| January |
| Thursday |
| January 18 -- January 19 |
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QuickBooks Training For Small Business - Emmanuel Ike,
CPA, CFE - Diversity Business Resource Center, 700 River Avenue,
First Floor Training Room; RSVP/Info: 412.322.3272 Click for web site,
Reservations required; Fee: Mem$40 NM$50 - No AT-DOOR payment
- Payment with: Cash, Check |
| Friday |
| January 19 -- 7:30 A.M. |
| |
New BNI Chapter Forming - Alllison Park/Gibsonia - BNI -
Groundbreakers, Coldwell Banker - Allison Park, PA, 4960 Route 8,
Shoppers Plaza; RSVP/Info: Steve Matcho, 412.487.0500 steve.matcho@pittsburghmoves.com,
Click for web site,
Free : Meet and network with local business owners in the
North Hills, Hampton and |
| January 19 -- 7:30 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. |
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Franchisee Forum Presents: Moving Your Franchise to a New
Locations - David Glickman– Commercial Real Estate Broker, Steve
McCaffrey— Franchise Owner, John Hoffman— Franchise Owner, Moderated
by Bill Ringle of Action International. - Franchisee Forum, Lynch
Weis LLC, Elephant & Castle Restaurant and Pub located in
Wexford, Rt. 19 Between Wexford and Cranberry; RSVP/Info:
724.776.8004 RSVP@FranchiseeForum.org,
Click for web site,
Reservations suggested by January 15th; Free : Free for
Franchise Owners and Prospective Franchise Owners |
| January 19 -- 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |
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The Sales Cycle: The First Step to Guarantee a Shorter Cycle
- Dan Hudock - Sandler Sales Institute, 2593 Wexford-Bayne Road,
Suite 104, Sewickley, PA 15143; RSVP/Info: Alexa Nayman,
724.940.2388 Alexa@Sandler.com, Click for web site,
Reservations required; Free |
| Saturday |
| January 20 -- 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. |
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GET MORE SALES...MAKE MORE MONEY!!! Come to this in-depth
workshop to once and for all learn how to sell your product,
service, or business in a no-pressure way! - Dan Hudock -
Sandler Sales Institute, Sandler Sales Institute, (Directions will
be sent once registered); RSVP/Info: Alexa Nayman,
724.940.2388 Alexa@Sandler.com, Click for web site,
Reservations required; Cancellations required by January 18th;
Fee: All$45.00 |
| January 20 -- 10:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. |
| |
Beacon Toastmasters-the First Step Of Your Journey To
Speaking Confidently And Professionally. - Beacon Toastmasters,
John J. Kane Regional Center, 110 MCINTYRE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA
15237; RSVP/Info: Deirdra Gross, 412.414.2242 dem@makkstrategies.com, Click for web site, Free
|
| Monday |
| January 22 -- 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. |
| |
IS Peer Network: Project Management Institute - Ray
Huber, CIO of Eaton Electrical - Pittsburgh Technology Council,
Council Training Room, 2000 Technology Drive; RSVP/Info:
Council Events, 412.918.4229 events@pghtech.org, Click for web site, Reservations
required; Free |
| Tuesday |
| January 23 -- 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
| |
PowerLinks Financial Boot Camp--A Workshop Customized for
Women Business Owners. Learn to use your financials to manage your
business more effectively and profitably. - Dan Miller,
MD&A, Sue Parker and Deb Ferlic, PS2 Engage - Presented by
PowerLink, at Markovitz Dugan & Associates, 1001 East Entry
Drive (Just off Banksville Road); RSVP/Info: 412.431.6042 admin@powerlink.org,
Reservations required by January 16th; Cancellations required by
January 16th; Fee: All$200.00 - No AT-DOOR payment - Payment
with: Cash, Check |
| January 23 -- 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. |
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Defense, Safety & Security Export Opportunities in the
U.K. - Jestyn Cooper of the United States Commercial Service,
currently serving in our American Embassy located in London, England
- Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center and
co-sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service , Saint Vincent College,
300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650; RSVP/Info: Saint
Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc@stvincent.edu, Click for web site,
Reservations suggested by January 19th; Cancellations required by
January 19th; Free : Includes materials and light
refreshments |
| Wednesday |
| January 24 -- 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. |
| |
Business Leads Exchange - Networking Lunch - Carol
Briney, Jimmy Gs Restuarant - Sharpsburg, 1822 Main Street -
Sharpsburg; RSVP/Info: Carol Briney, 412.781.8773 PlanBConsultant@comcast.net,
Click for web
site, Reservations required; Cancellations required by January
22nd; Fee: |
| January 24 -- 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
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The First Step...Small Business Start Up - Saint Vincent
College SBDC Consultant - Saint Vincent College SBDC, Co-Sponsored
by Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus and State Senator Richard
Kasunic, Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, Uniontown, PA;
RSVP/Info: Saint Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc@stvincent.edu, Click for web site,
Reservations suggested by January 22nd; Cancellations required by
January 22nd; Fee: $25 or $20 for two or more Payment with:
Cash, Check, Credit Card |
| January 24 -- 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. |
| |
New Years Resolution Party - Rebecca Lamperski - Joseph
Beth Booksellers, Joseph Beth Booksellers, 2705 East Carson Street ;
RSVP/Info: fullbloomppc@comcast.net,
Click for web site, (No
Dress Code) Free : Come learn how to achieve that
Resolution! |
| Thursday |
| January 25 -- 7:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M. |
| |
Breakfast Briefing: Is There a Future for U.S. Manufacturing?
