Special Workshop
JULY 10—Volunteers of American of Pennsylvania will host a Special Workshop from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic will be “Don’t Price Your Product Too high or Too low!” Elizabeth Bowers of DCKWorldwide LLC will facilitate this workshop. This workshop will include a practical lesson on basic business math with examples that one can understand and apply to their own business. It will also cover what goes into a pricing structure and more. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
First Step
JULY 11—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will host The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Experts will help attendees explore the size of their interested market and what marketing tools will be needed to attract customers, while also teaching them about business structures, access helpful resource, available funding options and more. There will also be a Second Step workshop on July 25. There is a discount when you register for both. For more information, call 412-648-1542.
Breakfast Series
JULY 15—Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-10 a.m. at Duquesne University, Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. The topic will be “Leader and Passion: Two Words that Will Flip Your World.” This education and networking event clarifies the essential relationship between the concepts of being a leader and having passion, and will offer practical implications for everyday leading, living and thriving. Executive coach, designer and educator Frank Lehner will be the facilitator. For more information, call 412-396-4434.
The First Step
JULY 16—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host “The First Step: Business Startup Essentials” from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. This seminar is designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options and more. Registration is requested for this free seminar. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Lunch & Learn
JULY 17—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Lunch & Learn Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic will be “CrowdFunding Your Business with Kiva Zip.” The session, presented by Emily Keebler of Kiva, will discuss the utilization of crowdfunding to collectively raise start-up capital for business ventures, causes or community projects. Kiva Zip allows individuals to make and receive 0 percent interest micro loans for small business start-up in the Pittsburgh area. Seating is limited. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Information Webinar
JULY 23—Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host its “Adult Student Information Webinar: Graduate Programs” from 12-12:30 p.m. Participants will learn more about Duquesne’s graduate programs. The program manager will provide comprehensive information and answer questions. Registration is required to receive login information. For more information, call 412-396-5600 or visit www.duq.edu/leadership/informationsessions.
Second Step
JULY 25—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Small Business Development Center will host the “Second Step: Developing a Business Plan” seminar from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Dr., Oakland. Attendees will learn about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial planning spreadsheets to attract funding for one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1542 or email iee@katz.pitt.edu.
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