Pittsburgh Business Events .

calendar at BusinessCalendar.Org calendar at BusinessCalendar.Org
Fri Sep 8 01:00:05 EDT 2006


September 8 -- 7:30 A.M..- 10:00 A.M.
     The First Step: Mechanics Of Starting A Small Business  - Michael Wholihan
- Veterans Corp, Mervis Hall Rm. 114, University of Pittsburgh; RSVP/Info:
University of Pittsburgh SBDC, 412.648.1542http://www.sbdc.pitt.edu,  Free 

September 9 -- 10:30 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Beacon Toastmasters-the First Step Of Your Journey To Speaking Confidently
And Professionally.  - Beacon Toastmasters, John J. Kane Regional Center,
110 MCINTYRE ROAD  PITTSBURGH, PA 15237; RSVP/Info: Deirdra Gross,
412.414.2242 dem at makkstrategies.com, http://www.toastmasters.org,  Free  :
Beacon Toastmasters meets EVERY Saturday-same time, same place.

September 11 -- 1:00 P.M..- 4:00 P.M.
     September WPEAF Meeting - Business Intelligence, SOA and EA  - Scott Moyer
of Igate Mastech - WPEAF , PPG 5; RSVP/Info: Sandy Turko, 412.490.5561
sturko at igatemastech.com,  Reservations required;   Free 

September 11 -- 6:00 P.M..- 8:30 P.M.
     I Never Thought This Could Happen To Me, Or What To Do When (not If) You
Are Downsize, Outplaced, Re-engineered ...  - Phyllis G. Hartman, SPHR -
IAAP Pittsburgh Chapter, Doubletree Hotel, Downtown; RSVP/Info: Jeanette
Kent, 412.859.6246 jkent at ons.org, http://www.iaappittsburgh.com , 
Reservations suggested by September 6th;  Cancellations required by
September  6th;  Fee:  Mem$20.00  NM$25.00  Fee covers dinner, program is
free  - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with: Check

September 12 -- 10:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Interviewing Strategies for Career Changers  - Geri Puleo of G. A. Puleo &
Associates - STC  WorkQuest - Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the
Society for Technical Communication, Panera Cafe - The Pointe, 250 McHolme
Rd., North Fayette Twp., 15275; RSVP/Info: http://www.stcworkquest.org, 
Free 

September 12 -- 4:00 P.M..- 6:45 P.M.
     A CEOs Perspective On Culture And Leadership  - John Dickson, CEO, Redstone
Highlands - CoREM (Council on Realizing Excellence in Management), Forbes
Road Career & Technology Center, 607 Beatty Road, Monroeville; RSVP/Info:
Brien Palmer, 724.733.5007 brienp at adelphia.net, http://www.corem.org, 
Reservations required;   Free 

September 12 -- 5:30 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     Pgh.NET: Creating Mission Critical .NET Web Services Applications   - Mark
Sundt from Appistry describes and demonstrates some of the tools available
to facilitate the delivery of these applications, including WinFX
(Indigo/WWF), BizTalk and Appistry’s Enterprise Application Fabric.  - The
Pittsburgh Technology Council, Advanticom, DQE Communications, Schneider
Downs, Sprint Nextel and Summa Technologies., Microsoft, 30 Isabella
Street; RSVP/Info: Council Events, 412.918.4229 events at pghtech.org,
http://www.pghtech.org,  Free 

September 12 -- September 13.
     Operational Excellence 101 Lean Manufacturing Seminar  - Kennametal Center
for Operational Excellence Staff - Saint Vincent College Small Business
Development Center and the Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence,
Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA  15650;
RSVP/Info: Saint Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc at stvincent.edu,
http://stvincent.edu/sbdc,  Reservations required by September  8th; 
Cancellations required by September  8th;  Fee:  $449 per person or $399
per person for two or more  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 13 -- 8:00 A.M..- 10:00 A.M.
     The First Step: Mechanics Of Starting A Small Business  - Veterans Corp,
Washington Federal Building, 190 N. Main Street; RSVP/Info: University of
Pittsburgh SBDC, 724.627.9054http://www.sbdc.pitt.edu,  Free 

