March 2012 Events
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.
March 1 - 11:30 a.m. - Natrona Heights
March 9 - 1:00 p.m. - Robinson/Airport
March 12 - 1:00 p.m. - Beaver County
March 14 - 11:30 a.m. - Shaler/Gibsonia
March 15 - 1:00 p.m. - East End
March 16 - 1:00 p.m. - Monroeville
March 21 - 1:00 p.m. - South Hills
March 23 - 12:00 p.m. - Westmoreland
March 26 - 6:30 p.m. - Washington (After Work)
March 27 - 1:00 p.m. - North Hills
March 28 - 5:00 p.m. - After Work Network
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.)
For more info and to register online,
go to http://www.wsba.ws
If you have further questions, contact Eileen Conniff Marzullo
at 412-429-9919 or marzullope@verizon.net.
March 1 - BizMix Networking Event
Join the Pittsburgh Business Times and their partners to mix,
mingle and network with Pittsburgh professionals at BizMix, an
evening networking event presented by the Business Times. This is also a great opportunity to meet and visit with Business Times
editors, reporters and staff in an informal setting. Bring your
business cards and get ready to make new acquaintances. Most of this open-house style event will be informal networking.
This event will be hosted by Contemporary Craft–an organization that engages people in the creative experience through cutting edge art exhibitions, studio classes in a range of media for both makers and non-makers, and a store with unique merchandise. On view currently at the contemporary urban gallery are three exhibitions highlighting work in small metals and jewelry.
Please contact Dena Trusiak at 412-208-3814 or
dtrusiak@bizjournals.com for information and pricing.
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, Strip District
Cost: $35-Business Times Subscribers; $45-Others
(Includes hors d’oeuvres & drinks, Advance payment required)
RSVP: Early registration encouraged (Limited Space)
For questions or additional information, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or kkomondor@bizjournals.com.
March 2 - Interval: The Duke of Uke and His Novelty Orchestra - at noon | Lobby | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (500 S. Goodwin Ave, Urbana)
Satisfy your musical cravings, get the latest from Campus Recreation and the Illinois Marathon, shimmy on up to our new soup bar, try your hand at the craft table, and indulge in a mini-massage from BodyWork Associates. Interval Series Sponsor: Anonymous | Creative Intersections Sponsor: The News-Gazette - visit KrannertCenter.com for more details
March 3 - 10 PM - 2 AM - 2012 Fundraiser/Benefit - THE P.R.O.M.I.S.E. GROUP PRESENTS - THE 4TH ANNUAL, BLUES AND R&B SHOWCASE @ Hard Rock Cafe’ | Station Square - Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe for our 4th Annual Blues & R&B - Showcase that benefits the P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Group - committed to stopping violence in the inner city. The show features The Muddy Kreek Blues Band introducing Shawnie Moon, plus with special guest Barbara Ray & the Stingrays and some other surprises! Come out and support a great cause and hear some great music.
7th Annual Celebrate & Share Women of Achievement Awards
DATE: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
TIME: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
LOCATION: The Omni William Penn Hotel Grand Ballroom – Pittburgh, PA
ATTIRE: Business
TICKETS: $85
CONTACT: Heather Glaser, 412-322-5680 ext. 5,or go to http://cribsforkids.org/event-calendar.
March 7 - Join us at IKEA Pittsburgh for this Leadership Lunch and Learn! Get Involved! Increasing Your Leadership Potential at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
IKEA Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/pittsburgh/activities
Leadership Coach Tom Baker will show business professionals and students how to improve their professional and civic lives, join and lead groups and start making more of an impact both within and outside of work and school - Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch) - RSVP by Tuesday March 6, 2012 - To Jennifer Stockdale via email jennifer.stockdale@ikea.com
or To Jennifer Stockdale via phone 412-747-0747 X 1201
March 7 - Wexford Area - Business Leads Exchange Networking Lunch - YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS EVENT BY Monday- March 5, midnight - You must also cancel your reservation by Monday midnight - If you do not cancel you WILL be billed $18.00 for the lunch you reserved.