- Dr. Edward “Ned” Hill - Event sponsored by Catalyst
Connection. Coffee sponsored by Alpern Rosenthal., Doubletree Hotel,
One Bigelow Square; RSVP/Info: Council Events, 412.918.4229
events@pghtech.org, Click for web site, Reservations
required; Fee: Mem$35.00 NM$75.00 (Prepay Req-d, @ the door
$10.00) |
| January 25 -- 12:15 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. |
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Financial Planning for Women - Robert Fragasso,
President, The Fragasso Group, Inc. - Carnegie Library Downtown
& Business, 612 Smithfield St.., Pittsburgh, PA 15222;
RSVP/Info: 412.281.7141 business@carnegielibrary.org,
Click
for web site, Free |
| January 25 -- 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
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Design For Six Sigma - Bill Rushmore - American Society
for Quality (ASQ) Lean Sigma Focus Group , La Roche College Main
Campus, Ryan Room, 9000 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237;
RSVP/Info: ESWP (Engineers Society of Western PA) ,
412.261.4300 Reservations required by January 15th; Cancellations
required by January 15th; Fee: All$25.00 - No AT-DOOR payment
- Payment with: Credit Card |
| Friday |
| January 26 -- 7:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |
| |
The Second Step: Developing A Business Plan - University
of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center, University of
Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall; RSVP/Info: 412.648.1542 Click for web site,
Reservations required; Fee: All$25.00 Payment with: Cash,
Check |
| January 26 -- 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |
| |
Up Front Contracts: How to Get Your Prospect To Give You a
Decision - Dan Hudock - Sandler Sales Institute, 2593
Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 104, Sewickley, PA 15143;
RSVP/Info: Alexa Nayman, 724.940.2388 Alexa@Sandler.com, Click for web site,
Reservations required; Free |
| January 26 -- 8:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |
| |
Painless Prospecting: No More Cold Calls - Alexa Nayman -
Sandler Sales Institute, 2593 Wexford-Bayne Road, Suite 104,
Sewickley, PA 15143; RSVP/Info: Alexa Nayman, 724.940.2388 Alexa@Sandler.com, Click for web site,
Reservations required; Free |
| January 26 -- January 28 |
 |
Womens Business Network - Annual Business Building Retreat
- The weekend features a multitude of seminars, workships and
activities to help women maximize their networking and business
potential while simultaneously balancing career and family. - For a
copy of the brochure and registration information go to:
http://www.wbninc.com/docs/2007_retreat.pdf , Laurelville Mennonite
Center , Mt. Pleasant PA; RSVP/Info: Donna Cheswick,
724.837.1130 dcheswick@bpuinvestments.com,
Click for web site,
Reservations required by January 5th; Fee: Various packages
available which include lodging, food and supplies. See website for
specifics - No AT-DOOR payment - Payment with: Cash, Check |
| Saturday |
| January 27 -- 10:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. |
| |
Beacon Toastmasters-the First Step Of Your Journey To
Speaking Confidently And Professionally. - Beacon Toastmasters,
John J. Kane Regional Center, 110 MCINTYRE ROAD PITTSBURGH, PA
15237; RSVP/Info: Deirdra Gross, 412.414.2242 dem@makkstrategies.com, Click for web site, Free
|
| Wednesday |
| January 31 -- 8:15 A.M. - 10:15 A.M. |
| |
Upgrade Your Sales Force - John Rosso - Peak Performance
Management, Duquesne Club, 325 6th Ave.; RSVP/Info: Debbie
Nahm, 412.928.9933 debbienahm@superiorselling.com,
Click for web
site, Reservations suggested by January 29th; Free |
| January 31 -- 10:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. |
| |
Learn How To Get Federal And State Government Contracts For
Your Business. - Randy Williams, Southwestern Pennsylvania
Commission. - Namm Business Center, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -
Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Ave. (corner at Forbes & Murray
Avenues); RSVP/Info: Dorothy Kabakeris, 412.422.9650 Click
for web site, Free |
| February |
| Thursday |
| February 1 -- 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. |
