Insurance symposium SEPT. 4—The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health and others will host “Employers Taking the Lead, Producing Results and Changing the Future” Health Care Symposium from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, 112 Washington Place, Uptown. Industry leaders will explain how inventive solutions are working for others and provide opportunities to network and exchange ideas to change the future of companies. Reservations are requested. The cost is $99 for PBGH members and $195 for non-members. For more information, call Christine Whipple at 724-251-0230 or e-mail pbghcw@aol.com.
Business series SEPT. 4—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Downtown and Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St. The topic is “Thinking About Retirement in a Volatile Market.” The presenter will be Deborah F. Graver of Fragrasso Financial Advisors. The session will teach you how to structure a plan for retirement security. She will cover information about inflation, how to prevent erosion of assets and taxation and estate planning. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141. Professional networking SEPT. 4—Jessica Lee will host “Entrepreneurial Thursdays” from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Firewater’s North Shore Saloon, 120 Federal St., North Shore. The theme is “Young Entrepreneurs.” This is a professional networking event with live jazz/R&B music. There is a $10 cover charge with a full bar and dinner selections. Business casual is the attire. No jeans or tennis shoes. For more information, call Sandy Marshall at 412-802-6780 or visit www.jessicaleesong.com.
Networking luncheon SEPT. 9—The Comfort Inn & Conference Center will host “Comfort Zone Networking Lunch” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at 699 Rodi Rd., Penn Hills. This is a networking opportunity with lunch. The cost is $10. For more information, call Sharon Pranis at 412-349-1622.
Business series SEPT. 11—The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Downtown and Business Branch, 612 Smithfield St. The topic is “Estate Planning: How to Preserve What You Have.” The presenter will be attorney Robert Xides. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141.
Financial seminar SEPT. 11—The Financial Planning Association will host “Accumulate It and Keep It!” from 12:30-5 p.m. at The Regional Learning Alliance, 859 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township. Learn about alternative investments, annuities, financial screw-ups and after tax results. Registration is required. For more information, call Ann McKenna at 412-653-1054.