Where: Atria’s
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Presenters: To Be Announced
Please RSVP to MichelleZmijanac@BestPracticesDelivered.com
March 8 - Pittsburgh Professional Women Clever Connections Lunch from 1-3pm - Andora Restaurant, Greentree 1928 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh - Guest Speaker Health Coach and Author Lindsey Smith discussing her book: “Junk Foods & Junk Moods: Stop Craving & Start Living” Register Online www.PittsburghProfessionalWomen.com
March 8 - Woke Up Black, a film by Mary F. Morten
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Thursday, March 8, 2012
4 PM | 8 PM - http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/228514 to register - Co-sponsored by The Women and Girls Foundation and The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, as part of New Voices Pittsburgh’s Women of Color HERStory Month 2012.
March 9 - **Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have changes to our March Breakfast Series event on Friday, March 9th, 2012. Please notice that we have changed the speakers, the topic and description. We apologize for any inconvenience. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.**
Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series
7:30-9:00AM - Venue: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University, Shadyside Campus
Cost: $25.00 (including continental breakfast) - Register Online at www.chatham.edu/cwe
Speakers: Noreen Campbell, Sharon Young, and Jennifer Daurora, McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores - Topic: “Running a Family Food Business”
This multi-generational panel of women from the McGinnis Sisters Special Food stores know firsthand not only what it takes to run a successful business, but to successfully run a business with family members! From succession planning to training, making a food business work is a challenge and making a family business work can seem impossible. Hear from these speakers on
how to set yourself up for success when it comes to food and family.
March 11 – 17th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - 2 - 6 pm
Rodef Shalom Congregation
- 4905 Fifth Avenue, Oakland – visit http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/Details.aspx?RecID=115&type=Calendar for more details
March 12 - Conflict Managment Skills for Women, a one-day seminar March 12, brought to you by SkillPath. Ladies, I received the attached coupon for this workshop. Skillpath offers great training and seminars. I highly recommend them. The pricing for this workshop is typically $99. My attached coupon is to save $10
I have negotiated with Skillpath to offer reduced rates to anyone receiving this message through WIN-Pittsburgh. If you are interested in attending, please call 1-800-873-7545 and tell them you want to register as you have received this from WIN-Pittsburgh.
Our special pricing will be as follows:
IF 1, 2 OR 3 ATTEND YOU CAN USE COUPON CODE ATTACHED
IF 4 OR MORE ATTEND - EACH TICKET WILL BE $80
IF 10 OR MORE ATTEND - EACH TICKET WILL BE $75
You must call the 800 number to get the special pricing. Once we cross a threshold on the number attending, then you will be charged the appropriate rate. If you register online or do not convey this information, then you will be charged the $89 or $99 price. I spoke with Niki, if you need a point of contact.
March 14 - Mount Lebanon Area - Business Leads Exchange Networking Lunch
YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS EVENT BY Monday March 12. midnight - You must also cancel your reservation by Monday midnight - If you do not cancel you WILL be billed $18.00 for the lunch you reserved.
Where: Atria’s - Mount Lebanon
110 Beverly Road Pittsburgh (Mount Lebanon), Pa. 15216
Time 11:30 am - 1:30pm
Presenter: To Be Announced
Please RSVP to this event to Tina Nobers
Email: TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup.com
Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Speaker: John McCool
Topic:Stop Identity Theft by knowing how to protect your personal data. Keep your Social Security number, your bank account, your credit card number, your telephone calling card number, and other identifying data from thieves who will profit at your expense. It’s a costly crime!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
March 15 - 4:00-6:00 pm Point Park University,
University Center - GRW Theater, 414 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Panelists include:
Dr. Mary Burke, Carlow University
Supervisory Special Agent Brad Orsini, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dr. Muge Kokten Finkel, University of Pittsburgh
Deborah Acklin, WQED Multimedia (moderator)
Register at www.worldpittsburgh.org
Disability Resource Breakfast
Thursday, March 15, 2012
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Carolyn Komich Hare, Clinical Coordinator for the Autism Tissue Program (ATP) and Founder of AHEADD (Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmental Disabilities)
Topic: The growing number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders require increased support in our school and work settings. Join us to learn about the current diagnostics and practical strategies for providing the best services possible.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
March 15 - Entrepreneurial Thursday Networking Event
Featured Theme:
Green and Sustainable Businesses
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.
March 16 - “Animal Friends’ McBark & Brew – St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting “
Erin Go Bark! All dogs can feel like Irish Setters at Animal Friends on Friday, March 16 as Animal Friends hosts a special McBark & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting from 7 pm until 8:30 pm.