September 13 -- 9:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Understanding Financial Statements to Improve Cash Flow  - Duquesne
University Chrysler Corporation Small Business Development Center, Duquesne
University Rockwell Hall; RSVP/Info: Duquesne University SBDC, 412.396.6233
duqsbdc at duq.edu, http://www.duq.edu/sbdc,  Fee:  All$45.00 $35.00 for two
or more attendees

September 13 -- 9:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Avian Flu  - Panel from various
Medical/Public Health/Emergency agencies - SMC Business Councils,
Westinghouse Research & Technology Park, 1382 Beulah Road, Building 801,
Churchill; RSVP/Info: Lori Hohn, 412.371.1500 lori at smc.org,
http://www.smc.org,  Reservations required;   Cancellations required by
September  11th;  Fee:  All$35.00(Prepay Req-d, @ the door $35.00)  Payment
with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 13 -- 10:15 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Job interviewing scenarios: Reduce the surprises often found in the
interview process.  - John Gilmore, Career Development Center - Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill, Namm Business Center, 5801 Forbes
Ave. (corner at Forbes & Murray Avenues); RSVP/Info: 412.422.9650
squirrelhill at carnegielibrary.org,
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/squirrelhill/namm/,  Free 

September 13 -- 11:15 A.M..- 1:00 P.M.
     “Up The Ante On Your Networking Skills And Learn The Power Of Speed
Networking”  - Donna Billings and Barbara Schwarck, Professional Certified
Coaches  - Greater Pittsburgh Coaches Association (GPCA), Grand Concourse,
Station Square; RSVP/Info: Roberta, 412.851.4223 grpghcoaches at aol.com,
http://www.greaterpittsburghcoaches.org,  Reservations required by
September  8th;  Cancellations required by September  10th;  Fee: 
Mem$25.00  NM$35.00 (Prepay Req-d, @ the door $35.00 Members and $45
Nonmembers)  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 13 -- 3:30 P.M..- 6:30 P.M.
     Intellectual Property Series: Implementing an IP Strategy   - Take an
in-depth look at the tools needed to implement your IP strategy, including
invention disclosure policies, employment agreements, non-disclosure
agreements, in-licenses, out-licenses and more. - The Pittsburgh Technology
Council, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC., Rivers Club ; RSVP/Info: Council
Events, 412.918.4229 events at pghtech.org, http://www.pghtech.org,  Fee: 
Mem$45.00  NM$75.00  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 13 -- 5:00 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     Planning For Profits: Understanding The Financial Condition Of Your
Business  - Veterans Corp, William and Jefferson College; RSVP/Info:
University of Pittsburgh SBDC, 724.627.9054http://www.sbdc.pitt.edu, 
Reservations required;   Fee:  All$35.00 Payment with: Cash, Check

September 13 -- 5:00 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     The Rooney/Steelers Brand - A Legacy of Integrity  - Arthur J. Rooney II -
American Marketing Association, Heinz Field; RSVP/Info:
http://www.amapittsburgh.org,  Reservations required by September  8th; 
Fee:  Mem$50.00  NM$75.00  - No AT-DOOR payment -

September 13 -- 5:30 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     Quarterly Alumni Get-Together   - STC  WorkQuest - Sponsored by the
Pittsburgh Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication, Pipers Pub,
1828 East Carson St., Southside; RSVP/Info: http://www.stcworkquest.org, 
Free 

