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September 01, 2011 By: admin Category: Consumer Education, Events

September 7, 2011· 7:30 to 9:30AM · Rivers Club · One Oxford Center
Human Trafficking
The Courage to Speak Up
Greater Pittsburgh Business and
Professional Women’s Association Speaker Series
P.O. Box 4620 · Pittsburgh, PA 15206 ·
(412) 889 - 2401
PITTBPW@hotmail.com
Breakfast $35 Call (412) 889-2401 or email: pittbpw@hotmail.com
Find out what Human Trafficking is, how to recognize the signs in our own community and how to help victims speak up.

September 8 - Washington Women’s Power Lunch–NEW! Double Tree by Hilton - Meadowlands-Pittsburgh 340 Race Track Road - Washington - 1:00–3:00 pm $30.00 Prepayment required at www.womenspowerlunch.com or melanieansell@comcast.net - We invite all the business women from Washington County to join us at this new networking lunch in your area.

September 8- Paul Schwartz wants you to know that Every year, the Three Rivers Advertising Specialty Association (TRASA) hosts a free PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS show for savvy marketing people who are interested in the latest and greatest products in our industry.
This year it’s being held at the new Monroeville Convention Center (free parking!), on Thursday, September 8, from 11 am to 3 pm. And remember — the Holidays are coming soon. Get your shopping done now for your co-workers and clients!
Contact Paul 412-719-1921 or Anna Marie, wip@fastmail.fm for an invitation form

September 8,-Join the Pittsburgh Business Times, J. Verno Studios and our
partners to network with Pittsburgh business professionals at
BizMix, an evening networking event presented by the
Business Times.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are $35 for
Business Times subscribers ($45 for nonsubscribers) and
include hors d’oeuvres and two drinks.
Call 412-208-3845 8am-5pm Monday-Friday or email kkomondor@bizjournals.com for more information.

September 9 - Butler Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - Butler Country Club
310 Country Club Road Butler $30. Prepayment required at www.womwnspowerlunch.com
Suzannef@zoominternet.net - Please pass this along to all the business owners you know in Butler County. This is a beautiful Country Club and we need more women to come and enjoy the food and the networking!

BRENTWOOD BALDWIN WHITEHALL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON

September 9, 2011
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Women’s Networking of the
Brentwood Baldwin Whitehall Chamber of Commerce will meet on
Friday, September 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 business
cards and brochures and present a one-minute “commercial.”
Demetria Pappas, Co-Founder of Mother, May I–MMI, will speak
on modern business etiquette and share some great take-away
on mealtime manners. What your mother taught, but maybe you forgot.
Please make a reservation by contacting secretary,
Mary Dilla at 412-884-1233
or email: secretary@bbwchamber.com
Chamber Members Lunch-$15
Non-Members Lunch-$18

September 13th – November 22nd - Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture - 10-Week Program - Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 PM - Chatham University -Cost: $295 (includes instruction, FastTrac textbook and access to online toolkit ) - Register Online: www.chatham.edu/cwe - Have you always wanted to start your own business? Before you quit your job or invest your life savings, FastTrac NewVenture will help you identify whether or not your business idea has merit. You will write a feasibility plan, examining the market potential of your business from every angle. This step-by-step hands-on program is taught by seasoned entrepreneurs who will help you craft your business idea

September 14 - Brown Bag Lunch - 12:00 – 1:00pm - Speaker: Wendy Maletta, Ahhluminating Marketing Topic: “What’s your FIRST Impression?” Join us for a fun conversation about leaving a positive, memorable impression on the people you meet. Develop your skills for successful introductions, cold calls and emails that get your business noticed. Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

September 15 - Disability Resource Breakfast - 8:30 – 9:30 AM - Speaker:
Lynne Taiclet, DMD, Director of the Center for Patients with Special Needs at The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and Mary Anderson Hartley, Manager, Disability Healthcare Initiative at ACHIEVA - Topic: Why Your Teeth Matter! Good dental care can make a difference in getting and keeping a job. Learn tips for finding the right dentist and practical advice on home care - Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania - 1650 Main Street Pittsburgh – FREE - RSVP: 412.782.5344 x 209 or volunteersofamerica@voapa.org

September 16 - Pittsburgh Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - Wyndham Grand Hotel - 600 Commonwealth Way Downtown Pittsburgh
Quarterly Speaker: Rebecca Harris, Director, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship Chatham University $35. prepayment required at: www.womwnspowerlunch.com, Suzannef@zoominternet.net - This is going to be one of our best and most well attended affairs of the year. Please RSVP today!

