Single Steps Strategies

Concept to Launch
2017-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chatham University – Eastside Campus, 6585 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
AUGUST 16, 2017 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, EASTSIDE CAMPUS, 6585 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
Cost: $95, Partial Need-Based Scholarships (50%) of the cost are available, supported by Bridgeway Capital.

“Concept to Launch” is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for women in the early stages of starting a business, with classes focusing on:
· developing the business concept,
· industry and market research,
· identifying target customers,
· pricing and marketing strategies,
· startup financials,
· legal business entities and,
· pitching your business.
Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm on Aug 16, 23, and 30 and continues Sep 6, 13, and 20. Partial, need-based scholarships covering up to half of the cost of the program are available through the generosity of Bridgeway Capital. Apply here for a scholarship.

POSH Women Networking Event: A Man is Not a Plan
2017-08-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Houlihans – Galleria, 1500 Washington Road - Space 1210, Pittsburgh , PA, 15228, United States
Join POSH Women for our August Luncheon featuring Mary Grace Musuneggi.
In her role as a financial planner, Mary Grace meets women of all ages who rely on a man as a financial plan with disastrous results. But you won’t find detailed instructions about how to make a budget here because this talk is about more than money.This talk is about finding the courage to be CEO of your own life, whether a man is in it or not.
The story of Mary Grace’s journey to become the first female agent in an insurance firm, to that firm’s first female financial planner, to Chairman and CEO of her own successful financial firm is filled with anecdotes, humor, and practical advice. Women at all stages in their professional and personal lives will be inspired to examine their own dreams and goals and get on the path of achieving them one step at a time.
Registration is required. Sign up early to reserve your spot! If you have registered and find that you cannot attend, please cancel no later than Monday, August 14th.
Bring 30-40 business cards, your fantastic commercial and a friend!

Igniting Your Job Search
2017-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | The Center for Women, 1620 Murray Aveune, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
August 16th, 2017
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Center for Women, 1620 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Join The Center for Women for an overview of what employers are looking for when screening resumes and how to best target information to each employer. This workshop will also explore effective practices for career planning, job search skills, and interviewing. When registering, submit your topics and questions which will be addressed during Q&A.
Contact workshops@cfwpgh.org or 412-421-4400 to register.

Build Your Business Workshop
2017-08-12 09:30 - 2017-09-11 12:30 | Chatham University – Eastside Campus, 6585 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2017
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
CHATHAM UNIVERSITY, EASTSIDE CAMPUS, 6585 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
$10 Required Registration, Chatham faculty, staff, and students can register via my.Chatham
Chatham’s Women Business Center has partnered with SCORE Pittsburgh to bring you a workshop which about ways to Build Your Business. This workshop is designed for those looking to start or expand their business and who have a strong entrepreneurial spirit be they just starting out or looking to grow. Topics including marketing, business planning, sales, legal issues, financing and other business lessons. Your ticket includes these learning opportunities and a continental breakfast.
Question or concerns? Please contact Anne:
Anne Flynn Schlicht
412-365-1153
aschlicht@chatham.edu

Open House at the Entrepreneurship Hub
2017-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Chatham University – Eastside Campus, 6585 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
August 7, 2017
5:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Chatham Eastside, 2nd Floor, 6585 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206

Come network with participants, members, facilitators, and staff and learn more about the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship, Chatham’s Women’s Business Center, and our programs and events for women entrepreneurs. This event will take place in our new Entrepreneurship Café and prototyping space!
Register online here!
Questions or Concerns please contact Patricia Decker ad pdecker@chatham.edu or at 412-365-2779.

SBDC Program: The Second Step - Developing a Business Plan
2017-07-28 07:30 - 10:30 | Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
When: Friday, July 28, 2017
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh

Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business.
The $25 registration fee includes participation in both workshops and all materials. Fee is due prior to or on the day of the First Step program. (Fee is waived for University of Pittsburgh students, staff , faculty and all veterans)
Register by calling 412-648-1542 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu

Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series - 412 Food Rescue
2017-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Chatham University – Eastside Campus, 6585 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
October 13, 2017
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Chatham University Eastside Campus, 6585 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

We waste 40% of all the food we produce. On the other side of this waste are tremendous impacts on our environment and on hunger. 412 Food Rescue’s mission is to prevent perfectly viable food from entering the waste stream by rescuing surplus food and redirecting to nonprofits that serve those who are food insecure. The talk will focus on how innovation and courage to tackle one of the most difficult problems are moving the needle impacting hunger in our region.
Registration for this event is $25 for general admission and $12 for non-Chatham students or Veterans with valid ID. Register online here.
Event contact: Patricia Decker at pdecker@chatham.edu or 412-365-2779.

