Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series
DEC. 9—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship’s will host its breakfast meeting 8-9:30 a.m. in Braun Hall, Woodland Rd. in Shadyside. Utilizing the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank as a case study, Lisa Scales will discuss the adjustments in organizational culture, talent, and operations that are required for transformational growth in an organization. For more information, call 412-365-1253.
Business Showcase
DEC. 13—The Oakland Business Improvement District will host a celebration of the regions food and drink purveyors from 5 to 8 p.m., at Soldiers and Sailors Museum, 4141 Fifth Ave. Attending businesses include Full Pint Brewery, Red Oak Café, Sushi Fuku, Wigle Whiskey and more. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at onlyinoakland.org.
Business Showcase
DEC. 13—The Oakland Business Improvement District will host a celebration of the regions food and drink purveyors from 5 to 8 p.m., at Soldiers and Sailors Museum, 4141 Fifth Ave. Attending businesses include Full Pint Brewery, Red Oak Café, Sushi Fuku, Wigle Whiskey and more. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at onlyinoakland.org.
Year End Celebration
DEC. 14—The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council will host its 2106 Year End Celebration, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Station Square. Review 2016 successes, get an overview of 2017 programming, and network with corporate decision makers and fellow MBEs. Wilson Group President and CEO Derrick Wilson will give the keynote address. The event includes dinner and a cash bar. Tickets are $50. To register, call 412-391-4423 or visit EMSDC.org.
SBA Women-Owned Business Registration
DEC. 21—The Pittsburgh District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration will host its monthly hands-on workshop for 8(a) HUBZone and Women-owned certification programs, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its Pittsburgh offices, 411 Seventh Avenue Suite 1450. Attendees can review the requirements and application process with the staff specialists. The workshop is free, but registration is required. For more information, call 412-395-6560.
Early Registration
DEC. 31—Deadline for early registration for INPEX, the region’s largest invention showcase, JUNE 13-15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Those registering by the deadline will be eligible to win up to three free nights at the Drury Hotel adjacent to the convention center during the expo. For more information, contact Rachel Rushlander at rrushlander@inpex.com or call 888-544-6739 ext. 4124
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