May 2015 Events
1. 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:
May 6 - Wexford, Four Points by Sheraton Pittsbugh
910 Sheraton Drive, Mars/Wexford, PA 16046
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
Carol@CarolABriney.com
May 13 - Mount Lebanon, The Devonshire of Mount Lebanon,
1050 McNeilly Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15226
RSVP: email Carol Briney at Carol@CarolABriney.com
May 27- Fox Chapel, Comfort Inn (Old Holiday Inn) in RIDC Park,
Ohara Twp
RSVP: email Carol Briney at
Carol@CarolABriney.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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Lead Like a Girl
Speaker: Tacy M Byham, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of DDI
The business case for diversity has never been stronger.
Organizations with more women consistently perform better
financially, according to data from The Global Leadership
Forecast 2014/2015 from DDI and The Conference Board.
So, although more women graduate from college than men
and are earning entry-level jobs in fields previously
dominated by men, women are still outnumbered in the
ranks of leadership. Come and listen to Tacy talk about
finding your strength and the leader within you, exploring
the confidence gap, identifying your personal wake-up call,
and super power your network!
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Date: May 8, 2015
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM (Breakfast served at 7:30 AM)
Place: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University, Shadyside
Host: The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
Cost: $25 (includes continental breakfast)
Students- $12 with valid ID (Email pdecker@chatham.edu)
RSVP: Suggested by May 5
Questions? Contact 412-365-1253
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Deepening the Coaching Relationship: Gestalt!
Presented by Ann Begler and Joanne Martin
Coaches often focus on supporting clients to achieve specific
targets or goals. Coaching from a Gestalt stance is uniquely
present centered, and captures action choices existing in the
moment that will yield long term impact. Gestalt coaching is
integrative and emphasizes awareness building in the two
parallel processes of coach and client.
In this highly experiential program you will learn and practice
with foundational Gestalt tools that support this present-centered
approach: Gestalt awareness, contact boundaries, the cycle of
experience and the use of self as instrument.
This program will offer Coaches the opportunity to enhance their
coaching skills in three ICF core competency clusters:
1. Co-creating the relationship
2. Communicating effectively
3. Facilitating learning and results
Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes:
Date: May 12, 2015
Place: Sheraton Hotel at Station Square,
300 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration and Networking
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Presentation
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
Host: International Coach Federation, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: By 5 p.m., May 8: Members -$59, Nonmembers-$75.
After 5 p.m., May 8: Members-$75, Nonmembers-$75
Register online at
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Further info: contact Roberta Rollings at Pghcoachesassoc@aol.com.
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Bizwomen Connect Networking Mixer
Make new connections and build your business. During the
reception, you will also have the opportunity to have a
complimentary professional head shot taken and made available
following the event.
Your reservation includes:
•Delicious hors d’oeuvres and appetizers
•Two drink tickets
Metered parking is available on Penn Avenue and you may also park
in the Savoy parking lot.
Date: May 13, 2015
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Place: Savoy Restaurant, 2623 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15222
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: $35 (Business Times Subscribers- $31.50)
RSVP: Required in advance
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Entrepreneur’s Growth Conference
Keynote Speaker:
Bill Sarris, Sarris Candies
Discover ideas that can transform your business. Choose from 12
expert-led workshops on the hottest topics in business today.
Workshops on strategic planning, management, finance, marketing,
starting a business, and more. A business building trade show
featuring more than 50 support organizations. Unparalleled
networking opportunities with entrepreneurial veterans, top
service providers and the region’s most promising entrepreneurs.
Date: May 15, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Place: Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh
Host: Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
Cost: Full Day-$119: Half Day-$79
Full day fee includes continental breakfast, discount parking,
luncheon, workshops & business-building trade show.
RSVP: Required to receive advance price.
Questions: Call 412-396-1633.
Register online at:
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Make Your Brand Statement
Presented by Beth Caldwell and Elissa Ashwood
“Brand” is a hot new buzz term that essentially means your
professional image. What message do you send about yourself
and your company? This helpful presentation gives you an
instant to-do list and strategies on how to polish your image
both inside and outside of work.
Date: May 15, 2015
Time: 9:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Place: Sigma’s Conference and Event Center,
1717 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Host: Pittsburgh Professional Women
RSVP: Early registration encouraged
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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: May 15, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: To be announced
Cost: $22.00 (Prepayment required)
RSVP: By May 13th
Questions: Contact Suzanne at Suzanne@womenspowerlunch.com
or 724-452-5152.
