AACCWP

Strategic Planning Workshop
2017-01-12 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Guest Speaker:
Raymond L. Vargo, Director of Small Business Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
Join us and learn about the vital components that should be included in a strategic plan, what to include when applying for funding, tips for marketing, and how to use your plan to make decisions in your business.

Strategic Planning helps you achieve your organizational goals faster.

Members' Mixer
2017-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Citizens Bank, 525 William Penn Place, 27th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Our Corporate Sponsor Scott Brown will
host our first Members’ Mixer of the year.

Come armed with business cards to meet &
network with your fellow Chamber members.

Hosted by: Citizens Bank

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-01-20 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald, County Executive

Start the year learning about the health of our county and the County Executive’s vision and plans for 2017.

Members' Orientation
2017-01-26 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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 overview on how to toggle through our website, and learn how to update your listing in the website.

Networking Mixer
2017-02-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, 11 Stanwix Street, 17th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as we are hosted by our Associate Member the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and its membership for an evening of networking.

Come armed with business cards to meet & network with your fellow Chamber members.

Toss Out the Rulebook! Top Consumer Trends for 2017
2017-02-15 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Presenter:
Alice Greene, Vice President, Research Services Campos Research Strategy
Alice will present the top 10 trends that will impact the way we need to motivate and manage today’s consumer. You will hear:

An overview of the genesis of each of the trends
How trends will affect the marketplace
Insights to spark ideas on how brands and businesses can respond

You don’t want to miss this!
(Box Lunch is included)

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-02-17 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Anthony Hamlet, Superintendent Pittsburgh Public Schools

Join us as we welcome the new Superintendent for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and hear his plans for the school district.

*Freedman’s Bank exhibit will be on display*
Plan to arrive early to view the Freedman’s Bank Exhibit, the first bank
established to aid newly freed black men and women in their transition
to freedom after the Civil War. This exhibit is sponsored by the
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland & the Pittsburgh Branch

Winning Sales Techniques/Keep It Simple Workshop
2017-02-21 11:30 - 13:30, 2017-03-21 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will be led by our member,
Joel Burstein, President of Keep it Simple Training and Development.
He will be discussing the greatest barriers to growing sales, why these things occur and some insights into how to overcome them.

How To Do Business with Port Authority of Allegheny County
2017-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Join us for this special process and protocol workshop.
Anthony Trona, Director of Purchasing and Materials Management,
will bring his team to present information on the following:

Bus and Rail Contracts
Construction Contracts
Professional Services
Stock Inventory Items

Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with the Port Authority!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-03-17 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Honorable William Peduto, Mayor City of Pittsburgh

Come join us as the Mayor shares his plans on his recent activity to ensure minority and small businesses are included in the city’s economic development plans and activities.

This event is sponsored by: COMCAST

Networking Mixer
2017-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us to see this new film from National Geographic, take an inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic cities, through the eyes of three women who call it home. Jerusalem is the Promised Land for the Jews, the Holy Land to Christians, and the Land of the Prophets to the Muslim world.

Come armed with business cards to meet &
network with your fellow Chamber members.

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-04-21 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Pittsburgh, United States
Come welcome our Corporate Sponsor Jerry MacCleary, who will present an overview on Covestro and its commitment to supplier diversity.

Workforce & The American Job Center Workshop
2017-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This interactive workshop co-facilitated by Ida Ford, PA CareerLink® of Allegheny County and Rebecca Young, Partner4Work, formerly (3 Rivers Workforce Investment Board) will discuss how the Workforce system should be utilized to create and promote jobs creation. Both organizations work to make employers aware of available hiring incentives within Southwestern PA. If you are a Human Resource professional committed to a diverse workforce population or a Fiscal Agent responsible for bottom line results, this workshop can help aid you in uncovering innovative programs to save time and money spent throughout the recruiting and hiring process. There are a variety and full range of program options including job seeking Veterans and Individuals whom have lost jobs to “no-fault” of their own.

Come learn about your options!

