Women’s Independent Press

January /February Newsletter

 

January 20 - Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania Disability Resource Breakfast - 8:30 – 9:30 AM - Dr. Ron Gilardi, JD, PhD, Adjunct professor at La Roche College - Topic: The Hostile Work Environment: How to deal with Harassment - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

January 21 – Pittsburgh Women’s Power Lunch - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m - Sonoma Grille, 947 Penn Avenue, Downtown - $28.00 cash at the door - RSVP must be received by end of business Wednesday,  Jan. 19^th - Attention all new ladies: Bring a friend or two with you and be prepared to tell us about your business and how we can help you.  Bring at least 50 cards, brochures or flyers with you. share with the group - RSVP Suzannef@zoominternet.net or Call 724-452-5152 - www.womenspowerlunch.com

 

January 25 ­– The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence and our new Center for Women in Business invite you to connect with dynamic women entrepreneurs – Duquesne Club – Coacktails & Hors d’oeuvres - $30 / person (cash bar) – Register by ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu – 412-624-2271

January 27 – Announcing a new Meetup for Downtown Women’s Club - Pittsburgh! - Please join us for lunch and network with local business women. Resident CPA, Marlene Will will enlighten us on What the Tax Changes mean for you and your business - The Getaway Café - 3049 Sussex Avenue Pittsburgh - 12: 00 PM - www.getawaycafe.com – Call 412 343-1333 for more information - RSVP to this Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/DWCPittsburgh/calendar/15948287/

January 27  - Executive Women’s Council of Greater Pittsburgh – Motivating Generation X & Y - Dr. Jan Ferri-Reed, Best-selling author and keynote speaker -  Sheraton Station Square Hotel - 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - EWC Member: $30, Guest: $40 – please register by email: ewcpgh@aol.com

 

February 11 - Pittsburgh Professional Women Workshop:  Should Your Business Be Certified? - from 1-3pm - The Greentree Radisson - Members $29  Non Members $39 - Professional Men and Women Welcome - Registration includes Lunch and Workshop - Prices increase to $35/$49 on Friday, February 4^th - To Register visit www.PittsburghProfessionalWomen.com

 

 

 

 FYI

 

-          The Diversity Business Resource Center will be holding its first networking event in February.  Details will be available on our website under the Events tab in the near future.  Look for these quarterly opportunities to meet new potential clients, customers and partners.

 

Don’t forget that on the second Wednesday of every month, a representative from the Allegheny County MWDBE Department comes to the DBRC to counsel clients about the Unified Certification Program.  If you are interested in a 1/2 hour time slot between 9 am and 12 pm, please call our office at 412-322-3272.

 

If you have not heard, the Women Owned Small Business contracting program goes into effect 2/4/11, and will be implemented by the US Small Business Administration. 

 

-          February 4 - Planning for National Wear Red Day? -Wear RED on National Wear Red Day, to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women. These funds help women by offering educational programs, advancing women’s understanding about their risk for heart disease and providing tools and motivation to help women reduce their risk to protect their health.

 

-          YMCA Small Business Startup Training Classes

 

           February 15 - 6pm -9pm - CCAC North Shore Student Service Center

        

           February 16 - 11am - 2pm - YWCA 305 Wood Street Pittsburgh

 

This 12 week - 36 hour step-by-step program is designed for women who what to start a microenterprise (small business) and don’t know where to begin. Offered in cooperation with Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), this course helps entrepreneurs hone the skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful business. Microenterprise is defined as a business with five or fewer employees  and less than $35,000  in start-up capital. Offering day and evening classes!

 

Class Schedule:

 

Tuesday Evenings: 6pm - 9pm

February 15, 2011 - May 3, 2011

CCAC North Shore

 

Wednesday Afternoons: 11am - 2pm 

February 16, 2011 - May 4, 2011

YWCA Greater Pittsburgh

 

Cost: $199 (includes program curriculum and materials)
Payment plan available

 

Call for additional info 412. 255. 6749

 

 

-          February 20 - Coming in Hot -A play about women in the military, horror, humor, fear, cultural clashes! with award winning  theatre/film artist Jeanmarie Simpson – 3 pm - Eddy Theatre  -Chatham University sponsored by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom - Chatham University - 412-661-7149

 

-           Pennsylvania Women Work can help you change your life in the new year with “New Choices” 

• Downtown Orientation & First Class • Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Park Building, Third Floor • 355 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, Introduction to Computers Class • Wednesday, February 2, 2011,Park Building,Third Floor • 355 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
• Bethel Park • Wednesday, February 23, 2011, Bethel Park High School, 301 Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102,
• Beaver • Orientation & First Class • February 22, 2011, Community College of Beaver County, Main Campus • 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
• Washington • Thursday, February 24, 2011, Place to be determined

For more information about the free classes offered in the “New Choices” program, contact Lynda Broze at 412.281.9240.

 

SAVE THE DATE

4^th Annual W.I.L.D. Conference at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center on March 25^th, 2011

 

Zonta’s 8th Annual Best of Chefs at Glass Slipper Ball – Sat. March 5th – Four Points Sheraton- Grazing, Sipping, Dancing to Dr. Zoot! Over 30 top chefs compete for awards while showcasing signature hors d’oeuvres and desserts plus libation sampling.  Live Auction with some fabulous trips to Paris, Capri and Africa! Proceeds to benefit education for single moms as well as Girls Hope. For more info contact www. ZontaThreeRiversNorth.com or call 724-935-6100