How to Work a Room
2017-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Career Development Center, 5723 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Thursday July 20th, 2017
From 1:00 to 3:00 pm in Conference Room C of the Career Development Center
This FREE workshop will be presented by Robin Farabee-Siers
Join the Career Development Center as they teach you how to navigate networking events and practice business savvy networking and socializing through role play exercises and techniques. This engaging session will help prepare you to make an impact at these types of networking or business-minded events and maximize your potential exposure to valuable networking contacts.

Interviewing Strategies
2017-07-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Career Development Center, 5723 Bartlett Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Tuesday July 18th, 2017
From 9:30am to 12:00pm in Conference room A/B of the Career Development Center.
There is a $20 fee for this event, unless you are a pre-qualifying client or a CDC member.
Join the Career Development Center to learn interviewing techniques, strategies to negotiate offers, and how to transition into a new position. This event will be presented by Erin Barr and there will be checklists and and tips provided as well.

Job Help with PA CareerLink
2017-07-17 08:30 - 2017-07-21 16:30 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Monday, July 17th, 2017
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown/Business branch
This event runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in one-on-one appointment style and you can either drop in at your convenience to meet with someone or schedule an appointment at 412-281-7141.
Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown as they partner with PA CareerLink services to host an all day event full of professional development education. Interview prep, resume writing and editing assistance, career counseling, and career services for disabled and veterans are some of the services available during your appointment.

SBDC Program: The First Step - Mechanics of Starting a New Business
2017-07-14 07:30 - 10:30 | Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
When: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 AM
Where: Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh

Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.
The $25 registration fee includes participation in both workshops and all materials, but, you must be registered and paid before the day of The First Step workshop. (Fee is waived for University of Pittsburgh students, staff , faculty and all veterans)
Register by calling 412-648-1542 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu

The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan
2017-06-23 07:30 - 10:30 | Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
June 23, 2017
7:30 am to 10:30 am
Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business.
The $25 registration fee includes participation in both workshops and all materials. Fee is due prior to or on the day of the First Step program. (Fee is waived for University of Pittsburgh students, staff , faculty and all veterans)
Register by calling 412-648-1542 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu

Sibling Grief: A Child's Perspective
2017-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South, 164 Fort Couch Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241, United States
Thursday June 15th, 2017
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South
164 Fort Couch Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Many of us have come together as bereaved parents to share the loss of our child. However, many of us also struggle with raising our families in the shadow of that loss. In 2016, The Still Remembered Project established a partnership with the Highmark Caring Place, since our nonprofit is peer based. This group of experts has stepped up to assist us beyond our current capabilities. Ms. Sheena Shannon, from the Caring Place will be the guest presenter and has served as the volunteer services coordinator and child grief specialist at the Caring Place since 1998.
The presentation is targeted for parents to better understand how children process the loss of a sibling. There will be helpful tips for talking to your child/children about their sibling and ways to remember them in your family. Plenty of time will be saved for questions.
Registration is $5. Please register online here.

Bizwomen Connect - Coterie
2017-06-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The Frick Building, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Thursday June 15th, 2017
5:30 to 7:30 pm
The Frick Building, 437 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Join Pittsburgh Bizwomen in this networking event at the newly launched Coterie Pittsburgh, a female focused collaborative work space. Coterie exudes elegance and sophistication in is prime location of the Penthouse level of Pittsburgh’s downtown Frick Building.
Bring plenty of business cards and come ready to network and make new connections with other great Pittsburgh business women. The registration for this event is $35 and includes a list of attendees, two drink tickets and hors d’oeuvres.
Business attire is suggested for this event and registration is open now online here.

Emotional Balancing and Essential Oils Book Signing
2017-06-14 18:00 - 2017-07-06 20:00 | The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, 1635 McFarland Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
DATE AND TIME :

Thu, July 6, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

LOCATION :
The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh

1635 McFarland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Come enjoy a workshop on emotional balancing led by Carole Kunkle-Miller Ph.D and Wendy Weaver-Graham Ph.D., local licensed psychologists and essential oil experts. They will be available to sign copies of their new book Emotional Balancing and Essential Oils afterward. Food and drinks, infused with essential oils, will be provided. ALSO there will be a raffle for great gift baskets; the raffle funds will go to the Wesley Kunkle Memorial Fund for Prevention of Opioid Addiction.
RSVP by July 1st by clicking here!

Women and Business Event
2017-06-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Bloomfield/Shadyside, 5335 Baum Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
Pittsburgh Magazine’s Women and Business Event will take place:
Wednesday July 12th, 2017
From 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Hyatt House Pittsburgh/Shadyside/Bloomfield
Event Schedule:

5:30 p.m. – Registration begins
5:45 p.m. – Welcome & honoree recognition
6:00 – Keynote Speaker – Karin Mayr; founder/CEO of Sabika Jewelry
6:30 – 8 p.m. – Networking reception with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres

The suggested donation of $20 collected at the door will be donated to the Women’s Center & Shelter. Registration is still needed, to register and for more info click here.