September 14 -- 8:00 A.M..- 9:30 A.M.
     British American Business Council Business Briefing Alternative Energy  -
BCCZ, Converteam, EPA, Westinghouse - BABC, BCCZ, Converteam, EPA,
Westinghouse, Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel, 107 6th Street; RSVP/Info: Pat
Fustich, 412.392.4555 pfustich at alleghenyconference.org,
http://www.babc-pittsburgh.org,  (Business Formal Req-d) Reservations
required;   Fee:  All$40.00 - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with: Cash,
Check, Credit Card

September 14 -- 8:30 A.M..
     IS Peer Network: Understanding the ITIL Service Delivery & Support
Framework  - Get expert advice from AlignSync and Voyence as you learn the
five disciplines within the ITIL Service Support framework -- Change
Management, Configuration Management, Release Management, Problem
Management and Incident Management.  - The Pittsburgh Technology Council,
Advanticom, DQE Communications, Schneider Downs, Sprint Nextel and Summa
Technologies., Council Training Room; RSVP/Info: Council Events,
412.918.4229 events at pghtech.org, http://www.pghtech.org,  Reservations
suggested by September 11th;  Fee:  Mem$20.00  NM$35.00  Student w-ID
$15.00  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 14 -- 9:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Human Resources Management Series – Session II  - Saint Vincent College
Small Business Development Center with the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce
and FIrst Commonwealth Bank, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase
Road, Latrobe, PA  15650; RSVP/Info: Saint Vincent College SBDC,
724.537.4572 sbdc at stvincent.edu, http://stvincent.edu/sbdc,  Reservations
suggested by September 12th;  Cancellations required by September  12th; 
Fee:  $40 per person or $35 per person for two or more  Payment with: Cash,
Check, Credit Card

September 14 -- 12:15 P.M..- 1:00 P.M.
     The Emotional Intelligence of Money  - Brenda Smith, peoplesmith LLC -
Carnegie Library Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown;
RSVP/Info: 412.281.7141 business at carnegielibrary.org,
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/downtown,  Free 

September 14 -- 12:15 P.M..- 1:00 P.M.
     The Emotional Intelligence of Money  - Brenda Smith, peoplesmith LLC -
Carnegie Library Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown;
RSVP/Info: 412.281.7141 business at carnegielibrary.org,
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/downtown,  Free 

September 15 -- 8:00 A.M..- 11:30 A.M.
     Sales & Marketing Network: Sales Force Compensation Workshop  - This
interactive workshop, presented by Steve Lippock, President of Harvest
Gold, helps you determine what works best.  - The Pittsburgh Technology
Council, Council Training Room ; RSVP/Info: Council Events, 412.918.4229
events at pghtech.org, http://www.pghtech.org,  Reservations required;   Fee: 
Mem$115.00  NM$165.00  - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with: Cash, Check,
Credit Card

September 16 -- 7:30 A.M..- 10:00 A.M.
     The Second Step: Developing a Business Plan  - Michael Wholihan - Veterans
Corp, Mervis Hall Rm. 104, University of Pittsburgh; RSVP/Info: University
of Pittsburgh SBDC, 412.648.1542http://www.sbdc.pitt.edu,  Reservations
required;   Fee:  All$25.00 Payment with: Cash, Check

September 16 -- 10:30 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Beacon Toastmasters-the First Step Of Your Journey To Speaking Confidently
And Professionally.  - Beacon Toastmasters, John J. Kane Regional Center,
110 MCINTYRE ROAD  PITTSBURGH, PA 15237; RSVP/Info: Deirdra Gross,
412.414.2242 dem at makkstrategies.com, http://www.toastmasters.org,  Free  :
Beacon Toastmasters meets EVERY Saturday-same time, same place.

