Business Series
JAN. 19—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 “Build Your Business Using ‘Every Door Direct Mail’ an Exciting Shipping Solution from the US Postal Service.” Michelle Dugas, business development specialist for the US Postal Service, will discuss an efficient way to promote services by getting marketing messages directly to customers while reducing mail preparation costs. She will also show attendees how to build traffic, find new customers and increase revenue. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or e-mail business@carnegielibrary.org.
PowerBreakfast
JAN. 20—The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The featured guest will be NOVA Chemicals, discussing energy opportunities in the region. Reservations are requested and the cist is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or e-mail information@aaccwp.com.
Business Development Seminar
JAN. 20—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host its First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials seminar from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 108 Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This seminar is for individuals with no previous business experience and will discuss topics, such as business structure and formation, employee issues, financing options, taxation requirements and more. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to meet with business consultants. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-6233 or visit www.sbdc.duq.edu.
Small Business Basics
JAN. 21—SCORE Pittsburgh will host its Small Business Basics Workshop from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the PNC-YMCA, 2nd floor, 226 Fifth Ave., Downtown. This workshop is facilitated by working professionals and helps to get new businesses off to the right start. Topics that will be covered include business plan development, record keeping, taxes, financing, marketing and legal aspects. There will be a continental breakfast, registration is requested and the cist is $45 per person. For more information, call 412-395-6560 ext. 130 or 131 or visit www.Pittsburgh.score.org.
Campaign Training
JAN. 21—The Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University will host its Ready o Run Campaign Training for Women at Chatham University’s Mellon Hall, Woodland Rd., Oakland. This is a bi-partisan program for women who want to run for office, seek higher office, work on a campaign, get appointed to office or learn more about the political system. There will be training sessions and networking opportunities. Registration is required and if done before Dec. 15 the cost is $50 and if done after, the cost is $65. For more information, visit www.pcwp.org.
Federal Contracting Workshop
JAN. 25—U.S. Small Business Administration will host its Federal Contracting workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Riverside Center for Innovation, 700 River Ave., North Side. The workshop will include an 8(a), HUBZone and Women Certifications. Minority and Women Business Owners, along with Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to attend. It is free to the public and registration is required. For more information, call Marisa Fentzel at 412-395-6560 ext. 109 or Judith Kirby at ext. 123.
Networking
JAN. 25—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Networking event from 11:30a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Regional Enterprise Tower, 425 Sixth Ave., Downtown. This event is designed for guest to learn more about the Chamber and the Chamber Foundation, membership benefits and the structure of programs. Registration is requested by Jan. 24 and a boxed lunch is included. For more information, call 412-392-0610.
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