The First Step
OCT. 3—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host “The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business” from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, 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. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-624-5436 or visit www.entrpreneur.pitt.edu.
Awards Gala
OCT. 3—The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council will host its 10th Annual Awards Gala at 5:30 p.m. at the LeMont Restaurant, 1114 Grandview Ave., Mt. Washington. The gala recognizes growing minority-owned businesses and corporations committed to supplier diversity. For more information, call 412-391-4423 or email meg@e-msdc.org.
African American/Latino Roundtable
OCT. 7—Talk Magazine will host its 2014 African American /Latino Roundtable at the Hilton Hotel in Harrisburg. Topics will include Healthcare, Housing Assistance, Immigration and Job Training. This is a free event and free transportation to and from Harrisburg is available. For more information, email talk.events@ljspublishing.com or visit www.talkmagazinepa.com.
Small Busines and Laws
OCT. 8—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s Business Institute and the University of Pittsburgh’s Urban Power to Prosper will host “Keeping Your Small Business in Good Legal Shape” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. A panel of attorneys from some of the region’s largest law firms will explain how laws affect small businesses. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aawwcp.com.
Lunch & Learn
OCT. 9—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 “Small Business Legal Assistance.” Keith Whitson of Schnader Harrison Segal& Lewis LLP will discuss how The Pro Bono Center’s attorney volunteers can assist small business owners with a variety of legal needs for the business. The Center provides assistance and advice to qualifying small businesses in many legal areas. Seating is limited. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Start-up Funding Workshop
OCT. 10—The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University will host “Start-up Funding: A Breakfast Series Event” from 8-9:30 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. Learn about the Small Business Association loans and profit financing available for women entrepreneurs who are just starting out or need capital to grow. There will be a panel of experts, followed by individual discussion sessions with representatives from the SBA and local nonprofit lenders. A continental breakfast will be served and registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or visit www.chatham.edu/cwe.
The Second Step
OCT. 15—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s will host “ The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. 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 412-648-1544 or visit www.entreprenuer.pitt.edu.
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