| |
Recordkeeping and Tax Requirements for Business - Gary
Breckley of Gary Breckley and Associates - Saint Vincent College
SBDC, Saint Vincent College, Placid Hall, Foundations Room, 300
Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650; RSVP/Info: Saint
Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc@stvincent.edu, Click for web site,
Reservations suggested by January 30th; Cancellations required by
January 30th; Fee: $40 or $35 for two or more Payment with:
Cash, Check, Credit Card |
| February 1 -- 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. |
 |
SMC Business Councils Post Holiday Mixer With Elected
Officials - SMC Business Councils, Sheraton at Station Square,
Station Square, Pittsburgh; RSVP/Info: Kim Flowers,
412.371.1500 kim@smc.org, Click for web site, Reservations
required; Cancellations required by February 1st; Fee:
All$15.00(Prepay Req-d, @ the door $15.00) Payment with: Cash,
Check, Credit Card |
| Saturday |
| February 3 -- 5:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. |
| |
She Means Business! A Networking Series. - Natalie Brazen
and Lucy Seger - Heinz Hall and Womens Business Network , Heinz
Hall, 600 Penn Ave. Pitts, PA. 15222; RSVP/Info: Marianne
Haffey, 412.392.3320 mhaffey@pittsburghsymphony.org,
Click for web site, (Business
Formal Req-d) Reservations required by November 30th; Fee:
Mem$36.00 NM$45.00 Student w-ID $25.00 Exhibit tables at event: $125
contact Susan Miller@ 412 415 3584 - No AT-DOOR payment - Payment
with: Cash, Check |
| Tuesday |
| February 6 -- 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
| |
The First Step...Small Business Start Up - Saint Vincent
College SBDC Consultant - Saint Vincent College SBDC, Co-Sponsored
by Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce and State Senator Donald
White, Ligonier Town Hall, Ligonier, PA; RSVP/Info: Saint
Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc@stvincent.edu, Click for web site,
Reservations required by February 2nd; Cancellations required by
February 2nd; Fee: $25 or $20 for two or more Payment with:
Cash, Check, Credit Card |
| Thursday |
| February 8 -- February 9 |
| |
The 401k Service Training Program accredited by Robert Morris
University. - 16-hour training course for investment advisors,
consultants and benefit administrators, culminating in the
Professional Plan Consultant (PPC) designation. - Eligible for
continuing education credits. Sponsored by Financial Service
Standards, LLC., Offered at Robert Morris University, Sewall Center,
Moon Campus, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township,PA 15108;
RSVP/Info: Sharon Pivirotto, 412.977.9304 PPC@401kservicetraining.com,
Click for web
site, Reservations suggested by February 1st; Fee:
All$3000 Includes 2-day training, materials, meals, hotel,
designation and licensing. - No AT-DOOR payment - Payment with:
Check, Credit Card |
| Friday |
| February 9 -- 7:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. |
| |
The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business -
University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center,
University of Pittsburgh, Mervis Hall; RSVP/Info:
412.648.1542 Click for web
site, Reservations required; Free |
| Sunday |
| February 11 -- 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
| |
Graduate & Adult Student Open House - Chatham
College, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232; RSVP/Info: Dory
Perry, 412.365.2758 dperry@chatham.edu, Click for web
site, Reservations suggested by February 9th; Free :
Provides an opportunity to meet with representatives from faculty,
admissions, financial aid and housing. Refreshments served and
campus tours provided. |
| Monday |
| February 12 -- 11:00 A.M. - 1:15 P.M. |
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Business Women First - Debbi Fields, founder of Mrs.
Fields Cookies - Pittsburgh Business Times, Westin Convention
Center; RSVP/Info: Michele Broda, 412.481.6397 mbroda@bizjournals.com, Click
for web site, Reservations suggested by February 5th;
Fee: All$65.00 - No AT-DOOR payment - Payment with: Cash,
Check, Credit
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