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Sharing Your Expertise from the Platform and Beyond
Presented by Elizabeth Jeffriesm CSP and Stephen Tweed, CSP
Are you considered an expert in your topic and/or your niche
market? Do you love platform speaking but that’s the main or
only source of income you’ve focused on for your business?
Have you ever delivered a fabulous speech, accepted accolades
and then went on to the next engagement?
If you are saying YES to these questions, you are probably
leaving business on the table and not serving your clients
to the fullest!
In this inspiring morning full of ideas and how-to’s, you will
be challenged to look at your business differently and to learn
additional ways to capture your expertise. Whether it’s consulting,
coaching, learning assessments, books, webinars, eBooks, online
learning systems, membership sites, master minds and more, you’ll
leave this session with new ideas on how to leverage what you know,
who you know, and what skills are necessary to go to the next level
in your business. By sharing your expertise in multiple ways, you
will better serve your clients, and increase your bottom line.
Date: May 16, 2015
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Location: Sheraton Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Host: National Speakers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter
Cost: NSA Members & Affiliates-$45; Nonmembers-$55
(Includes networking lunch.)
RSVP: Suggested by May 13th
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Business for Breakfast Networking Event
Topic: Don’t Let Content Be a Crutch:
What You Must Know about Digital and Social Marketing
Featuring: Dave Mahoney, VP, Digital Strategy and Marketing,
Renegade Communication
Dave and the Renegade team frequently encounter companies and
organizations with great content that gets posted, shared a bit,
grabs some engagement….yet has little impact on generating sales
or donations. He will show you the digital and social tools that
get content read and acted upon at scale, how to use digital
advertising to change your business, and what’s also now in
beta testing at Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google, Instagram,
and more. Stay ahead of the competition through these insider
tips and stop spinning your wheels on techniques and trendy
digital platforms that won’t work for your unique business needs.
It’s 12 years of digital learning in 45 minutes!
Network with fellow business professionals, enjoy a continental
breakfast and listen to an interesting and informative program.
Date: May 19, 2015
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Place: Doubletree Monroeville Convention Center,
101 Mall Boulevard Pittsburgh PA 15146
Host: Pittsburgh Business Times
Cost: $25 (includes continental breakfast)
RSVP: Suggested by May 15th
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For more info, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or
komondor@bizjournals.com.
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Small Business Tools and Support
Speakers:
Barbara Mohajery, Lawyer
Michael Mohajery, Past Score Chair
Join us to learn how a SCORE mentor can be your guide to
developing a strong business plan and understanding your
business financials.
Date: May 20, 2015
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)
To register, call 412.782.5344 (x209) or email
volunteersofamerica@voapa.org
Disability Resource Breakfast
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Topic: Future Plans and Concerns For People with Disabilities and Their Families
Speaker: Rebecca Tyers, Achieva
What considerations should you be including in your long-term planning for family members with disabilities. What are the basics of Special Needs Trusts and what is new in the ABLE Act? Learn more about what help is available to develop the best possible
Three Easy Ways to Get Every Customer to Sing Your Praises
Speakers:
Becky Auer & Weston Lyon
Becky Auer & Weston Lyon will show you how to easily get customers
to sing your praises - AND - leverage their voice to create trust
and credibility with prospects looking to hand you money!
Date: May 26, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Place: Sigma’s Conference & Event Center,
1717 Backcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15209
Sponsor: No BS Marketing Meeting
Cost: FREE for First Time Guests; $20 for Returning Guests
RSVP Date: May 22
Registration Web Address:
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Jazz Happy Hour Networking
A casual twice-a month networking event for those interested in
business innovation in Pittsburgh. A jazz, soul and blues
happy hour show plus open-mike interviews with local executives.
Created by Jessica Lee, a successful entrepreneur and musician,
Jessica Lee’s Jazz Happy Hour promotes live music in downtown
Pittsburgh and assists the entrepreneurial networking of the
region with funding and partnering opportunities.
Date: May 27, 2015
Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Place: Rivers Club, 301 Grant Street, Level Four,
One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Host: Jessica Lee
Cost: $5 (hors d’ouevres included)
Jazz Networking events are held on the second and final
Wednesdays of each month. For information on upcoming events,
visit http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=4gu7_&m=K392KwYxreZhGz&b=yzHlWcc3pgzi0fJQI_plUA
To RSVP, call 412-391-5227 or email erin.sustar@ourclub.com
