October 2013 Events
Business Exchange Networking Lunch
* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.
Dates and Locations:
Oct. 2- Wexford, Atria’s, 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford
RSVP: email Tina Noblers at TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup
Oct. 9- Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
Oct. 23- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
RSVP: 412-781-8773 or Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
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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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.
Oct. 2 - 1:00 p.m. - Butler
Oct. 3 - 11:30 a.m. - Allegheny Valley
Oct. 9 - 11:30 a.m. - Shaler/Gibsonia
Oct. 11 - 1:00 p.m. - Robinson/Airport
Oct. 14 - 1:00 p.m. - Beaver County
Oct. 15 - 1:00 p.m. - East End
Oct. 16 - 1:00 p.m. - South Hills
Oct. 17 - 1:00 p.m. - Washington
Oct. 19 - 1:00 p.m. - Monroeville
Oct. 22 - 1:00 p.m. - North Hills
Oct. 23 - 5:15 p.m. - After Work Network (Sharpsburg, PA)
Oct. 25 - 12:00 p.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.)
For more info and to register online,
go to: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=Jn3VZzX.AeZhGz&b=C5udvN4gkl6BfK4lQsGztA.
If you have further questions, contact Eileen Conniff Marzullo
at 412-429-9919 or marzullope@verizon.net.
E-Magnify Quick Books
Dates: Choose from Tuesday or Wednesday sessions in October 2013.
•Tuesdays: October 8, 15, and 22
•Wednesdays: October 9, 16, and 23
Location: YWCA of Westmoreland County, 424 North Main St., Greensburg, PA 15601
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (for all sessions)
Registration Fees :
•All Three Sessions: $135 (save 10%)
•Individual Sessions: $50 each
Instructor: Anne-Terse (Teri) Hayes, Certified QuickBooks Consultant
Teri has been a QuickBooks Pro advisor since 1999. As a consultant and bookkeeper who has worked with small businesses, she understands the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Contact
Debra Mason
E-Magnify
info@e-magnify.com
724-830-4625
Where
YWCA of Westmoreland County
424 N. Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601 ____
Brown Bag Lunch
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
12:00 – 1:00pm
Speaker: Meg Huwar, Huwar Marketing
Topic: Finding Your Business Niche
Join us to learn how to differentiate your business from every other business that does what you do. Know why your potential customers should choose YOU!
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
Startup Funding Workshop
October 11, 2013
(The Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series)
Come learn about the SBA loans and non-profit financing available
for women entrepreneurs who are just starting out. With a panel of
experts, followed by individual discussion sessions with
representatives from the SBA and local nonprofit lenders,
it’s a great opportunity to get your finance questions answered
and get your business started.
Featured lending organizations to be on the panel and host an
informational table at the event include: SBA, Allegheny County
Department of Economic Development, Bridgeway Capital, Southwestern
PA Commission, Regional Development Funding Corporation, Urban
Innovation21, Strategies for Small Business, Urban Redevelopment
Authority
Date: October 11, 2013
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Place: Chatham University, Shadyside
Host: The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
Cost: $25 (Students with ID- $12.50)
RSVP: Suggested by October 7
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October 16, 2013
Living an Abundant Life
Join us for an evening of networking and self-development.
Featured speakers include:
Kasey Arena, Certified Personal Trainer
George Payne, Senior Loan Consultant
Susan Barclay, Financial Services Professional, Mass Mutual
Greg Eisenhart, Marketing Assistant, Liberty Mutual
Liz Kenon, Health Insurance and Medicare Specialist
Brenda DeCroo, Life and Business Coach
Date: October 16, 2013
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
Hosts: The Abundant Resources Group and BLX Networking Group
Cost: No charge (Cash bar available)
RSVP: By October 11
To RSVP, send an email to:
info@AbundantLivingResources.com.
Oktoberfest Networking Event
October 16, 2013
Kick off the fall season with the Pittsburgh Social Exchange and
Butler County Chamber of Commerce at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille for
the 3rd Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for an eventful night with a
German twist among 300+ of Pittsburgh’s elite professionals.
-Complimentary German appetizers and hors d’oeuvres
-Mix and mingle with hundreds of the Greater Pittsburgh Area’s
business owners, corporate level executives, and entrepreneurs
-Special German theme and beer selection
-Support Autism Speaks and learn about their cause
-Special guests and local regional celebs TBA
-Cash Bar with Specialty Drinks
-Free parking
-Chinese auction & Door prizes
-Business attire please
Last year we had 500+ in attendance. We expect a similar number
this year - maybe more!! Join us for a business networking event
you won’t forget. This event will sell out!
Date: October 16, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale, PA
Hosts: Pittsburgh Social Exchange and Butler County Chamber
of Commerce
Price : Members-$15.00; Non-members-$45 ($65 After Oct. 15th)
Register online at: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=Jn3VZzX.AeZhGz&b=z8otqvb2yusNPS3IQYamWQ.
Disability Resource Breakfast
Thursday, October 17, 2013
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Melva Gooden Ledbetter, MS Chief Professional Officer, Class
Topic:Best-Fit Work Opportunities
Community Based Employment Opportunities for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities are supported by CLASS (Community Living And Support Services). Learn how classroom instruction and community volunteer experiences empower people and create a better understanding of the options that are available for employment.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
Think Big Forum: Women who Lead
October 18, 2013
The Think Big Forum is a half-day forum that addresses current
issues of importance to businesswomen. Regional and national
speakers are brought in to provide key insights and experiences.
