May 2013 Events
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Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series
Friday, June 14, 2013
7:30 - 9:00am
Venue: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University
Cost: $25.00 per breakfast
Online register: http://www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/wblbseries/index.cfm
Topic: “Mompreneurs: Changing the Way Business is Done Using Social Media”
Speakers: - Rachel Blaufeld - Freelance Lifestyle Writer, Blogger, Social Media
- Deborah Gilboa- MD, International Parenting Speaker and Writer, Founder of AskDoctorG.com
- Kiya Tomlin - Founder and owner, KIYA Tomlin, Pittsburgh LLC
May 1 - Wexford, Atria’s, 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
May 8- Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Tina Noblers at TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup
May 15- Murrysville, Bella Luna Trattoria, 5060 William Penn Hwy,
Monroeville, Pa 15146
RSVP Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
May 22- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
RSVP: 412-781-8773 or PlanBConsultant@comcast.net
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $18 (Bring cash; No-shows will be billed for the lunch)
RSVP: By Monday prior to the event
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May 3rd – Rotary Sunrise Golf Classic benefitting VOICE – The
local domestic violence agency in Butler County. Contact
vconrad@pinnaclestrategies.org
May 4
FREE Workshop
Saturday, May 4th
9:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sheraton Station Square
Featured Speaker:
Lynne Hayes-Freeland
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-345-3655
or online at MortgagesForMothers.com.
Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
12:00 – 1:00pm
Speaker: Katherine Heart, M.Ed., Heart Resources LLC
Topic: Is There a Grant for That?
There is often confusion and misunderstandings about what funds may be available for entrepreneurs with or without disabilities to start-up and fund their business. We will define and discuss the differences between a grant, contract and loan, as well as what personal and local resources may be available for bootstrapping your self-employment plan.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
Join us for the 15th Annual Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
When: May 10, 2013
Where: Duquesne University, Union Building, Pittsburgh PA
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
108 Rockwell Hall
600 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0103
Phone: (412) 396-6233
Fax: (412) 396-5884
Email: duqsbdc@duq.edu
Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 5:00 PM
Please join us for a special cocktail hour event featuring food and beverages, networking, a survivor story, awards presentation, silent auction and an opportunity to shop virtually for
the women and children of WC&S.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Rivers Club
301 Grant Street, One Oxford Centre Suite 411
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WQED’s Tonia Caruso will emcee a brief awards presentation at 6:00 p.m.
•Ted Craig Humanitarian Award Winner Michelle Mejia, Director of Community Relations, Pittsburgh Pirates
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.wcspittsburgh.org/springclothesout or call
412-687-8017 ext. 350
Date: May 9, 2013
Entrepreneurial Thursday Networking Event
Featured Theme:
Commercializing New Technologies - Successes and Failures
A casual weekly networking event for those interested in what’s
innovative and positive in Pittsburgh. A jazz, soul & blues happy
hour show plus open-mike interviews with local executives.
Date: May 9, 2013
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Place: Little E’s, 949 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh
Host: Jessica Lee
Cost: $5 (hors d’ouevres included)
For further info, email smarshall@pghgateways.org.
The Entrepreneurial Thursday networking event is held each Thursday evening. For information on upcoming events and featured themes, visit http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=I.A8W8wHuuZhGz&b=Yksk0w6kcxKKCpXn4YBcUQ.
May 10, 2013
Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
Keynote Speaker:
Will Knecht, Wendell August Forge
Discover ideas that can transform your business. Choose from 15
expert-led workshops on the hottest topics in business today.
Workshops on strategic planning, management, finance, marketing,
starting a business, and more. A business building trade show
featuring more than 50 support organizations. Unparalleled
networking opportunities with entrepreneurial veterans, top
service providers and the region’s most promising entrepreneurs.
Date: May 10, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh
Host: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
Cost: Full Day-$119
Afternoon Only (including lunch)-$79;
Lunch & Keynote Only-$50
Full day fee includes continental breakfast, discount parking,
luncheon, workshops & business-building trade show.
RSVP: Required to receive advance price.
Questions: Call 412-396-1633.
Register online at:
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=I.A8W8wHuuZhGz&b=_jwMSWWIqr0Ad5MGxKlinw
Friday, May 10,
BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Change of Venue
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on
Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School,
565 Lewis Run Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Buffet Lunch to be served at 11:30 AM
We have had many requests to once again visit Steel Center Area Vo Tech. In addition to lunch, we have the option of having a spa service performed by the cosmetology department.
To enter the school, drive to the very top of the hill and enter at the back of the building.
Parking is available in front of the main entrance (rear of the building). There is a new security entrance so everyone will have to use the call button on the far right of the entrance. Students from both Baldwin and Brentwood attend classes at the school. The food service class will be preparing lunch. Lunch will be served at 11:30.