Networking Mixer
2017-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pittsburgh, United States
Come meet our host, Dr. Anthony Hamlet, his staff from the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and special guests.
Bring your business cards & come prepared to network with your fellow Chamber members. Parking options are available both on street and in nearby paid parking lots
Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin
Hosted by: Pittsburgh Public Schools
You must RSVP by: April 25, 2017
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Candidates Forum
2017-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us and hear Mayoral candidates, Pittsburgh City Council candidates, and Allegheny County Council candidates answer questions that will impact businesses in Pittsburgh.
We have received confirmation for the majority of candidates. Come prepared with your questions concerning small business advancement & economic development for our region.
Mayoral Candidates
*Darlene Harris
*Mayor William Peduto
*John Welch
City Council Candidates
*Anthony Coghill
*Ashleigh Deemer
*Honorable Dan Gilman
*Honorable Theresa Kail-Smith
*Honorable R. Daniel Lavelle
*Honorable James Ellenbogen
*Honorable Edward Kress
*Honorable Robert Macey
*Honorable Charles Martoni
County Council Candidates
*Patrick Catena, Jr.
*Michael Dell
*Robert Palmosina
*Anita Prizio
*Honorable Thomas Baker

*Candidates that have confirmed participation.
^Candidates that have pending participation.
Facilitator: Rod Doss, Editor, New Pittsburgh Courier
Open to the Public / Light Refreshments / Cash Bar
RSVP by: May 1, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend

Annual Meeting & Luncheon
2017-05-09 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Board of Directors cordially invite you to attend the
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Members Meeting: 11:00am – 11:45am
Luncheon: 12:00noon – 1:30pm
Omni William Penn Hotel
Grand Ballroom – 17th Floor

Speaker: Michael H. McGarry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
PPG Industries, Inc.
RSVP by Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Financial Workshop
2017-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Come meet our Associate Member Betsy Krisher, CPA, President of
Maher Duessel, who will present the practical use of financial statements
for non-profits and small businesses. The workshop will include:

Financial Preparedness
Good Record keeping
Statement of Cash Flow

You must RSVP by: May 8, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Joint Networking Mixer
2017-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Highmark Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
We are partnering with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host a wonderful evening of networking at Highmark Stadium with representatives from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Come armed with business cards & network with your fellow Chamber members, Chamber members of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Members – You must wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00
You must RSVP By: May 23, 2017
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with ALCOSAN
2017-06-07 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will introduce you to ALCOSAN’s procedures on doing business. Meet their procurement and construction teams to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers.
Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with the ALCOSAN!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!
Cost: $10.00 (Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: June 5, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Accessing Capital Workshop
2017-06-14 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)

You must RSVP by: June 12, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Networking Mixer
2017-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Manchester Bidwell Corporation, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join Corporate Sponsor Member Bill Strickland as we meet at their outdoor fountain inspired by noted Architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Come armed with business cards & make valuable new connections.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $25.00

You must RSVP By: June 20, 2017

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-06-23 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker: James J. McQuade, President of Dollar Bank
Come and welcome our Corporate Sponsor and President of Dollar Bank who will present an overview of the financial institution and their commitment to small business.

Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: June 21, 2017

(Confirmation guarantees payment)

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Members' Orientation
2017-06-29 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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 overview on how to toggle through our website, and learn how to update your listing in the website.

Boxed Lunch Included

RSVP by June 27, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Networking Mixer
2017-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
Join us on one of several balconies overlooking a
spectacular view of the city to network and relax.
Bring plenty of business cards and make
new contacts to promote your firm.
Hosted by: Supporting Member Don Kortlandt
You must RSVP by: September 8, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Using the Media Effectively Workshop
2017-09-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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 television to promote your business.
You will also learn what makes a good press release, and how to get media to cover your events.
Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: September 12, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-09-15 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Arletta Scott Williams, Executive Director
ALCOSAN
This PowerBreakfast Meeting is a follow-up to a special workshop held by the Chamber in regards to how to do business with ALCOSAN. Executive Director Arletta Scott Williams will discuss the numerous opportunities available for businesses of all sizes and specialties as ALCOSAN moves forward on its enormous infrastructure improvement program. Don’t miss this chance to learn about projects that will be available in the months and years ahead and how you can participate in keeping our waterways clean for generations to come.
RSVP by: September 13, 2017
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

Shale Insight - A Shale Coalition Conference
2017-09-27 - 2017-09-28 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Special Breakfast Meeting
2017-10-12 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
We hope you will join us for this Special Breakfast Meeting with the Governor who will discuss the role of small businesses and their role moving Pennsylvania forward.
The facilitators for this breakfast meeting will be:
Doris Carson Williams, African American Chamber of Commerce of WPA
Matt Smith, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by: COMCAST
Cost: $25.00 Chamber Members, $40.00 Non-members
RSVP by: October 10, 2017
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Cybersecurity Workshop
2017-10-19 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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.
Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: October 17, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!
