August 2014 Events
August 2014 Events
Business Exchange Networking Lunch
* Give a 1-2 minute commercial for your business.
* Bring business cards, brochures, and samples.
* Make new business contacts.
Aug. 6 - Wexford, Four Points by Sheraton Pittsburgh North,
910 Sheraton Drive, Mars/Wexford, PA 16046
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com
Aug. 13 - Mount Lebanon, Atria’s, 110 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
RSVP: email Michelle Zmijanac at
Michellezmijanac@bestpracticesdelivered.com
Aug. 27- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
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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Meet The Authors
An interactive evening with a panel discussion featuring
Pittsburgh authors
Have you been thinking about writing a book of your own?
Would you enjoy meeting and talking with local authors?
Do you want to learn more about the publishing process
and what it takes to become an author? Meet our panel
of locally published authors. This event is free and
open to the public, but seating is limited.
Date: August 6, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Barnes and Noble Booksellers Settlers Ridge,
800 Settlers Ridge Center Drive, Pittsburgh, 15205
Host: Pittsburgh Professional Women
Cost: No charge
RSVP: Suggested by Aug. 4
Register online at:
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Network After Work
Attend this event if you are interested in expanding your
professional network, creating new business opportunities or
learning about some great Pittsburgh companies. This is open
to all industries and career levels. Upon arrival you will
receive a name badge color-coded by industry which helps with
navigation of the event.
Admission Includes:
1. Access to 200+ Professionals
2. Color Coded Name Badge
3. First Cocktail before 7pm
4. Light Appetizers from 6-7pm
Date: August 7, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Latitude 40 (200 Quinn Drive)
Host: Network After Work
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Media Marketing
Speaker: Ola Jackson, Onyx Women Network
Celebrate Black Business Month with tips from the best in Media
Marketing. Join us as we learn from an ICON with twenty three
years of being a voice and giving a voice to women. Learn how
to build your voice in the Pittsburgh market.
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Place: Volunteers of America, 1650 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA
Host: Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
Cost: Free
To register, call 412.782.5344 (x209) or email
volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
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Global Connections..The Italian Connection
Join Pittsburgh’s elite professionals for a night of networking at
Roman Bistro. Summer is hot and so is this event. Limited to the
first 150 registrants, this event will feature Italian Style Tapas
and a cash bar…includes a Beer Garden and Cigar Shop.
The Pittsburgh Global Connection is a business & social
organization designed to promote & sustain the economic
growth & development of business through the exchange of
information, ideas, support, & friendship in a fun social
atmosphere. We currently have over 200 members in our
organization and are growing rapidly.
Date: August 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Roman Bistro 33, 2104 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Host: Pittsburgh Global Connection
Cost: Free to members and first-time guests
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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: Aug. 15, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: To be announced
Cost: $22.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By Aug. 13th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
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Disability Resource Breakfast
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Speaker: Dr. James Burgess, Neurological Surgeon, Allegheny Health Network
Topic: Employment Options For People With Disabilities
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way your brain functions. Effects are usually temporary but can include headaches and problems with concentration, memory, balance and coordination.
Should you be concerned? Join us as Dr. James Burgess explains why a discussion about concussions and their long term effects is important to you and career.
Register Now!
(September 18, 2014 - Disability Resource Breakfast - Topic: Dyslexia, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.)
To register, call 412.782.5344 (x209) or email
volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
How to Use Simple Web Videos to Grow Your Business
Speakers: Becky Auer & Weston Lyon
At this month’s No BS Marketing Meeting, Becky Auer & Weston Lyon
will show you how to use the fastest growing marketing tactic this
world has ever seen to grow your business - simple web videos!
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 PM
Place: Sigma’s Conference & Event Center,
1717 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Sponsor: No BS Marketing Meeting
Cost: FREE for First Time Guests; $20 for Returning Guests
RSVP Date: Monday, August 25
Registration Web Address:
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Entrepreneurial Thursday Networking Event
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.
Date: August 27, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Place: Rivers Club, 301 Grant St, Level Four, One Oxford Centre,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Host: Jessica Lee
Cost: $5 (hors d’ouevres included)
To RSVP: Call 412-391-5227 or email erin.sustar@ourclub.com.
For further info, email smarshall@pghgateways.org.
The Entrepreneurial Thursday networking event is held each Thursday
evening. For information on upcoming events and featured themes,
visit http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=JgokKgJ2seZhGz&b=eqP74TlTydW.jN6ZBYxVVA.