You're Worth It: How to Negotiate Your Salary and Benefits
2017-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | The Center for Women, 1620 Murray Aveune, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
WHEN: June 28, 2017 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

WHERE: The Center for Women, 1620 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Learn how to negotiate your way to a better benefits package and even pay as well as gain understanding of what some of the deal makers and breakers in a salary negation can be at this workshop hosted by The Center for Women. Julie Menge, HR Generalist, treehouse, will be there to talk you through questions and help you learn how to ask for more.
Scholarships are available for this event, but there is a suggested donation of $10. Registration is required for all programs.Please register at least 48 hours in advance of program date; last-minute registrations will be accepted based on availability. Contact workshops@cfwpgh.org or 412-421-4400 to register. Registered participants will be contacted by email in the event of a program cancellation.

Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series: Carving out a Brand in the Food Industry
2017-06-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Chatham University, Shadyside Campus, 5700 Chapel Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States
June 9, 2017
8:00-9:00am
Chatham University Shadyside Campus
Join Chatham CWE for a breakfast panel featuring women business owners who have built brands in the food industry as they share their experiences and tips for business owners looking to make a name for themselves.
$25 registration is required and includes breakfast. The non-Chatham Student and Veteran’s Rate is $12 with valid ID. Click here to register.
Questions and Concerns please contact:
Patricia Decker
412-365-2779
pdecker@chatham.edu

The First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
2017-06-09 07:30 - 10:30 | Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 15260, United States
June 9th, 2017
7:30 am to 10:30 am
Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.
The $25 registration fee includes participation in both workshops and all materials. Fee is due prior to or on the day of the First Step program. (Fee is waived for University of Pittsburgh students, staff , faculty and all veterans)
Register by calling 412-648-1542 or email iee@innovation.pitt.edu

Avoiding ID Theft Webinar
2017-06-07 12:30 - 13:00 | PA
Are you doing everything you can to prevent identity theft?

Do you know what you steps you can take to protect yourself from identity theft? Or what to do if your identity is stolen? If your answer is no, join us for this free webinar. Presenter Christopher S. Musuneggi, President of The Musuneggi Financial Group, will share strategies for protecting yourself from fraud and cover:

What does identity theft really mean?
What are common scams and how do I avoid them?
What should I do if I’m the victim of fraud?

Wednesday, June 7th
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Free for you and a guest. Webinar access provided after you register here.

No cost or obligation associated with this event. Securities & Investment Advisory Services offered through H. Beck, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. H.Beck, Inc. and The Musuneggi Financial Group, LLC are not affiliated.

Self Defense Basics for Women
2017-06-01 - 2017-07-31 | PA
Pittsburgh Combat Club is offering 3 free self defense classes for women in June and July.

Start Your Training Now!!
3-Free Classes
Tired of the same old martial arts training? Tired of breaking boards? Ever practice in normal clothes or outside in the elements? Try us on for size.

SEE HOW WE OFFER MORE; SEE HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT.
Claim your 3-FREE CLASSES and see if you like what we do and how we do it.

Dynamic Networking for Small Business (DyNet) Pittsburgh Contracting Event
2017-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Cohon University Center, 5032 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Thursday, May 25, 2017
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
COHON UNIVERSITY CENTER, 5032 FORBES AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213

If you’re a small business owner interested in increasing profits through contracting, then join the SBA Pittsburgh District Office at Pittsburgh’s inaugural DyNet Day at Carnegie Mellon University. DyNet (Dynamic Networking for Small Business) is a FREE event, featuring a multitude of contracting-related classes, speakers AND the opportunity to meet agency officials and prime contractors.
Regisrtation for this event is free but required. To register click HERE.
Questions and Concerns pelase contact:
Anne Flynn Schlicht at 412-365-1153 or aschlicht@chatham.edu

Tough Conversations- Slowing in Aging, Life Transitions, & Taking Car Keys
2017-05-24 18:00 - 19:30 | IKOR of Western PA, 1001 Ardmore Blvd, Suite 102, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States
When navigating aging-related issues for yourself, a family member or in your job as a legal, medical, or financial professional there is often a point that you can find yourself awkwardly operating in unknown areas.
IKOR of Western Pennsylvania is offering an ongoing series of workshops around how to best support aging-related concerns around Life Management addressing Medical, Psychosocial, Environmental, Financial and routine living concerns. This series of workshops are provided to help Seniors, Family Caregivers, and the professionals who support them to feel empowered in the areas which they might otherwise struggle.

Tough Conversations- Slowing in Aging, Life Transitions, & Taking Car Keys
Presented by Patricia Hanson MS, AGLP, CLCP, Managing Director IKOR of Western Pennsylvania Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6-7:30 p.m.

