APRIL 17—The Squirrel Hill branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host its Entrepreneurship Miniseries from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at 5801 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. The library will bring in experts to discuss issues facing today’s entrepreneurs for anyone launching a startup up business or trying to grow their business. This evening’s topic is “Business Basics and You.” Patricia Sallie will facilitate this business workshop for anyone interested in starting their own business or taking their idea to the next level. There will also be a session on April 19 at 1 p.m. entitled “Building Business Relationships” and on April 24 at 6:30 p.m. on “Crowdfunding.” For more information, call Aisha at 412-422-9650 or email squirrelhillprograms@carnegielibrary.org.
Lunch and Learn Series
APRIL 24—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown & Business Branch will host its Lunch and Learn Series from 12:15-1:15 p.m. at 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic will be “The Art of Win-Win Negotiation.” Sonia Layne-Gartside, of the Duquesne University School of Leadership, will teach the techniques for achieving win-win in any situation. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or visit https://www.carnegielibrary.org.
PowerBreakfast Meeting
APRIL 25—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 special guest will be the President of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Dewitt Pear. As the new president, Pearl will discuss the Chamber’s priorities and listen to input for their planning process with the Allegheny Conference’s regional investors. Reservations are required by April 23. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
Lunch & Learn
APRIL 25—The Chatham University Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host the “Lunch & Learn Event: The Business of Making Movies in Southwestern PA” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Chatham University, Mellon Board Room, 1146 Murray Hill Ave., Shadyside. Speaker Dawn Keezer, director, Pittsburgh Film Office, will tell attendees about the inner workings of the local film industry and what is shooting in the region. Registration is required. For more information, visit https://www.chatham.edu/cwe.
Writing for Web/Social Media
APRIL 29—The Robert Morris University Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management will host “Writing for the Web and Social Media” from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 339 Sixth Ave., Suite 750, Downtown. Cindy Leonard will teach how to improve your written website and social media content, increase one’s site’s usability, and leverage one’s website and social media as communication tools. Registration is required and includes lunch. For more information, visit https://www.bcnm-rmu.org.
Urban Power to Prosper
APRIL 29—The University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence will host its Urban Power to Prosper Program from 5:45-8:45 p.m. at the University Club, 123 University Place, Oakland. The topic will be “Human Resources.” The Urban Power to Prosper Program is for a 9-month certificate program; ideal for small business owners who are located in an inner city neighborhood in Pittsburgh, who have been in business for a minimum of three years and much more. Registration is requested. For more information, call 412-624-1544.
Members’ Mixer
APRIL 30—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. The host for the evening will be Renee DiMichiei Farrow. This is an opportunity for Chamber members to network with each other. Attendees are asked to also bring business cards. Reservations are requested by April 28. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com.
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