Marketing Success Seminar
JULY 24—The NAWBO Pittsburgh will host a Marketing Success Seminar from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. This free seminar will feature Melinda Emerson the “SmallBizLady.” She will discuss business-building strategies, and tips and techniques geared toward increasing productivity and business success. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, visit www.dexmedia.com/about/events/pittsburgh-pa-2014/.
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.
Webinar Series
JULY 30—Duquesne University’s School of Leadership and Professional Advancement will host the “Personal Effectiveness Webinar Series: Leading With Emotional Intelligence” from 12-1 p.m. Facilitator Sonia Layne-Gartside will discuss how to evaluate one’s current level of emotional intelligence, how to understand how their emotions affect others, how other’s emotion affect them, and how to identify communication strengths and weaknesses. Registration is required and webinar login will be sent to registrants. For more information, call 412-396-5600 or visit www.duq.edu/webinars.
Partnership Appreciation
JULY 31—UPMC will host its Annual Partnership Appreciation Event from 6-8 p.m. at the UPMC Shadyside Herberman Conference Center, 5150 Centre Ave., Shadyside. Registration is required. For more information, email engagement@UPMC.edu.
Golf Outing
AUG. 4—The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council will host a Golf Outing at Quicksilver Golf Club, Midway, Pa. This is a networking opportunity for corporate representatives and Minority Business Enterprises. There will be an awards dinner. Registration is required. For more information, call Meg Crossan at 412-391-4423 or email meg@e-msdc.org.
Small Business Basics
AUG. 7—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and SCORE Pittsburgh will host a “Small Business Basics” workshop from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chatham University, Eden Hall Campus, 6035 Ridge Rd., Gibsonia, Pa. This workshop is for women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current one. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing and legal issues pertaining to small business. A continental breakfast will be available at 9 a.m. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/sbb/index/cfm.
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