Business Calendar

Communications Workshop
JAN. 21—The Business Institute of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host a Communications Workshop from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Koppers Building, 436 Seventh Ave., Downtown. Robert Hill, PhD, former vice chancellor of Public Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, will facilitate this workshop designed to help individuals improve their communication skills, write a proposal for inter-cultural networking and gain effective techniques for conducting business. Reservations are requested by Jan. 19. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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.