September 16 -- 12:30 P.M..- 4:30 P.M.
     Linux Users Group General Users Meeting  - Nominations Meeting - Western
Pennsylvania Linux Users Group, Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill Branch, 5801
Forbes Avenue ; RSVP/Info: Greg Simkins, 412.478.2892 gregsim at telerama.com,
http://www.wplug.org, (No Dress Code) Free 

September 16 -- 1:00 P.M..- 5:00 P.M.
     Business Fair  - La Casa Narcisi Winery, La Casa Narcisi Winery, 4578
Gibsonia Rd.; RSVP/Info: Carrie List, 724.444.4744 info at narcisiwinery.com,
http://www.narcisiwinery.com, (No Dress Code) Reservations required by
September  1st;  Cancellations required by September  1st;  Fee:  Booth
Space  - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 18 -- 8:30 A.M..- 4:30 P.M.
     (M)SDS Authoring Course  - ChemADVISOR, Inc., Stone Quarry Crossing, 811
Camp Horne Road, Suite 220, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; RSVP/Info: Connie
Kramarz, 412.847.2000 training at chemadvisor.com,
http://http://www.chemadvisor.com/homepage/Training_Msdsauthoring.aspx, 
Reservations required;   Fee:  All$500/day - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment
with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 18 -- 4:00 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     AITP Hosts An IT Vendor Show  - AITP -  Association of Information
Technology Professionals, Pittsburgh Chapter, Sokols Club, South Side, 2912
East Carson Street; RSVP/Info: Stan Hoffman, 412.351.8411
aitp.pgh at gmail.com, http://www.aitp.pgh.org, (No Dress Code) Free  : Local
Pittsburgh IT Companies will display and speak on their products. See what
is new and hot in information technology. Refreshments will be served. Cash
bar.

September 18 -- 7:00 P.M..- 10:00 P.M.
     The Rhythm House Business Mixer  - Sam Wieder - Go From Stuck to Unstopable
- The Rhythm House Cafe, 3029 Washington Pike Bridgeville Pa 15017;
RSVP/Info: Lauren Collinger, 412.221.5010 lauren at rhythmhousecafe.com,
http://rhythmhousecafe.com,  Reservations suggested by September 18th; 
Fee:  All$5.00

September 18 -- November 27.
     QUALITY ENGINEER CERTIFICATION (CQE)  - Nick Skovran, MS, CQE,
RABQSA-QMS-AA, CSSBB - American Society for Quality (ASQ), Monroeville;
RSVP/Info: ESWP, 412.261.4300 iqps at earthlink.net, http://www.asqpgh.org, 
Reservations required by September  14th;  Cancellations required by
September  14th;  Fee:  All$595.00 - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with:
Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 19 -- 7:30 A.M..- 9:00 A.M.
     Identity Theft: Minimize Your Risk  - Bruce Hammerle-Postal Inspector -
Riverside Center for Innovation, North Shore, 700 River Avenue; RSVP/Info:
Donn Nemchick, 412.461.7172 donn at riversidecenterforinnovation.com,
http://www.riversidecenterforinnovation.com,  Free  : Of special interest
to veterans and their families

September 19 -- 8:30 A.M..- 12:30 P.M.
     Intermediate QuickBooks  - Duquesne University Chrysler Corporation Small
Business Development Center, Duquesne University Rockwell Hall; RSVP/Info:
Duquesne University SBDC, 412.396.6233 duqsbdc at duq.edu,
http://www.duq.edu/sbdc,  Fee:  All$45.00 $35.00 for two or more attendees
from the same company

September 19 -- 9:00 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Eight Strategies for Extraordinary Employee Performance  - Bob Stearns from
Enlightened Leadership - Saint Vincent College Small Business Development
Center, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 
15650; RSVP/Info: Saint Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572
sbdc at stvincent.edu, http://stvincent.edu/sbdc,  Reservations suggested by
September 15th;  Cancellations required by September  15th;  Fee:  $40 per
person or $35 per person for two or more  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit
Card

September 19 -- 1:00 P.M..- 4:00 P.M.
     The R.I.G.H.T. Way to Motivate Your Employees  - Geri Puleo, Principal and
Founder of G. A. Puleo & Associates - Diversity Business Resource Center,
Riverside Center for Innovation, 700 River Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212;
RSVP/Info: Christina Jumba, 412.322.3272http://dbrc.ecenterdirect.com, 
Free  : pre-register

