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Business Program Series Calendar
January 2012

Programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. They are free and open to the public.

January 5. 2012 What’s New in Taxes for 2011 / 2012
Robert J. Henkels, CPA, Senior Manager
R.D. Hoag & Associates, P.C.

Mr. Henkels, adjunct professor at LaRoche College and president of Professional Tax & Accounting Seminars, Inc., will discuss recent changes and updates in personal and business taxation than can save you money when you file your return.

January 12, 2012 A Guide to Public Benefits
Frank J. Pistella, Public Benefits Attorney
Neighborhood Legal Services Association

Mr. Pistella, Public Benefits Attorney with the Neighborhood Legal Services Association, will focus on those programs funded by the government that help individuals and families in need, including Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and child care subsidies, as well as help for seniors and women seeking emergency protection from abuse (PFA) orders.

January 19, 2012 Build Your Business Using Every Door Direct Mail – an exciting shipping solution from the U.S. Postal Service
Michelle J. Dugas, Business Development Specialist
United States Postal Service
Every Door Direct Mail can provide your business with an efficient way to promote your services by getting your marketing message directly into the hands of customers while reducing the mail preparation costs associated with lists and printing. Find out how this service can help you build more traffic, find new customers and increase revenue.

January 26, 2012 Getting Started with eBooks and eReaders
Scott Pyle, Reference Librarian
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business

Mr. Pyle will discuss the basics of eBooks and eReaders, the differences between a Nook and a Kindle, and how to use Carnegie Library’s Overdrive service that loans eBooks to its patrons free of charge. He’ll also demonstrate several devices and walk us through the process of finding and checking out an eBook from CLP’s web site