September Business Calendar
Programs are held at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield Street, Downtown on Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. They are free and open to the public.
Thursday, September 2 No Program. Enjoy the Holiday Weekend!
Thursday, September 9 Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Using Social Media
Shawn Agyman, Director ofMarketing
SponsorChange.org
Even if startups follow the lean philosophy of keeping their “burn rate” low, they still have to find a way to attract and retain customers. With the effective use of social media, they can leverage media attention, engage customers and market services. Mr. Agyman will use his company, SponsorChange.org, as an example of how this low-cost marketing strategy can benefit entrepreneurs in many types of businesses.
Thursday, September 16 Leveraging Online Social Media to Avoid Burnout in Volunteer Organizations
Geri Puleo, President/CEO
Change Management Solutions, Inc.
Volunteer leaders face numerous challenges that can lead to burnout. This workshop identifies the
unique challenges of volunteer leadership and provides concrete channels, strategies and tools to
harness social media technology (including Social Media 2.0) that will engage members, reduce burnout, and build a vibrant online community.
Thursday, September 23 Common Mistakes in Estate Planning and How to Avoid Them
Theodore T. Blair, Attorney-at-Law
T. T. Blair & Associates
When you want to have your assets transferred to your heirs according to your wishes, finding out what
you need to do ahead of time is crucial. Mr. Blair, an experienced estate attorney, will bring us up to date
on recent legal changes and explain how to avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes that many people make in drafting their wills and estate plans.
Thursday, September 30 The Great Squeeze: Surviving the Human Project
(DVD – 60 minutes)
This award-winning documentary explores the current ecological and economic cris stemming from our dependence on cheap and abundant energy. A journey through history shows how past civilizations made the same mistakes – growing too fast, depleting their natural resources and ultimately collapsing. It’s urgent that we make significant lifestyle changes if we are to save ourselves from a similar fate.