September 19 -- 4:30 P.M..- 6:00 P.M.
     Conemaugh Power Plant Tour  - ASME, Conemaugh Station, 1442 Power Plant Rd,
New Florence, PA 15944; RSVP/Info: Lori Rankin, 412.688.2093
larankin at switch.com, http://sections.asme.org/PGH/,  Reservations suggested
by September 15th;  Free  : Tour is Free, Optional Dinner following Tour is
$20 for Members/Guests and $18 for Students

September 19 -- 6:30 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     Usability Strategy Today and in the Future   - Mike Bates - Society for
Technical Communication (STC), Pittsburgh Technology Council Building, 2000
Technology Drive ; RSVP/Info: Nancy Carpenter, 412.820.2221
carpentn at genco.com,  Reservations required;   Fee:  Mem$12  NM$15  Student
w-ID $10  $10 for unemployed

September 19 -- 7:00 P.M..- 9:00 P.M.
     Become The Speaker And Leader You Want To Be  - Toastmasters offers a
proven way to improve your  communication skills.  - Cranberry Area
Toastmasters, Cranberry Public Library - Community Room, 2525 Rochester
Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066; RSVP/Info: Melissa McGavick,
412.400.3414 Free 

September 19 -- November 28.
     BLACK BELT SIX SIGMA CERTIFICATION*******NEW FOR HEALTHCARE******  - Nick
Skovran, MS, CQE, RABQSA-QMS-AA, CSSBB - American Society for Quality
(ASQ), Cranberry; RSVP/Info: ESWP, 412.261.4300 iqps at earthlink.net,
http://www.asqpgh.org,  Reservations required by September  19th; 
Cancellations required by September  19th;  Fee:  All$595.00 - No AT-DOOR
payment -  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 20 -- 9:30 A.M..- 12:30 P.M.
     The First Step: Business Start-Up Essentials  - The Veterans Corporation,
Duquesne University Rockwell Hall; RSVP/Info: Duquesne University SBDC,
412.396.6233 duqsbdc at duq.edu, http://www.duq.edu/sbdc,  Free 

September 20 -- 10:15 A.M..- 11:00 P.M.
     Saving for your childs college education. Learn about the benefits of TAP
529, the states tax-free savings and investment plan.  - Diane Cangioli,
Pennsylvania Treasury Dept. - Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Squirrel
Hill, Namm Business Center, 5801 Forbes Ave. (corner at Forbes & Murray
Avenues); RSVP/Info: 412.422.9650 squirrelhill at carnegielibrary.org,
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/squirrelhill/namm/,  Free 

September 20 -- 11:45 A.M..- 1:30 P.M.
     Total Compensation-how To View It, Communicate It, Value It  - Steven C.
Price - ISCEBS, The Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street, Pgh,
PA; RSVP/Info: Ingrid Vetere, 412.355.8756 Ingrid.vetere at mercer.com, 
Reservations required by September  14th;  Cancellations required by
September  18th;  Fee:  Mem$30.00  NM$40.00  Payment with: Cash, Check

September 20 -- 12:00 P.M..- 2:00 P.M.
     Renewable Energy Teleconference with local speaker to follow  - Alexander
Karsner, Dept. of Energy - Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. (local
host), Two Gateway Center ; RSVP/Info: Joe Dawley, 412.394.5655
jdawley at bccz.com,  Reservations required;   Free 