2011 NAWBO DAY
“Think GINORMOUS - We have an App for that!”
September 16, 2011
Radisson Pittsburgh Hotel
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and those even thinking
about starting abusiness are all welcome!
If you’re interested in bettering your business or are
looking for information,this event is for you!
Trade Show Tables Available
$250 /table-includes admission for 2 people and
program book ad
PURCHASE TRADE TABLES
Sponsorships are also Available!
Please call 412.854.4827 for details

Pittsburgh Professional Women
 Friday, September 16th, 2011  Meet The Media!
* Have you wondered if you could be an “expert” media source?
 * Do you want to get media coverage for your fundraising  events?
 * Do you have a great story to tell, but not sure how to
   approach a reporter?
 * Has your company or staff achieved something remarkable, but you don’t know how to announce it?

Learn the Answers to These Questions and More at
 Meet The Media!
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Place: The Greentree Raddison, 101 Radisson Drive, Greentree
Sponsor: Pittsburgh Professional Women
 Cost: By Sept. 9: Members-$35; Non-members-$45
         (After 9/9, add $4; Includes breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)
RSVP: In advance (Limited Seating) www.pittsburghprofessionalwomen.com

 

September 17 - 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - Phipps Conservatory — Botany Hall, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh - Registration: Please arrive 15 minutes early to register for the session. Cost: $10 -Credit: Act 48 credits are available. What to expect: At this workshop, participants will: RSVP: Laura Tuel, Vice President of Development, American Forest Foundation; ltuel@forestfoundation.org; or 202-463-2585

Spadafora’s Dine Out for CCN
September 18th
Spadafora’s Bar and Restaurant will generously donate 10% of
all food saleson this date to CCN to assist with their mission to
provide direction to victims
of domestic violence. Stop by on Sunday the 18th from 4-9pm
to enjoy great food and support CCN.
Spadafora’s is located at 3932 William Flynn Highway (Route 8)
For more information,
please contact Stacy de las Alas at 412-364-6728 x15

The 51 Communities Golf Outing will be on Monday September 19th,early bird registration September 2nd.
The 51 Communities Golf Outing is the major fund raiser for the
Chamber,Brentwood Business Owners Association and Economic
Development South
Please contact Bob McKown or Rita Day at 412-885-4868×104,
Mary Halerz at 412-390-7555 or Mary Dilla, 412-884-1233 for
informationregarding sponsorship.
If you don’t golf, plan to attend the dinner. This is a great opportunity
to meet and network with your fellow business owners.
www.bbwchamber.com

September 23 - Westmoreland Women’s Power Lunch - 1:00-3:00 pm - $30. Prepayment required at www.womenspowerlunch.com Location to be determined - Contact: melanieansell@comcast.net
412-848-0165

Save the Date
Please join the Pittsburgh Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
as we kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at our
3rd annual Paws for the Cure® dog walk event.
October 2, 2011
Hartwood Acres Concert Area
Allison Park, PA
Registered participants will receive our NEW specially designed t-shirt.
Shirts will only be available for pick up at the event.
To guarantee availability register by September 15, 2011.
Call 412 342-0500.
Visit our website at www.komenpittsburgh.org for a complete
listing of all upcoming Komen events.
Paws for the Cure® features a one-mile walk or nearly two-mile walk
through the scenic, rolling hills of Hartwood Acres

October 10 - Welcome to Oz – Where Small Business and Sustainability Collide - Allegheny County, The City of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, Chatham University and Building Bridges for Business will host Welcome to Oz – Where Small Business and Sustainability Collide to educate and empower business owners. The third seminar in the SOLD OUT series will be held on October 10 at the Fairmont Hotel. The key note speaker will inspire attendees and 15+ resources will share strategies to be sustainable and grow their business. Details for the October 2011 Welcome to Oz event are located on www.buildingbridgesforbusiness.org. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will give opening remarks. Dr Winslow Sargeant, coming to Pittsburgh specifically for this event, is currently the Chief Advocate for Small Business Research and Regulatory Affairs. President Obama appointed Winslow to this role in 2009.

November 12 - The Unique Boutique, an annual fund raising event for Heritage Valley Health System, is on Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10am to 4pm at the Edgeworth Club, 511 East Drive. We are looking for vendors who are selling adult/children clothing/gifts, home decor or gourment food. If interested, please contact Terri Tunick at territun@comcast.net for additional information.
All of our jewelry vendor spaces have been filled. Please contact me with any questions.

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