January 2012 Events
Business Exchange Networking Lunch
* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.
Four Dates and Locations:
Jan. 4- Wexford, Atria’s, 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
Jan. 11- Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Tina Nobers at TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup.com
Jan. 18- Murrysville, Bella Luna Trattoria, 5060 Wm Penn Hwy,
Monroeville, Pa 15146
RSVP BLXMurrysville@gmail.com
Jan. 25- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) 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
For more information: http://www.blxnetworking.com
Business Women Connect Lunch
Business Women Connect is a free monthly networking group open to any woman in business who is interested networking and sharing information about her business with other professionals. Lunch locations alternate between the Monroeville/Murrysville areas one month and the Greensburg/North Huntingdon areas the other month.
Bring 30- 35 business cards and be prepared to give a 60-second commercial about your business.
Date: Friday, January 6, 2012
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:0 p.m.
Place: Rodney’s Restaurant, 557 Wendel Road, Irwin PA 15642
Cost: Cost of your own lunch check
RSVP: Suggested by Wednesday, January 4th
To register contact Donna Cheswick at 724-837-1130 or
dcheswick@bpuinvestments.com
January 9 – Pittsburgh Professional Women Clever Connections Dinner Club -from 6-8pm - at BRAVO! McKnight Road - Speaker: Dr. Shannon Thieroff - “Strong Women, Strong Business” www.pittsburghprofessionalwomen.net
January 12 - Featured Theme:
The Business of Communications - Traditional & Leading Edge
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.
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
January 13 - Butler Women’s Power Lunch -1:00-3:00 pm - Siba Restaurant - Rt. 228 Cranberry Twp - Cost: $30 - Prepay at www.womenspowerlunch.com - Hosted by Suzanne Froehlich - 412-389-3420 for details
January 11 - Brown Bag Lunch - 12:00 – 2:00pm - Speaker: Suzanne Caplan - Topic: Show Me the Money….What Does my P & L Say? Understand the information needed to generate a profit by increasing revenue and reducing costs.Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
January 13- WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS BREAKFAST SERIES - 7:30-9:00A.M. - Venue: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University, Shadyside Campus - Cost: $25.00 (including continental breakfast) - Register Online at www.chatham.edu/cwe- Olga Watkins, Performer, The Olga Watkins Band
Donna Baxter, Founder & Web Mistress - Chris Dilla, Owner, Bocktown Beer - “Social Media Success Stories”-Come join us as a panel of successful women entrepreneurs talk about how they’ve mastered social media, building a customer base and maintaining virtual relationships by engaging, informing, and connecting through social media outlets. Hear firsthand what they’ve tried, what worked, what didn’t, and find out what could work for you!
January 13- BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKINGLUNCHEON
New Venue–
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on Friday, January 13, at
Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School.
Since South Hills Country Club is closed for remodeling, this is a perfect opportunity to try something new!
In addition to lunch, we have the option of having a spa service performed by the cosmetology department.
If you are interested, you can choose a Manicure and pedicure $15, Manicure with paraffin wax treatment $10, or a Facial with a manicure $15.
Appointments need to be scheduled. All appointments will be for 10 o’clock.
To make an appointment, please email Lori Warabow, lwarabow@scavts.net or leave a message at 412-469-3200, x2542.
The Steel Center is located at 565 Lewis Run Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. Directions
To enter the school, drive to the very top of the hill and enter at the back of the building.
Students from both Baldwin and Brentwood attend classes at the school. The food service class will be preparing lunch.
Lunch for Chamber Members - $15 - Bring a friend!
Lunch for Non-Members - $18
For Lunch Reservations, please email Mary at secretary@bbwchamber.com.
Please make your reservations by January 5.
January 14- Small Business Basics Workshop
8:30 am – Noon - Place: Mellon Board Room, Chatham University - Cost: $30.00 -Register online at www.chatham.edu/cwe The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) and SCORE® Pittsburgh partner to present a “Small Business Basics” workshop to women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current business. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing, and legal issues pertaining to small business. The workshop is informal, and questions from the participants are solicited and encouraged throughout to help each participant receive the knowledge they need.The Small Business Basics workshop is a great introduction to the 10-week Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture program. A continental breakfast will be available at 8:30 a.m. and parking is free.
January 18- Pittsburgh Social Exchange
Networking Center Stage at The Byham Theater!
When: Wednesday, January 18th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: The Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA
What: Make your business shine in the spotlight like never before as we draw back the curtains for one of the most interesting and cultural networking events of the year! Don’t forget to bring travel-sized toiletries for the Light of Life Rescue Mission if you wish to participate in the cause. Esspa Kozmetika is generously donating a bar of soap for every guest that registers!
