Open House
JAN. 7—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host an Open House from 8:30-10 a.m. at its Eden Hall Campus, Lodge Dining Room, 6035 Ridge Rd., Gibsonia, Pa. This is an opportunity for interested women to network with other women entrepreneur and women in business, to learn more about the Center’s programming and meet the staff. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu.
Women’s Breakfast Series
JAN. 9— Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Leadership Breakfast Series from 8-9:30 a.m. at the James Laughlin Music Center, Woodland Road, Shadyside. The topic will be “How to Get in the News in 2015.” There will be a panel of speakers consisting of representatives from several media outlets including the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and WESA. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-365-1253 or visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries.
Small Business Basics
JAN. 17—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and SCORE Pittsburgh will host its Small Business Basics Workshop from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chatham University, Mellon Board Room, Woodland Rd., Shadyside. This workshop is for women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current one. Industry experts will be on hand to discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing and legal issues pertaining to small businesses. This is an informal event. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/sbb.
Brown Bag Lunch Series
JAN. 21—Volunteers of America will host its Brown Bag Lunch Series from 12-1 p.m. at Volunteers of America, 1650 Main St., Pittsburgh. The topic is “It’s Tax Time! Are You Ready?” Anthony Beresford of Accounting for Taxes will facilitate the workshop and will discuss tips that will help to lower one’s tax preparation bill, how to be an active participant in the tax preparation process, how to control one’s finances, and the ins and outs of preparing for tax season that can result in more profit, less taxes and total peace of mind. Registration is required by Jan. 19. For more information, call 412-782-5344 ext. 209 or email volunteersofamerica@voapa.org.
Inclusion Series
FEB. 11—Vibrant Pittsburgh will host its Inclusion Best Practices Series from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Point Park University, Lawrence Hall, 212 Wood St., Downtown. The event will feature a discussion with Nigel Telman, partner at Proskauer Rose LLP and leader of Proskauer’s Midwest Employment & Labor Practices. The topic of the series will be “Understanding the Difference Between Affirmative Action and Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives-A Practical Approach.” The series will feature high-profile companies who will share their stories and best practices on a range of diversity and inclusion topics. Registration is required. For more information, call Silvia Boselli at 412-281-8600 ext. 206 or email silviab@vibrantpittsburgh.org.
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