BYODog, as dog- and people-friendly pooches are invited to play with canine friends in our Outreach Center, while their human companions sample a variety of micro-brew beers (some may be green!) and Irish treats. A Chinese auction with an Irish twist and a 50/50 raffle add to the fun, all for a donation of $20 per person, which benefits the homeless residents of Animal Friends. Registration is required as space is limited. Register online at ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or by calling 412.847.7055. You must be 21 or older.
Guests must bring vaccination records for their four-footed companions. Please, no retractable leashes. Standard five- or six-foot leashes only.
Animal Friends is located at 562 Camp Horne Road in the North Hills, just 0.5 miles from Exit 15 off I-279. For more information, call 412.847.7000 or visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
March 16 - 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. - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Place: (To be announced), Pittsburgh
Cost: $32.00 (Prepayment required) - RSVP: By March 14th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
March 21 - PSE March Networking Event:”March Networking Madness” – 6 PM – 9 PM – Pittsburgh Athletic Association, 4215 5th Avenue Pittsburgh – contact Tricia Derry, Pittsburgh Social Exchange – tricia@pghse.com or by phone: 412-735-9765 – to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=g5woh4cab&oeidk=a07e5fmbz2w90789233&oseq=a01lhg8vzb58n
March 21 - Monroeville Area- Business Leads Exchange Networking Lunch
YOU MUST RSVP TO THIS EVENT BY Monday-March 19th midnight You must also cancel your reservation by Monday midnight - If you do not cancel you WILL be billed $18.00 for the lunch you reserved - Bella Luna Trattoria 5060 William Penn Highway, Monroeville, Pa. 15146
Time 11:30 am - 1:30p - Presenters - Mycal Jones - Western & Southern - Please RSVP to this event to Rob MageeBLXMurrysville@gmail.com
All MEETINGS
Please bring cash! We cannot accept credit cards. You will receive a receipt! - You must RSVP to ALL events!
Meeting Agenda - All Lunch Meetings:
Open Networking from 11:30am -11:45am
Networking at tables while eating
2 -10 minute commercials
Everyone ’s 1-minute commercial
Kudo’s
Announcements
* Please bring your business cards and collateral to share with everyone.
We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
March 22 – Strategies for REACH Compliance Workshop – Overview, update and compliance: A Comprehensive Workshop for U.S. Manufacturers & their supply chain – 9 am – 3 pm – Duquesne University - visit http://www.sbdc.duq.edu/EventRegistration.asp?id=310 to register
March 23 - Women’s Power Lunch – Westmoreland
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Place: To be announced (Westmoreland County)
Cost: $30.00 (Prepayment Required)
RSVP: by March 21
Questions: Contact Melanie Ansell at:
melanieansell@comcast.net or 412-848-0165
March 21 - Business for Breakfast Networking Event
Featured Presentation: Creating Impact with Email Marketing - Featuring: David Yunghans, Constant Contact
Email is everywhere - you can’t reach for your phone anymore and not end up “doing” your email, which typically involves hitting the delete button nine times in a row. As Constant Contact’s Regional Development Director, David leverages his training and business development expertise to help local businesses maximize the power of relationship marketing through the use of online communication tools. If the term eBlast is part of your vocabulary, join us at Business for Breakfast and discover strategies to effectively use email marketing to increase your business.
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Southpointe Golf Club, 360 Southpointe Blvd.,
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: $25 (includes cont.breakfast)
RSVP: Suggested by March 16 (Seating is limited.)
Register online at:
http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/event/
For more info, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or
komondor@bizjournals.com.