Info/RSVP: www.PittsburghSocialExchange.com
January 19 - Disability Resource Breakfast - 8:30 – 9:30 AM - Speaker: Becky DeSantis, American Heart Association, Physical Therapist and Stroke Support Group Leader - Topic:Heart Disease and Stroke: What we can and cannot control - Risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, limitations and getting back to work are all concerns for employees and employers. Learn what you need to know about these important health issues and how to help yourself and others -Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
January 20 - Pittsburgh Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - Tambellini’s Restaurant - 139 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh - Cost: $30. - Prepay at www.womenspowerlunch.com - Hosted by Suzanne Froehlich
412-389-3420 for details
January 26-Pittsburgh Social Exchange Wine Club, Educational Series Part 3/6
Thursday, January 26th 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Where: Willow, 634 Camp Horne Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
What: “Old World Wines vs. New World Wines.” Why do French and Italian wines tend to be more subtle, and California wines tend to be more bold and fruit-forward? What is the better selection for food choices, how do you explain the different tastes, are the growing conditions a contributor to the difference, or is the traditions that make the wine so unique to each other? Event caps at first 50 registrants!
Info/RSVP: www.PittsburghSocialExchange.com
January 30 - April 9 -Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture™(no class on March 5th) Session runs 10 weeks: Mondays 6:30 – 9:30 PM - Cost: $375.00 (includes textbook, online materials, and class sessions) Place: Chatham University - Register online at www.chatham.edu/cwe- Kauffman FastTracNewVenture is a nationally renowned, hands-on entrepreneurial training program designed to help entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage, and grow successful businesses. Over 300,000 entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs have found success through the proven, practical benefits of FastTrac’s award-winning entrepreneurial learning programs. - This is a 10-week entrepreneurial training program offered on Monday nights from January 30 to April 9. Please submit applications prior to this date. For more information, please go to http://www.chatham.edu/cwe/events/fasttrac/fasttrac.cfm
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The WSBA Network Lunch
A Networking Luncheon for Women Business Owners & Professionals
“Get Heard, Get Noticed, Get Leads”
A networking event open to any business woman who would like
to increase her business contacts/clientele. Our networking
format will be structured to provide participants with high
profile and networking. Bring 20-30 business cards/brochures,
cash for your lunch check, and be prepared to give a 60-second commercial about yourself.
January 5 - 11:30 a.m. - Natrona Heights
January 9 - 1:00 p.m. - Beaver County
January 13 - 1:00 p.m. - Robinson/Airport
January 17 - 5:00 p.m. - After Work Network
January 18 - 1:00 p.m. - South Hills
January 19 - 1:00 p.m. - East End
January 20 - 1:00 p.m. - Monroeville
January 23 - 6:30 p.m. - After Work Network - Washington
January 24 - 1:00 p.m. - North Hills
January 27 - 12:00p.m. - Westmoreland
Host: Women’s Small Business Association
Fee: $2 meeting fee (plus the cost of lunch)
RSVP: Required (Note: Any “Yes” RSVPs who do not show
will be charged a $20 no-show fee.)
http://www.wsba.ws
Key Card Events
January 9th - from 6-8pm
at BRAVO! McKnight Road
Clever Connections Dinner for Members only
Speaker: Dr. Shannon Thieroff
“Strong Women, Strong Business”
February 23rd - from 11am-2pm
at Embassy Suites Hotel, Moon Twp.
Special PPW Workshop with Rhonda Britten
“Fearless Business” Note: This event is NOT available as a Key Card Event
March 8th -from 1-3pm
atAndora Mt. Lebanon/Greentree
Clever Connections Lunch
Speaker: Health Coach and Author Lindsey Smith
“Junk Foods & Junk Moods: Stop Craving and Start Living”
Save the Date
Pittsburgh Social Exchange
Lunch & Learn Series - Featuring Cindy Rack of Social Voice Marketing!
Optimize Your LinkedIn Account!
When: Friday, February 3rd, 12:00PM - 2:30PM
Where: ContactPointe, 1000 Omega Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
What: Want to optimize your LinkedIn account for business and personal growth?
Many people have a LinkedIn account but are uncertain on how it works and how
it can improve your business! Join PSE and the owner of Social Voice Marketing,
Cindy Rack, for this in-depth 2.5 hour training class. Event caps at first 50 registrants!
More Info/RSVP: www.PittsburghSocialExchange.com
February 28 - Pittsburgh Public Schools – Business Opportunity Extravaganza – 1:30-4:30 – Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers – 10 South 19thStreet , Pittsburgh
March 11 - 17th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner, a simple meal of bread and soup, to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest, and raise awareness about the problem of hunger in our communit at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 5th Ave, Oakland, 2-6 pm. Celebrity soup servers, live entertainment, children’s activities, silent auction of world-class ceramic art and celebrity-autographed bowls*, and ticket holders choose a beautiful hand made bowl to take home. Tkts: $20: call (412) 431-8960 or visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org. - *Autographed Bowls for 2012 Empty Bowls: Tom Cruise, Bono (U2), Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Joe Manganiello, Bret Michaels, Pittsburgh Penguins, Bob Segar, Meredith Viera, Carlos Mencia - for more information, contact - Iris Valanti, Director of CommunicationsGreater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - 412-460-3663, ext 208 - Visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org for information about the Food Bank and all of our events!
