Business Institute Workshops

Come meet Neal Shipley, CEO of Capital Foundry, and his team for a capital markets discussion. Topics to be discussed include working capital management, non-dilutive capital, and other nontraditional capital options.   If you are a small business owner who has been unable to obtain traditional bank financing this workshop is for you. Cost: Members: […]

This program is designed for new and existing members:   Come learn more about the value of being part of our organized body. There will be an overview of the Chamber and the Chamber Foundation, membership benefits, and the structure of programs offered to help you access business opportunities.   Also there will be an […]

Panelist: Deborah Acklin, President and CEO – WQED Multimedia Rod Doss, Editor and Publisher – New Pittsburgh Courier Lori Melchiorre, Senior Account Executive – COMCAST Spotlight Our panel of newspaper and TV experts will explain the impact and importance of their media outlet, and answer your questions on how you can effectively use newspaper and […]

Guest Speaker: Omar Khawaja Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Highmark Health Join us as we hear from the 2017 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Award winner presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Mr. Khawaja will discuss safeguarding your back office while staying “connected” in the front office and reduce the risks of cyberattacks. […]

Featuring: Donna Baxter Porcher, CEO – Soul Pitt Media Damian Hassan, Digital Strategy Director – The Savvy Group Tah Yogo, President – VIS Project Media   This workshop will consist of a panel of experts that will share insights on the power of digital marketing, and answer your questions on how you can leverage digital […]

This workshop will be led by member, Joel Burstein, President of Keep it Simple Training and Development. He will be presenting the 10 secrets that show business owners how to leverage the World’s Largest Professional Network, followed by a discussion.   Sponsored by: Carlow University

This workshop will be presented to you by our Supporting Member, John Stillwaggon, CPA/President of Stillwaggon & McGill, LLC who will present all phases of accounting necessary for an effective fiscal year-end close. The workshop will include: • Selecting Fiscal Date • Projecting Finances • Year-end Bonuses

This workshop will introduce you to Dollar Bank’s procedures on doing business. Meet their Procurement team to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers to move your business forward in 2018.    THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY! *Immediately following the workshop; Chamber’s Seasonal Celebration* Please plan to attend!

Guest Speaker: Kate Murphy, Research Manager Campos Research Strategy   The increasing influence of technology, millennials and digital initiatives in the marketplace are converging and driving demands on B2C and B2B marketers!   Hear about… The most critical trends for the upcoming year   and get engaged in… A discussion of how the trends in […]

This program is designed for new and existing members: Come learn what makes our organized body unique and the role you play as a chamber member. There will be an overview of the Chamber and the Chamber Foundation, membership benefits, and the structure of programs offered to help you access business opportunities. You will also […]

Panelist: Joan Ellenbogen, Managing Partner of CrawfordEllenbogen Victor Dozzi, Partner and COO of CrawfordEllenbogen John Stillwaggon, President of Stillwaggon & McGill   This panel of experts will discuss what the changes in the tax laws will mean for you and your firm.   Cost: Members: $10.00     Non-Members: $20.00 (Includes Box Lunch)    You must RSVP […]

This Chamber workshop will introduce you to the City of Pittsburgh’s interactive bid solicitation site – “BEACON.” This is a hands-on workshop that will allow you to register your company directly with the City of Pittsburgh to receive notifications of upcoming bid opportunities with the City and its affiliate authorities. Members from the City of […]