Business Series
DEC. 5—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Business Series from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business location, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic will be “How to Build Positive Work Relationships” This seminar facilitated by relationship coach and psychotherapist Laura Roman will help attendees learn the tips and techniques necessary for building valuable work relationships. The event is free. For more information, call 412281-7141 or email downtown@carnegielibrary.org.
Open House
DEC. 6—The Green Building Alliance will host an Ask the Experts: Open House from 8-10 a.m. at 33 Terminal Way, Suite 331, South Side. This is a free opportunity to speak with GBA staff members in person to discuss project ideas or ask any questions about green building. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-773-6006 or visit www.go-gba.org.
You Can Get There
DEC. 7—O’Friel Consulting will host “You Can Get There From Here!” from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown and Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. Robert O’Friel will help attendees begin to plan for 2014 as though they were planning a vacation. Individuals can start planning now so that they can enjoy the holidays knowing that they will hit the road running to begin the New Year. Registration is required. For more information, call 724-816-0819 or email Robert@ofrielconsulting.com.
Winter Social
DEC. 11—The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host its “Winter Social: Apres-Ski” from 6-9:30 p.m. at J. Vernon Studio, 3030 Jane St., South Side. Registration is required. For more information, call Tara Gerek at 412-648-1389 or email ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu.
BoardsWork!
DEC. 12—The Robert Morris University Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management will host the BoardsWork! Training Cohort for Business Professionals from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Heinz 57 Center, 339 Sixth Ave., Downtown. This board-training program is designed to enhance one’s employees’ governance skills for serving community organizations. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-397-6012.
Women Leaders Breakfast Series
DEC. 13—The Chatham University Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 7:30-9 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Rd., Oakland. Latasha Wilson-Batch, executive director of the Best of the Batch Foundation, will speak on the topic “Best of the Batch: Bridging Business and Service with a Hands-on Approach.” Breakfast will be served. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu.
Holiday Networking Mixer
DEC. 13—Classic Events! will host its Holiday Business Networking Mixer at 6 p.m. at Hosanna House, 807 Wallace Ave., Wilkinsburg. This is a community-based vendor marketplace/fashion show event that will give entrepreneurs and business owners the opportunity to promote their products while featuring the creations of area fashion designers and stylists. For more information, call Ralph Watson at 412-723-2414 or email yourclassicevent@gmail.com.
(To have information on Business Calendar, send information at least two weeks in advance to: 315 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Fax: 412-481-1360 or e-mail: newsroom@newpittsburghcourier.com.)
