Business Calendar 2-20-13

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Business Series
     FEB. 21--The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host their Business Program Series at 12:15 p.m. at the Downtown & Business branch, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. The topic will be “How to File Your Taxes Online Using an IRS e-File Provider. IRS Tax Specialist Diana Smith will answer tax questions and walk individuals through the process. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-281-7141 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Business Skills Development
    FEB. 23—Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship will host its Business Skills Development Workshop from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Chatham University, Woodland Road, Oakland. The topic will be “The Me; The Market; The Money.” The workshop will examine the entrepreneur, identifying key attributes and desires of the individual and then focusing on whether the business can meet those requirements. Registration is required and the cost is $35. For more information, visit www.chatham.edu/cwe.
Nursing Job Fair
    FEB. 25—Community College of Allegheny County Boyce Campus’ Job Placement and Career Services will host a Nursing Job Fair from 1-5 p.m. at CCAC Boyce, Lecture Hall Lobby, 595 Beatty Rd., Monroeville. This event is free and open to current CCAC students and alumni. For more information, call 724-325-6771.
Energy Summit
    FEB. 27—The Marcellus Resource Group and the Pittsburgh Human Resources Association will host the 2013 HR Energy Summit from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/ Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Dr., Cannonsburg. The theme is “Serving the Marcellus and Utica Shales.” The summit is a must for those in the energy industry and all other HR professionals of all levels. Attendees will build new skills and know-how or brush up on key energy specific HR issues and ideas that will increase the impact they have on their organization’s success in this industry. There will be a keynote address by Bill Flanagan. Registration is required and credits are available. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/10RWYeg.
Social Media Workshop
    FEB. 28—The Diversity Business Resource Center at Riverside Center for Innovation will host a Social Media “101” Workshop at 2 p.m. at Riverside Center for Innovation, 700 River Ave., North Shore. Presenter Community Elf will provide an introduction to social media hands on exercises and the benefits to one’s business. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-322-3272 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Members’ Mixer
    FEB. 28—The African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania will host its Members’ Mixer from 5-7 p.m. at Larrimor’s, One PNC Plaza, 249 Fifth Ave., Downtown. This will be a special “Louisiana” themed event featuring gumbo, Cajun food and a Men’s Trunk Show. The special guest will be Judge Joseph K. William III of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Attendees are asked to come with business cards to meet and network with Chamber members. Registration is required. For more information, call 412-392-0610 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Entrepreneurial Thursdays
    FEB. 28—Pittsburgh Gateway Corporation will host Jessica Lee’s Entrepreneurial Thursdays Jazz and Blues Networking from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Little E’s, 949 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. Every Thursday jazz and R&B vocalist Jessica Lee, along with some of Pittsburgh’s finest musical artists, will host an evening of good music and professional networking. Each week will have a different theme; this week’s will be “Hip, Urban Living.” The cost is $5 and the attire is business casual. For more information, visit www.jessicaleesong.com.
    (To have information on Business Calendar, send information at least two weeks in advance to: 315 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219; Fax: 412-481-1360 or e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .)