Networking Convention
APRIL 17—Talk Magazine will host its 2015 Pennsylvania African-American Network Convention at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. The two-day event will include a salute to African American police chiefs, officers and state committee caucus members; an introduction of current political candidates; and various panel discussions and presentations on topics important to the African American community. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-823-4007 or email talk.events@ljspublishing.com
PowerBreakfast Meeting
APRIL 17—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its PowerBreakfast Meeting at 7:30 a.m. at One Oxford Centre. 301 Grant St., Downtown. Presidential Roundtable Member Keith B. Key, president and CEO of KBK Enterprises, will present the status of his firm’s residential and commercial real estate development activities. Reservations are required by April 15. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
The Second Step
APRIL 17—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will host “The Second Step: Developing A Business Plan” from 7:30-10 a.m. at the University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall, Roberto Clemente Drive, Oakland. Attendees will learn all they need to about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-648-1544 or visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu.
6 Steps to a Better Business
APRIL 21—Duquesne University’s Small Business Development Center will host “Six Steps to a Better Business” from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. Ken Sevick of ActionCOACH and Master Business Coach will teach participants at this workshop will learn the six steps and how to move their businesses to the top. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-396-1633 or visit www.duq.edu/sbdc.
Family Business Seminar
APRIL 22—The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center and EY will host “Family Business Today—Staying Relevant” from 12-6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. This seminar is for both business owners and non-family business entrepreneurs. The day will include a keynote address from the CEO of Nuts.com Jeffrey Braverman; a lively panel discussion with prominent family-owned business leaders; and a workshop with Michele Petruccelli of Petrucelli Consulting. Also, lunch and a cocktail reception will take place. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-648-1544.
Lunch and Learn Series
APRIL 23— 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 Research.” Learn how the library can help individuals open their business with access to comprehensive print materials, e-resources and services for small business startups. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit www.carnegielibrary.org.
Chamber Candidates Forum
APRIL 30—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its annual Candidates Forum from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Attendees will hear from Pittsburgh City Council District 9 candidates and have the opportunity to ask questions concerning small business advancement and economic development for the City of Pittsburgh. The facilitator for the evening will be Rod Doss, editor and publisher of the New Pittsburgh Courier. This event is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required by April 28. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
(To have information on Business Calendar, send information at least two weeks in advance to: 315 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Fax: 412-481-1360 or e-mail: newsroom@newpittsburghcourier.com.)