Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania will host its Brown Bag Lunch series from 12-1 p.m. at 1650 Main St., Sharpsburg. The topic is “How to Become Bankable” with Consultant Melanie Ansell of My Business Builders, LLC. This will be an interactive approach to the C’s of Credit. Ansell will discuss what they are, what they mean, how to apply them to one’s business and how the rules of good banking have changed. The event is free. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or e-mail volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
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.
Breakfast series
NOV. 11—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University will host a Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 7:30-9 a.m. at the James Laughlin Music Center, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. The title is “Investing for Your Future: A Necessity, Not a Luxury” and will be lead by Kristina Watts, a Wall Street Veteran, and Helen Collins, relationship manager at PNC Wealth Management. Registration is required and the cost is $25. For more information, call 412-365-1253.
Pretty in pearls
NOV. 12—Women Entrepreneurs of Pittsburgh will host “Pretty in Pearls” A Salute to Michelle Obama from 5-9 p.m. at Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. This is a networking and recruiting event with special guest speakers in the areas of inspiration, insurance, finance, education and health. A black dress and pearls are required. Reservations are required and guests are asked to bring business cards. For more information, call 412-758-6743 or 412-727-7356.
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