Keynote Speaker:
Jill Blashack Strahan, Founder & CEO, Tastefully Simple Inc
Presenting:
“Small Beginnings & Big Dreams: Three Success Factors”
Whatever your dreams may be, Jill Blashack Strahan can help you
take them to the next stage. Though her company started out in
a shed with no running water - using a pool table as the packing
station - Jill has built Tastefully Simple into a $100 million
enterprise and has been recognized as one of the nation’s top
CEOs by Inc., Fast Company and Pink magazines. So listen as she
shares the three success factors for any entrepreneur - and the
straightforward philosophy for building a multi-million dollar
business.
Panel Progam:
“Women and Leadership: how to be an effective leader, how to
instill trust and loyalty, and how to assess your leadership
potential and practices”
Moderator: Deborah L. Acklin, President/CEO of WQED Pittsburgh
Panelists:
- Ellen M Mclean, Interim CEO of the Port Authority of
Allegheny County
- Barbara Span, VP of Global Public Affairs for Western Union
- Bernadette Turner, Executive Director, Addison Behavioral Care
Date: October 18, 2013
Time: 8:00 am - Noon
Place: Chatham University Shadyside Campus
Host: Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship,
Chatham University
Cost: $45.00 (Student Rate: $25 with valid student ID)
Register online at:
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Women’s Power Lunch
October 18, 2013
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: October 18, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: (To be announced), Pittsburgh
Cost: $32.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By October 16th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
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Stop Operating as a Speaker and Become a Speakerpreneur:
Create High End Programs
October 19, 2013
Presented by Marquesa Pettway
Marquesa helps speakerpreneurs REINVENT their businesses and
overall vision. She is the bestselling author of The Reinvention
Roadmap(TM) Book and Maps (2010). She is also the Founder of The
National Center for Speaker Training which provides coaching
programs for individuals that want to master speaking and build
income streams as a presenter.
Why should you attend?
- To get a booked calendar
- To make it easy for potential clients to find you and hire you
- To get multiple streams of income
In this business-building workshop, Marquesa Pettway will share:
- How she created a High End Program inclusive of quarterly Live
Events and virtual events generating six figures
- Why every speakerpreneur should offer a high-end program
- Three reasons you are losing money and opportunity without
having a high-end program
Date: October 19, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: Holiday Inn, Monroeville, 2750 Mosside Blvd,
Monroeville, PA 15146
Host: National Speakers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: NSA Members & Affiliates-$35, Nonmembers-$45,
Add $15 for networking lunch.
RSVP: Suggested by October 16th
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Money Consciousness: How to Take Charge of Your Financial Fate
October 24, 2013
Clever Connections Lunch and Workshop
Special Guest Speaker: Sanna Carapellotti, MS, CHt presents:
Money, the forbidden topic, has an energetic flow that is directed
by the subconscious mind. In this seminar, you will discover:
- the silent, powerful forces behind this flow,
- the role of the subconscious mind to how much you make and spend,
- steps you can take to clear dead beat patterns and release it to
increase it!
Sanna Carapellotti has worked with executives, small business
owners and presented at corporate sales events on money
consciousness and energy business patterns. She is a Life-Changing
Hypnotherapist, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner,
Body Health Activist, Speaker, and Creator of HypnoDining®,
The Engaged Eating Class.
Your registration includes lunch, workshop and materials.
Date: October 24, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Club Colony Restaurant, 1928 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(corner of Greentree & Cochran Roads)
Host: Pittsburgh Professional Women
Cost: Members- $35; Non-members- $45
(Prices increase on October 17th.)
RSVP: Suggested by October 16
Register online at:
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SAVE THE DATES
This is Your Life. Cook it Up!
A 3‐Course Menu to Feed Your Soul, Fill Your Belly, and Nourish Your Life.
Facilitated by Nancy Stampahar from Silver Lining Solutions
Nancy Stampahar is an inspirational catalyst for change. With a high school dropout past, to earning her
BSBA college degree, Nancy knows what it what it takes to cook up a good life! Nancy is an award-winning
author and creator of the enthusiastic videos that aired on The Rachael Ray Show and Oprah’s OWN
network. Nancy’s professional knowledge, personal wisdom and zest for life have helped thousands of
people achieve positive results.
1st Course: Thursday, October 24th, 2013, 8-11am
Dishin’ Simplicity – How to Stop Feeling Like a Pulled Pork Sandwich and Start Balancing Your Life and Work
2nd Course: Thursday, November 7th, 2013, 8-11am
Dishin’ Conflict Resolution - How to Ward off Difficult People with Garlic
3rd Course: Thursday, December12th, 2013, 8-11am
Dishin’ Resiliency – How to Turn Challenges into a Delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake
All Workshops Will Be Held at the Rivers Club (Downtown Pittsburgh)
Investment: Includes breakfast, networking , materials
and life-building skills.
Price for the 1st Course: $79.99
Price for a 2nd Helping (two courses): $145.99 (SAVE $14.00!)
PRIX FIXE Menu (all three courses): $199.00 (SAVE $40.00!)