Ladies can schedule appointments between 8:00-9:30 and 12:15 and 1:30. (See the attached price list.) Please schedule with the instructor, Sandy Knight, at 412-469-3200, x2522. Most services take 1 hour of time to complete. The cosmetology department can handle 3 pedicures, 6 manicures, and 6 facials during the afternoon session. Also the baked goods and meat departments will be open.
Lunch for day is $15
For Lunch Reservations, please email
Mary Dilla at secretary@bbwchamber.com.
Please make your reservations by May 6.
May 11th – Animal Intuitive Renee Takacs teaches you how to
communicate with your beloved pets! www.intuitguide.com
May 15, 2013
Business for Breakfast Networking Event
Featured Presentation:
Lead Your Relationships: Generate More Referrals from Your Clients
Presented by Michelle R. Donovan,
Owner of the Referral Institute of Western Pennsylvania
Are you getting enough referrals from your clients? If you would
like to get more and better quality referrals from your clients,
you don’t want to miss this session. Take away the answer AND
solution to why your clients don’t refer you. This one session
will change the way you view your clients and will help you make
more money by teaching you how to lead your client relationships
to generate referrals on a consistent basis.
Date: May 15, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Cefalo’s Banquet & Event Center
428 Washington Avenue Carnegie PA 15106
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: $25 (includes continental breakfast)
RSVP: Suggested by May 10th
Register online at:
http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=I.A8W8wHuuZhGz&b=olQV_uL8fkATrwYVd1w8hQ
For more info, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or
komondor@bizjournals.com.
Disability Resource Breakfast
Thursday, May 16, 2013
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: TIffany Huff, CareerLink, Center & Operations Manager
Topic: CareerLink offers resources for small business development
Join us to learn how CareerLink’s website resources for job seekers and their resources for business growth overlap and work together to create and support employment options.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
May 17, 2013
Women’s Power Lunch
Come be a part of the longest running networking luncheon in the
Pittsburgh area. Bring 50 business cards or brochures to hand
out and be prepared to give a short presentation on your business
to introduce yourself to other business women and professionals.
Date: May 17, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Cost: $22.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By May 15th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 412-389-3420.
Register online at: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=I.A8W8wHuuZhGz&b=bWsZILa35ov2ZpOawxfe3w
May 17th – Cocktails and Cuisine for www.CrisisCenterNorth.org
May 23, 2013
SWING into The Power of Golf
Speaker: Missie Berteotti
Would you like to learn more about how the power of golf can drive
your business? Would you like to improve your golf swing?
Join us at the May Clever Connections Lunch & Workshop with Pro
Golfer Missie Berteotti. Originally from Pittsburgh, Missie
attended the University of Miami where she led her college team
to the NCAA Championships. After graduation Missie toured with
the LPGA for 14 seasons. Currently she is a golf coach and
instructor and teaches Mental Mastery Programs to young athletes.
Missie will be teaching us the basics of golf-so that you can have
a credible conversation with your clients, or even attend a golf
event without feeling lost. For those of you who already play,
Missie will share some tips on how to improve your golf swing.
Date: May 23, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: The Club at Nevillewood
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Professional Women
Cost: Members- $39; Non-members- $49 (Add $6 after May 15)
Includes lunch.
RSVP: Suggested by May 17
To register, visit http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=I.A8W8wHuuZhGz&b=.Z7CkJa3Y4rhW20quw_IhQ.
WSBA Network Lunch - Butler, Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 1:00 PM
Serventi’s Restaurant and Lounge 438 S Chestnut St, Butler, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Allegheny Valley, Thursday, May 2, 2013, 11:30 AM
Evolution Grille, 123 Mulone Drive, Sarver, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Shaler/Gibsonia, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 11:30
Max & Erma’s Restaurant 5150 William Flynn Highway, Gibsonia, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Robinson/Airport, Friday, May 10, 2013, 1:00 PM
Jacksons Restaurant @ Doubletree Hotel, 8402 University Blvd., Coraopolis, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Beaver County, Monday, May 13, 2013, 1:00 PM
Rainaldi’s, 201 Fairview Drive, Monaca, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - South Hills, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 1:00 PM
Getaway Cafe, 3049 Sussex Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - East End, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 1:00 PM
Smiling Banana Leaf, 5901 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Monroeville Friday, May 17, 2013, 1:00 PM
Wooden Nickel, 4006 Berger Ln, Monroeville, PA
WSBA After Work Network, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 5:15 PM
Allegheny Wine Mixer Inc, 5326 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Westmoreland, Friday, May 24, 2013, 12:00
Ground Round Grill & Bar, 960 E Pittsburgh St., Greensburg, PA 15601
WSBA Network Lunch - North Hills, Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:00 PM
Bella Frutteto, 2602 Brandt School Rd, Wexford, PA
WSBA Network Lunch - Washington, Thursday, May 30, 2013, 1:00 PM
Angelo’s restaurant, 2109 Fanklin Drive, Washington, PA