March 22- A Common Sense Approach to Business Success - Presented By: Barbara A. Killmeyer, Author of It’s Nobody’s Business but Yours - This seminar will focus on a number of topics including: Smart Marketing: Get the most for your marketing dollar
Your Attitude for Success: Learn to develop a positive attitude for success
Put Your Best Foot Forward: Project a professional image that will attract customers
A Trustworthy Reputation is Beyond Value: Build a reputation to attract and retain customers
Call the SBDC at (814) 393-2060 or Toll free at 1 (877) 292-1843 or Email: sbdc@clarion.edu
Visit http://web.clarion.edu/SBDC/training/businessws.asp for additional information
March 24 - “Tune in to Animal Friends’ Telethon on March 24″
Animal Friends has big news! Find out what it is when Animal Friends takes over WTAE-TV’s airwaves on Saturday, March 24 from noon until 4 pm for their 7th Annual Telethon. Pittsburgh celebrities like legendary comic Jim Krenn, Cris Winter from WISH, Monty from Y108, PJ Maloney from KQV and Gail Buckner from Animal Friends’ Board of Directors will join forces to host the Telethon, but the real stars of the show will be the adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits from Animal Friends. Go behind-the-scenes with our shelter pets, follow our intrepid Humane Investigations team on one of their life-saving rescue missions, meet adoptable animals and hear a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT about the future of animal welfare in our region! There will be plenty of surprises, and Jim Krenn and his dog Gizmo will launch Gizmo’s Friend-a-Thon with special adoption incentives! At Animal Friends, we believe that adopting a pet can be a priceless experience, and Jim Krenn and Gizmo are the perfect pair to prove that’s true!Tune in Saturday, March 24th from noon until 4 pm on WTAE –TV.Or, join us at Animal Friends for a fun reception and incredible adoption specials! Animal Friends is located at 562 Camp Horne Road in the North Hills, just 0.5 miles from Exit 15 off I-279. For more information, call 412.847.7000 or visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org.
March 25 - NORTH HILLS INTERFAITH GATHERING - “Living Forgiveness and Compassion In a Diverse World” - The North Hills Anti-Racism Coalition is sponsoring the 15th Annual North Hills Interfaith Gathering, at 3:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W. Ingomar Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Representatives from many faiths will explain how they practice forgiveness and compassion within their faiths. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend three breakout sessions to hear three different faith presentations and to ask questions of the presenters. The afternoon will conclude with a closing ceremony and a social featuring ethnic food. The event will be a wonderful learning experience bringing together people of all ages - The North Hills Anti-Racism is organizing the gathering for its fifteenth year as a way of overcoming divisiveness and intolerance by getting to know and educating ourselves about our neighbors of diverse faiths. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend. Childcare for young children will be provided. For more information, call (412) 486-9036 or email nhcoalition@comcast.net.
March 28 – Girls Coalition of South Western Pennsylvania - Fourth Annual Conference – 8:30 am – 4 pm - Doubletree Pittsburgh (Monroeville) - 101 Mall Blvd Pittsburgh, http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5jvdsbb818701c2&llr=fx6svmcab to register
March 29 - Secrets of Pittsburgh’s Fastest Growing Companies
Discover the Secrets of Pittsburgh’s Fastest Growing Companies
Featured panelists will include:
· Melanie Querry, President, Beyond Spots and Dots
· Anthony Braun, CEO, Heartland Restaurant Group
· Jason Wolfe, CEO, MyCoupons LLC
How do you manage a company with triple digit growth? And do you represent one of those companies? Join us for lunch at the Rivers Club for a lively discussion about rapid growth with some of the leaders of the 2011 Pittsburgh 100. Their perspectives on achieving and dealing with rapid growth are sure to provide you with valuable insight for your own business operation.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Place: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street, Suite 411, Pittsburgh
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: Business Times Subscribers-$40; Others-$70
For more info, contact Michele Broda at 412-481-6397 or
mbroda@bizjournals.com.
Register online at: http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/event
SAVE THE DATE
April 20 - BYODog to Animal Friends’ W(h)ine Tasting on April 20! - There will be barrels of fun at Animal Friends’ W(h)ine! event on Friday, April 20 at 7 pm.
W(h)ine! is a unique event that pairs two of life’s greatest comforts: dogs and wine. This event is for people over the age of 21 and their dogs of any vintage. All dogs who are people-and dog-friendly are welcome to attend.
Guests receive samples of wine and cheese along with explanations of different tastes and varietals, while treats are provided for dogs. People can also enjoy raffles and a fun night out while their canines mingle at the doggie social hour.
Photographer Lisa West Photography is offering portrait sittings for your furry family members as part of Animal Friends’ W(h)ine Tasting. Photography sessions will be approximately 15 minutes long and will be held between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Photography sessions are limited and by appointment only. For more information or to schedule, call 412.847.7055. Unwind with your dog and other animal lovers, but register early, as the W(h)ine events always sell out. Spaces are limited, so register now at www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or call 412.847.7055. We request a $20 donation for our homeless animals. Please bring your dog’s vaccination records. No retractable leashes, please. Animal Friends is located at 562 Camp Horne Road in the North Hills, just 0.5 miles from Exit 8 on I-279. To learn more, visit www.ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org or call 412.847.7000.