IKOR of Western Pennsylvania
1001 Ardmore Boulevard
Suite 102
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221
Seating is limited. Please register at IKOR Supporting Seniors to reserve your seat at any of these events.

Acupressure, Stress Relief & Essential Oils
2017-05-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller & Associates, 1720 Washington Rd, Ste 208, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241, United States
Join Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller & Associates for a class on how to use your body’s natural pressure points to relieve stress and tension. This workshop, led by Wendy Weaver-Graham Ph.D, will focus on using essential oils to add aromatherapy to your body’s natural healing.

American Hearth Association: Go Red for Women Luncheon 2017
2017-05-19 10:30 - 13:30 | PA
Friday, May 19th, 2017 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
At the Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
This luncheon focuses on three approaches to preventing and coping with the leading cause of death for women in the US – Heart Disease – through spreading awareness, creating passion and a call-to-action, and generating funds to dedicate medical research and education.
This event is open to all who want to attend and registration information can be found online here.

Gentle Restorative Yoga
2017-05-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller & Associates, 1720 Washington Rd, Ste 208, Pittsburgh, PA, 15241, United States
Join Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller & Associates for a relaxing restorative yoga session taught by Julanne Bibro-Ruch LCSW. They will be using essential oils to help align the mind and body!
This class is $20 per person. Please prepay by calling 412-854-4887 or pay via paypal.
To send via paypal visit www.paypal.com. Choose sending money to a friend and send to drwellnesscoach@gmail.com.
Please note, if you have never been with Dr. Carole Kunkle-Miller & Associates before they are located in Norman Center, which is the same shopping plaza as Chipotle and Fedex by South Hills Village Mall. They are located up the stairs in suite 207.

Building an Emergency Fund Webinars
2017-05-16 | PA
We all know that medical emergencies can be devastating to families. But financial emergencies, such as not having enough savings to retire, can be devastating as well. How prepared are you?
The Musuneggi Financial Group invites you and a guest to an educational webinar that will help you be ready for some of life’s biggest medical and financial challenges. This educational webinar will focus on:
PREPARATION – You’ll receive free tools and strategies to help organize your medical and financial records…so your family can access them in case of emergency.
PREVENTION – You’ll learn ways to help prevent certain financial emergencies from happening in the first place!

TWO CONVENIENT SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!
Session 1: May 16, 12:30 – 1:00 PM
Session 2: May 16, 6:30 – 7:00 PM

No cost or obligation to attend. Webinar access information is provided after you register here.

No cost or obligation associated with this event. Securities & Investment Advisory Services offered through H. Beck, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC. H.Beck, Inc. and The Musuneggi Financial Group, LLC are not affiliated.

Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2017
2017-05-13 | Stage AE, 400 N Shore Dr,, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Saturday, May 13, 2017
At Stage AE, North Shore
This year marks the 15 year anniversary for Pittsburgh Walks. Last years walk raised over $444,000 to benefit 72 different health and human services organizations.
Registration will open on February 1st, 2017.
More information can be found here.

CWE Breakfast Series: A Man is Not a Plan
2017-05-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Chatham Univeristy
Chatham University Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship’s monthly Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series features prominent regional women business leaders speaking on a variety of progressive business topics. Casual networking and a continental breakfast precede engaging and interactive presentations on topics essential for women in business such as innovative entrepreneurship, strategic business growth, unique marketing strategies, and logistical business planning.
Friday, May 12 Featured Speaker: Mary Grace Musuneggi
A MAN IS NOT A PLAN: LIFE STRATEGIES FOR INDEPENDENT WOMEN
More than half of all single Americans are women. With this in mind, it is amazing that any woman would leave her future in the hands of another human being. Mary Grace Musuneggi’s personal and professional experience have made her an expert on the importance of financial independence, but you won’t find detailed instructions about how to make a budget here because this talk is about more than money. It is about finding the courage to be CEO of your own life, whether a man is in it or not.

Resumes that WOW!
2017-05-10 18:00 - 19:30 | The Musuneggi Financial Group, 4600 J Barry Court, Ste. 410, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Could you be switching jobs–or even careers –in the next few years?
Then this is the workshop for you.
Today’s workforce is more competitive than ever, and you must have an “Awesome Resume” to get where you want to be. This workshop will focus on turning your “HO-HUM” ineffective document into a “WOW” that will:

Differentiate you from other candidates
Quickly highlight your skills
Get the attention of potential employers
Position you for interviews
Make those interviews go better

The awesome/wow resume is achievement-based, telling what you’ve accomplished, what impact your work had for your organization, and how what you initiated was used going forward.
Learn the fundamentals that could be career changing.
Cost
Free for you and a guest
Registration
Space is limited. Please register here by Wednesday, May 3
Questions?
ChrissyG@mfgplanners.com
412-341-2888 ext. 312
