Business Calendar 8-26-15

Strategic Tax Planning
    AUG. 27—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host a Strategic Tax Planning Seminar from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Cefalo’s, 428 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Tax planning is critical to a business financial plan because it encompasses everything from real estate, to investments, to corporate structure and the importance of budgeting. A representative from Wilke & Associates LLP will discuss how aligning one’s financial goals with strategic tax planning can help their business. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.entrepreneur.pitt.edu/events.
Final Fridays
    AUG. 28—The Hill Community Development Corp. will host its Final Fridays Happy Hour at 5:30 p.m. at Savoy Lounge, 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. The last Friday of every month through August, the Hill CDC will welcome guests to learn more about their programs and the Hill District community. For more information, call 412-765-1820.
Business Institute
    SEPT. 2—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Black Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Institute from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Omni William Penn Hotel, 17th floor, Monongahela Room, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown. The topic is “The Impact of Ozone Regulations on Jobs in Our Community.” This will be an informative discussion of the proposal to lower the national air quality standard for ozone, including the potential employment and economic impacts on Pennsylvania. Registration is requested. For more information, call 202-822-2475.
Advancing Entrepreneurship
    SEPT. 10—The University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and the University Center for Social Change will host its Advancing Entrepreneurship in the Mon Valley series from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. The topic is “Making It Happen in the Mon Valley.” This free program offers educational programs and consulting services to new, emerging and existing entrepreneurs in the Mon Valley. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-624-3095 or visit www.monvalleyentrepreneur.pitt.edu.
Women Business Breakfast Series
    SEPT. 11—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series from 8-9:30 a.m. at Chatham University, James Laughlin Music Hall, Woodland Road, Shadyside. Meredith Meyer Grelli, co-owner and co-founder of Wigley Whiskey, will discuss the methods implemented by her company to breed innovation, filling its new product pipeline with compelling services, products and programs to meet consumer’s needs and grow the business each year. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries.
PowerBreakfast Meeting
    SEPT. 18—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. The guest speaker will be Frank Coonelly, president of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The chamber’s corporate sponsor will update the audience on procurement opportunities within the Pirates’ organization. Reservations are required by Sept. 16. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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