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.
The Second Step
OCT. 17—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s will host “ The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan” from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente St., 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 412-648-1544 or visit www.entreprenuer.pitt.edu.
PowerBreakfast
OCT. 17— The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. The guest speaker will be Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, president of the Community College of Allegheny County. He will give a business update on the college and their initiatives. Registration is required by Sept. 17. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Social Media Series Session II
OCT. 17—The Duquesne University Small Business Development Center will host the “Social Media Series: LinkedIn and Facebook for Business to Business Sales Session 1I” at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. In the second of this three-session series, participants will set up a Facebook page for their business, learn how FaceBook ads are created and discuss best practices for effectively using this low cost social platform. There will also be a discussion on the pros and cons of Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and blogs. The third-session will be held Oct. 31. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu.
Construction Training
OCT. 18—Cosmo Technology Inc. and the Dollar and Sense Ministry of Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church will host an OSHA 10-hour Construction Training from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Rodman, 6111 Rodman St., East Liberty. Individuals will leave this two-session training prepared for local construction jobs; be trained on the recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety hazards; and receive a Department of Labor 10-hour card with a passing score. Registration is required. For more information, call Holly Hudson at 412-321-3951.
Business Institute
OCT. 21—The Business Institute of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host “How You Do What You Do Successfully” from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 9th floor, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. Facilitators Howard Russell of Opus Acquisition Group, and Chamber President Doris Carson Williams will lead this workshop on business protocol, strategies and techniques for successful business meetings, sales calls and closing the deal. Reservations are requested by Oct. 20. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
NDEAM Breakfast
OCT. 30—The PA Department of Labor & Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation will host its 2014 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, 600 Commonwealth Place, Downtown. The topic is “Building a Business Case for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities.” There will be several guest speakers and networking opportunities. The event is free, but registration is requested. For more information, call Marie Holl at 412-392-5949 or email mholl@pa.gov.
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