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August, 2013

August 06, 2013 By: admin Category: Consumer Education

Get Ready…Get Set…It’s Starting….SOON!!!
Thursday, August 1, 201….the start of our famous BAG SALE

Friendly reminder…our famous semi-annual BAG SALE starts Thursday,August 1st, during regular hours and continues through August 24th. All the clothes you can stuff in a brown grocery bag (which Giant Eagle donates!) for $20!
Woman take off work to be there -
that’s how phenomenal the bargains are!!

DON’T MISS IT!!
STORE HOURS: T 11-6 W 11-6 TH 11-8 F 11-4 SA 11-4
8035 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412-364-3256

Please join us this month. This is an informal networking event, open to any
business woman who would like to increase her business contacts or clients
in the Pittsburgh area. Please bring 10-20 of your business cards, cash for
your lunch check plus your $5 non-member meeting fee and be prepared
to do a 60 second commercial about your business. We look forward to seeing you there!

WSBA Network Lunch - Butler, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 1:00 PM
Serventi’s Restaurant and Lounge, 438 S Chestnut St, Butler, PA 16001

WSBA Network Lunch - Robinson/Airport, Friday, August 9, 2013, 1:00 PM
Bravo,211 Summit Park Drive , Pittsburgh, PA 15275

WSBA Network Lunch - Beaver County, Monday, August 12, 2013, 1:00 PM
J.W. Halls, 2284 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA, 15001

Network Lunch - East End, Thursday, August 13, 2013, 1:00 PM
Park Bruges, 5801 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA15206

WSBA Network Lunch - Shaler/Gibsonia, Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 11:30
Lins Garden, 5560 William Flynn Hiway, Route 910, Gibsonia, PA 15044

WSBA Network Lunch - Washington, Thursday, August 15, 2013, 1:00 PM
Angelo’s restaurant, 2109 Fanklin Drive, Washington, PA 15301

WSBA Network Lunch - Monroeville, Friday, August 16, 2013, 1:00 PM
Gia Visto, 4366 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville, PA 15146

WSBA Network Lunch - South Hills, Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 1:00 PM
Getaway Cafe, 3049 Sussex Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

WSBA Network Breakfast - Beaver, Thursday, August 22, 2013, 7:00 AM
Café Kolache, 402 3rd Street, Beaver, PA 15009

WSBA Network Lunch - Westmoreland, Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:00
The Boulevard Restaurant, 900 Towne Square Dr, Greensburg, PA

WSBA Network Lunch - North Hills, Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 1:00 PM
Atria’s 12980 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090

WSBA After Work Network, Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 5:15 PM
Allegheny Wine Mixer Inc, 5326 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

August 9, 2013
BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON
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, August 9, 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.”

Guest Speaker
Stephanie Miller,Project Manager, Economic Development South (EDS)

Stephanie will update us as to the current projects, activities and events of Economic Development South (EDS). EDS is a non-profit community and economic development corporation governed by a Board of Directors comprised of leading local civic and business leaders from the Brentwood, Baldwin, Whitehall, Carrick, Overbrook, and Mt. Oliver communities of Allegheny County.

Plan to spend some time networking with other luncheon attendees.
Next Women’s Luncheon is September 13th.

Lunch for Chamber Members - $20 - Bring a friend!
Lunch for Non-Members - $25
Display Table $10
Please make a reservation by contacting
Mary Dilla at: 412-884-1233 /
secretary@bbwchamber.com

Small Business Basics Workshop
08/10/2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Place: Chatham University

The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) and SCORE® Pittsburgh partner to present a “Small Business Basics” workshop to women interested in starting their own business or expanding their current business. Industry experts will discuss business planning, financing, bookkeeping, marketing, and legal issues pertaining to small business. The workshop is informal, and questions from the participants are solicited and encouraged throughout to help each participant receive the knowledge they need. A continental breakfast will be available at 8:00 a.m. and parking is free. www.chatham.edu/cwe

Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Brown Bag Lunch
12:00 – 1:00pm

Speaker: Judy McNeil, Program Coordinator, Diversity Business Resource Center
Topic: Help is available to build a sustainable business

There is help available for start-ups, minority and women business owners who want to master the key information necessary to build a sustainable business. Join us to learn whatassistance and training is available and what programs and events you can participate in at Diversity Business Resource Center.

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

Thursday, August 15, 2013
Disability Resource Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Speaker: Melissa Kiehl, Arthritis Foundation Volunteer
Topic: You can feel great and keep working.

Join us to learn how the “Walk with Ease” program helps you live better and be more active with arthritis. Melissa will explain the value of exercise to reduce pain and how you can improve your overall health while sharing her experiences and the benefits of getting in shape to improve flexibility, strength and stamina.

Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania
1650 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
FREE
RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

Publicity Academy for Women with Beth Caldwell & Michelle Wright
Saturday, August 17th from 9am to 4pm at
Sigma’s Event and Conference Center

Harnessing The Power of Gratitude in Business & Life
Thursday, August 22nd from 1-3pm at Bravo! Robinson
with Author, Actor and Gratitude Expert Lisa Ryan

Smart Leadership Conference
Thursday, September 26th from 9am to 1pm at the Sheraton Station Square
Guest Speaker Travis Sheetz, VP of Operations from Sheetz Convenience Stores
and a panel of local women leaders.

Learn more and register online at www.PittsburghProfessionalWomen.org

August 16, 2013
Women’s Power Lunch
Friday August 16, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Sausalido Gourmet & Bistro
4621 Liberty Avenue
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
suzannef@zoominternet.net
412-389-3420

Saturday, August 17, 2013
Fun, Fit & Fabulous
Women’s Health Conference
Wyndham Grand | Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA
Registration Begins at 7AM

Our 2013 conference theme is
“Celebrating Health at EVERY age!”

The purpose of the Fun, Fit & Fabulouswomen’s health conference is to
advance healthy lifestyle changes by educating women to make informed
decisions about their health and well-being.

Visit the Official Website for
Full Conference Details & to Register Online

http://www.funfitfabulous.com

Thursday, August 22nd from 1-3pm
Pittsburgh Professional Women Lunch & Workshop with
Special Guest Speaker Author, Actor and Gratitude Expert Lisa Ryan
BRAVO! Robinson, 211 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Members $30 Non Members $45

Lisa Ryan, a nationally recognized gratitude expert will be visiting us from Cleveland for our August lunch and workshop. She is the founder of Grategy.® and the co-founder of The Positive Thinkers Network. She is featured in two movies including The Keeper of the Keys with Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Marci Shimoff of “The Secret” and John Gray of “Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus.” Her second movie, The Gratitude Experiment features Bob Proctor and Dr. John DeMartini from The Secret.
Lisa is the author of two books, The Upside of Down Times: Discovering the Power of Gratitude and With Excellence - co- authored a book with Dr. John DeMartini and Thank You Notes a 30 Days of Gratitude Workbook.
www.PittsburghProfessionalWomen.org

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