September 20 -- 4:00 P.M..- 7:00 P.M.
     Manufacturers’ Networking Group  - Kennametal Center for Operational
Excellence - Saint Vincent College Small Business Development Center and
the Kennametal Center for Operational Excellence, Saint Vincent College or
other specified location, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA  15650;
RSVP/Info: Saint Vincent College SBDC, 724.537.4572 sbdc at stvincent.edu,
http://stvincent.edu/sbdc,  Reservations suggested by September 18th; 
Cancellations required by September  18th;  Fee:  All$25.00 Payment with:
Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 20 -- 5:00 P.M..- 9:00 P.M.
     Positioning Yourself to Get Paid  - Desma Reid Coleman - NAWBO National
Association of Women Business Owners, Rivers Club, Oxford Center;
RSVP/Info: Mary Pam Kilgore, 412.854.4827http://www.nawbopittsburgh.org, 
Reservations suggested by September 15th;  Fee:  Mem$60.00  NM$70.00
(Prepay Req-d, @ the door $75.00)  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 20 -- 6:00 P.M..- 8:30 P.M.
     IMA Pittsburgh Chapter Monthly Meeting  - William  - Institute of
Management Accountants, Engineers Society of Western PA, 337 Fourth Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222; RSVP/Info: Diane Shatoff,  shatoffd at juno.com, 
Reservations required by September  18th;  Cancellations required by
September  18th;  Fee:  All$25.00 Payment with: Cash, Check

September 21 -- 7:30 A.M..- 10:00 A.M.
     “Transformation To A High Performance Culture At The Federal Reserve”     -
Jill Krauza and Vince Kane, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland - Pittsburgh
Human Resource Planning Society (PHRPS), The Rivers Club; RSVP/Info:
Roberta, 412.831.1188 bertr2 at aol.com, http://www.phrps.org,  Reservations
required by September  15th;  Cancellations required by September  18th; 
Fee:  Mem$40.00  NM$70.00  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 21 -- 8:00 A.M..- 4:00 P.M.
     Get Organized, Pittsburgh! Conference  - Keynotes: Jeff Tobe  and David
Goldman - National Association of Professional Organizers, Pittsburgh
Chapter (NAPO-PITT) , Holiday Inn - Greentree, 401 Holiday Dr.  Pittsburgh,
Pa 15220; RSVP/Info:  ergoestheclutter at adelphia.net,
http://www.NAPOPittsburgh.org,  Reservations suggested by September 12th; 
Fee:  Mem$25.00  NM$50.00  $5 discount if registered by Sept 12th  Payment
with: Cash, Check

September 21 -- 8:30 A.M..- 4:30 P.M.
     Canadian Hazard Communication Regulations Course   - ChemADVISOR, Inc.,
Stone Quarry Crossing, 811 Camp Horne Road, Suite 220, Pittsburgh, PA
15237; RSVP/Info: Connie Kramarz, 412.847.2000 training at chemadvisor.com,
http://http://www.chemadvisor.com/homepage/Training_Canhazcom.aspx, 
Reservations required;   Fee:  All$500.00 - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment
with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 21 -- 11:30 A.M..- 1:00 P.M.
     Fixing the Marketing - Sales Disconnect  - Robert J. Schnonsees - Business
Marketing Assocation - Pittsburgh, Rivers Club, One Oxford Center -
Downtown Pittsburgh; RSVP/Info: Dave Borland, 412.781.2099
dcborland at comcast.net,
http://guest.cvent.com/events/Info/Summary.aspx?e=9a4f20b0-c560-4bbe-8193-7c6d94dcf7e9,
 Reservations suggested by September 15th;  Cancellations required by
September  19th;  Fee:  Mem$25.00  NM$40.00  Student w-ID $15.00  Payment
with: Cash, Check

September 21 -- 12:15 P.M..- 1:00 P.M.
     Dont Just Sit There - Do Something!  - Tom Volkar, Small Business Coach,
CoreU - Carnegie Library Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown;
RSVP/Info: 412.281.7141 business at carnegielibrary.org,
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/downtown,  Free 

September 21 -- 5:30 P.M..- 7:00 P.M.
     Fine Art Trunk Show & Business Mixer  - Bill & Pat Jander - Downtown Womens
Club, Renaissance Fine Art Gallery, 428 Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA
15106; RSVP/Info: Judy McQuaide, 412.680.0967 judy.mcquaide2 at verizon.net,
http://www.downtownwomensclub.com,  Reservations required by September 
15th;  Free  : Wine & Cheese Reception. Event open to members, spouses &
guests.

