December 2013 Events
Date: December 3, 2013
The WSBA Holiday Expo
This event will offer engaging networking sessions, a holiday
drive, a highlight of a Pittsburgh non-profit organization that
will be helping others in need, door prizes, raffles, holiday
vendors, and inspiring keynote speakers.
The main keynote speaker will be Dr. Shellie Hipsky, Associate
Professor, Robert Morris University, Talk Show Host, Author, and
Owner/President of Inspiring Lives, LLC. Dr. Hipsky will share
inspiring stories and suggestions for business owners showing them
that they can overcome the hard times in a tough economy and not
only can they get through the difficult moments…they can rise
above them! Attendees will get empowered and personally motivated
to take their businesses and lives to the next level.
Seating is limited! Seating is available on a 1st come 1st served
basis. Seats will reserved for paid in advance registrations first.
Date: December 3, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Dave and Buster’s Conference Room, 180 E Waterfront Drive,
Homestead, PA 15120
Host: Women’s Small Business Association
Cost: $30 Premier members, $35 Non-members, $42 at the door
(includes networking luncheon)
RSVP: Suggested by November 30
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December 6, 2013
Business Women Connect Lunch & Vendor Fair
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. This
meeting is our ANNUAL VENDOR FAIR AND NETWORKING LUNCH featuring
vendors from a wide variety of business professions, networking,
door prizes and lunch. Come meet and network with influential &
resourceful women entrepreneurs.
Date: Friday, December 6, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Place: Tolerico’s Restaurant, 2525 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville
Sponsor: Business Women Connect
Cost: $18.50
RSVP: By December 4th (10 a.m.)
To register, contact Donna Cheswick at 724-493-9695 or
dcheswick@medallion-wealth.com
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:
Dec. 4 - Wexford, Atria’s, 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
Dec. 11- Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Tina Noblers at TinaNobers@CMNNutritionGroup
Dec. 23 - 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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December 5, 2013
Leadership Breakfast: History, a Fire, and the Seeds for
Success in Setbacks
Speaker: Will Knecht, President, Wendell August
On March 4, 2010, Wendell August, a family-owned company that has
produced ornamental and elegant metal giftware and home accents
since 1923, got its largest order ever from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
They were asked to make one of a kind, commemorative tickets
honoring the final Penguins hockey game in Mellon Arena. The team
at Wendell August was excited to say the least.
Two days later, a fire destroyed the company’s workshop, offices
and flagship store in Grove City. The historic building they had
operated out of since 1932 was gone, burned to the ground. These
are the times when a good company and all stakeholders are tested.
Join Will Knecht, Wendell August’s President, as he tells their
story of history, tradition and the fire that could have destroyed
a business and its people…but instead became a catalyst for new
thinking and new opportunities for this almost 90 year young company
that was forced to become a start-up once more. If you’ve ever
experienced setbacks and challenges with your business, in or out
of your control…come hear how these challenges can become the
foundation for future success and greatness.
Date: December 5, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Place: Marriott Courtyard Pittsburgh North 150 Cranberry Woods Dr.,
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Host: SMC Business Councils
Cost: Members-$15.00, Non-Members-$30.00
RSVP: Early registration suggested
Event contact: Jennifer Sizemore,
412-342-1620, jennifer@smc.org
Register online at:
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December 4, 2013
The ABC’s of Selling Online
Speaker: Robert Stein, University of Pittsburgh,
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Join us to learn how to determine what kind of online business to
start, what website tools to use, which payment process to pick
and how to optimizing your site on search engines.
Date: December 11, 2013
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA
Host: Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
Cost: Free (Bring a brown bag lunch)
RSVP: Suggested by December 9
To register, call 412.782.5344 (x209) or email
volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
December 12, 2013
SMC Holiday Mixer
Join us for our annual holiday party, where you will enjoy
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while mingling among SMC members
and guests. This is your opportunity to rekindle old relationships,
and develop new business connections for 2014.
There’s a lot of buzz about SMC’s Holiday Mixer!
- Meet Kent Tekulve, former Major League Baseball right-handed
relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Help us raise money for the Small Business Education Foundation
through our silent auction. Bid on sports memorabilia
(Clemente, Ward Pens), Coach Handbags, designer jewelry,
Ray Ban Sunglasses, Cigar 101, Spa Packages and much more.
We accept credit cards.
Join us for a great Holiday Party
Date: December 12, 2013
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Lexus Club, PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Host: SMC Business Councils
Cost: SMC Members & Guests-$45; Non-members: $75
RSVP: Suggested by December 10
Register online at:
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WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON
December 13, 2013
Noon
South Hills Country Club
The monthly luncheon meeting* of the Women’s Networking of the Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on Friday, December 13, noon, at South Hills Country Club. Please plan on attending and bring a friend. We welcome members and non-members. Tables are available for ladies who would like to display products or merchandise. Everyone will pass out cards and brochures and present a one-minute “commercial.”
De-stress Your Holidays!
Guest Speaker
Ashley N. Dalzell,
Owner/Instructor
Urban Prana Yoga
Research has well documented the health benefits of yoga. The good news is, anyone can do yoga! Yoga is a full body experience incorporating the mind, body, and spirit. Ashley will lead a short guided meditation for the ladies and give insight on how to de-stress during the holidays.
See you at South Hills Country Club, noon!
Lunch for Chamber Members - $20 - Bring a friend!
Lunch for Non-Members - $25
Display Table $10
Please make a reservation* by contacting our secretary:
Mary Dilla at: 412-884-1233 / secretary@bbwchamber.com
December 13, 2013
Live Your Passion
If you are ready to take on 2014 and make a big impact in your
business, then you definitely want to attend.
You will:
* Create Your Success Vision for 2014 and Beyond
* Develop Your Personal Brand
* Learn how to Stop Sabotaging Yourself and Your Business
* Design Your 2014 Business Blueprint with Systems for Success
* Understand How to Master the Law of Attraction
When you register, watch for the opportunity to take advantage
of the VIP Upgrade Experience. This upgrade incudes breakfast,
lunch and private time with the instructors. There are only 14
VIP slots open, so after you register for Live Your Passion,
if you see the opportunity to take advantage of the VIP upgrade
then there is still for you.
Date: December 13, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m (Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.)
Place: Courtyard by Marriott at Settlers Ridge, Pittsburgh, PA
Host: Beth Caldwell and Crystal Davis
Cost: $59
RSVP: Suggested by December 10
Register online at:
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Disability Resource Breakfast
Thursday, December 19, 2013
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Jodie Tabano, Development Director, Dress For Success
Topic: Go beyond the suit! Enjoy the tips and tricks of knowing how to “Dress for Success!” Join us to enjoy a fun what to wear, what not to wear interactive presentation on how to dress for your next business opportunity.
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
December 20, 2103
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: December 20, 2013
Time: 12 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Place: To be announced
Cost: $30.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: Suggested by Decmber 17th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
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