September 21 -- 5:30 P.M..- 11:00 P.M.
     Savor Pittsburgh  - National City - to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community
Food Bank, SouthSide Works; RSVP/Info:
412.460.3663http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org,  (Business Formal Req-d)
Fee:  $125.00 (VIP) or $75.00  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 21 -- 6:00 P.M..- 8:00 P.M.
     BioBlast  - Hear from special guest Nick Kuhn, President and CEO, ALung
Technologies, Inc., and share information on research, startups and
discoveries. - The Pittsburgh Technology Council, LaunchCyte, the
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse and the University of Pittsburgh Office
of Enterprise Development. Underwritten by Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson
Graham LLP., Bridgeside Point, Cellomics Building, 100 Technology Drive;
RSVP/Info: Council Events, 412.918.4229 events at pghtech.org,
http://www.pghtech.org,  Reservations suggested by September 18th;  Free 

September 21 -- 6:00 P.M..- 8:30 P.M.
     MIT Enterprise Forum of Pgh. - MIT Downlink (7 p.m.-Satellite Broadcast)
"Global Entrepreneurship:  Inefficiency as Opportunity in the Developing
World"  - Featured panelists: Alex (Sandy) Pentland (moderator) MIT Media
Lab; Damien Balsan, WAY Systems; Rick Burnes, Charles River Ventures; Iqbal
Quadir, GrameenPhone Cellular Network; Randy Zadra, Institute for
Connectivitiy in the Americas - Seagate Technologies, 1251 Waterfront Place
(across from Heinz History Center; one block off Smallman St. at 13th St.),
Pittsburgh, PA  15222  ; RSVP/Info: Gloria Sarnowski, 412.915.2631
contact at mitforumpgh.com, http://www.mitforumpgh.com,  Reservations
suggested by September 19th;  Cancellations required by September  19th; 
Fee:  All$25.00 - pre-registered/pre-paid Mem$25.00  NM$25.00  Student w-ID
$10.00 (Prepay Req-d, @ the door $30.00 -  (Networking Reception/Buffet 6-7
p.m.)  Payment with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 22 -- 8:30 A.M..- 4:30 P.M.
       U.S. Industrial and Consumer Labeling Course    - ChemADVISOR, Inc.,
Stone Quarry Crossing, 811 Camp Horne Road, Suite 220, Pittsburgh, PA
15237; RSVP/Info: Connie Kramarz, 412.847.2000 training at chemadvisor.com,
http://http://www.chemadvisor.com/homepage/Training_Usiclabeling.aspx, 
Reservations required;   Fee:  All$500.00 - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment
with: Cash, Check, Credit Card

September 23 -- 8:00 A.M..- 5:30 P.M.
     Pittsburgh Perl Workshop  - Many world-class speakers including brian d.
foy and Peter Scott! - Pittsburgh Perl Mongers, CMU University Center;
RSVP/Info: http://pghpw.org, (No Dress Code) Reservations suggested by
September 18th;  Fee:  Mem$40  NM$40  Student w-ID $20  Early-bird
registration discount available.  - No AT-DOOR payment -  Payment with:
Credit Card

September 23 -- 10:30 A.M..- 12:00 P.M.
     Beacon Toastmasters-the First Step Of Your Journey To Speaking Confidently
And Professionally.  - Beacon Toastmasters, John J. Kane Regional Center,
110 MCINTYRE ROAD  PITTSBURGH, PA 15237; RSVP/Info: Deirdra Gross,
412.414.2242 dem at makkstrategies.com, http://www.toastmasters.org,  Free  :
Beacon Toastmasters meets EVERY Saturday-same time, same place.




More information about the Calendar mailing list