PowerBreakfast Meeting with Emily Phan-Gruber, Manager of Electrification Strategy, Duquesne Light Company
2025-10-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Friday, October 17, 2025
8:30AM
Join our PowerBreakfast Sponsor and Corporate Sponsor, Duquesne Light Company, as their Manager for Electrification Solutions leads an engaging discussion on how DLC is focused on providing affording, resilient electric service while embracing emerging technologies to meet the evolving energy needs of our communities and businesses.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
Rivers Club
One Oxford Centre
RSVP by: October 15, 2025
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
Please plan to attend! Get your tickets below, call
(412) 392-0610 or email us: information@aaccwp.com
Sponsored by Duquesne Light

Defining Customer Needs Webinar
2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:00
At Citizens we know small businesses are the heart of every community. Citizens are committed to helping small business owners thrive through financial empowerment. Our Small Business Financial Empowerment sessions equip business owners with the tools, skills and resources needed to build a strong, resilient business.
Join us on October 22nd, 2025, as we present our 3rd workshop of our 4-part Small Business virtual series with “Defining Customer Needs”. This session will help you understand how to develop customer insights to grow customer satisfaction and loyalty to your business facilitated by Citizens Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager, Jordan Winters.
Don’t Miss It!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:00A.M. – 11:00A.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by October 21, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

No Cash Flow Gaps, Just Working Capital with CACH Financial Webinar
2025-10-23 11:00 - 12:00
Julio Sanabria, General Manager, CACH Financial
CACH Financial is a Pittsburgh-based financial services company dedicated to helping businesses and their employees access the funds they need — quickly, securely, and with a human touch. CACH Financial specialize in invoice factoring, turning unpaid invoices into working capital so companies can grow without waiting weeks to get paid.
In partnership with trusted staffing agencies, CACH Financial also provide internal employee loans, offering fast, discreet support for workers facing unexpected expenses. Whether you’re running a business or supporting a team, their solutions are built around real needs — not red tape.
Don’t Miss It!
Thursday, October 23, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by October 21, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

How to Access SBA Surety Bonding Webinar
2025-10-30 11:00 - 12:00
Peter Gibbs, President and CEO Foundation Surety
Explore how to become bondable, obtain SBA surety bond, and increase your bonding capacity.
During this webinar you will learn:

How the SBA Surety Bonds work and why they are essential for businesses seeking contracts in industries such as construction, government contracting, and more.
Guidance on how to access SBA Surety Bonds with less hassle. Tips for overcoming common barriers small businesses face when securing surety bonds.
Strategies to increase your eligibility and win more business by leveraging SBA support

Don’t Miss It!
Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by October 29, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Communicating Your Business Webinar
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00
At Citizens we know small businesses are the heart of every community. Citizens are committed to helping small business owners thrive through financial empowerment. Our Small Business Financial Empowerment sessions equip business owners with the tools, skills and resources needed to build a strong, resilient business.
Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, as we present our 4th and final workshop of the Business Institutes’ virtual series with “Communicating Your Business”. This session will help you explore how effectively communicating your vision for success helps you attract customers, employees, and stakeholders facilitated by Citizens Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager, Jordan Winters.
Don’t Miss It!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:00A.M. – 11:00A.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by November 5, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

How to do Business with the University of Pittsburgh Webinar
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will introduce you to the University of Pittsburgh’s procedures on doing business. Meet University of Pittsburgh’s procurement team who will discuss their process for doing business with small businesses.
Don’t Miss It!
Thursday, November 20, 2025
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by November 18, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!
This webinar is for Chamber Members Only!

Annual Business Luncheon
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Join us for our
Annual Business Luncheon
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Westin Pittsburgh Hotel
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Speaker:
Mark Sevco
President of Allegheny Health Network
Buy Tickets now or
R.S.V.P. By Tuesday, December 9, 2025 to: 412-392-0610

Annual Business Luncheon Sponsorship 2025
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Be a Sponsor of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s Annual Business Luncheon. Please contact Shawn Hicks for details and payment options for sponsorship (412.392.0610). To pay online, select your level of sponsorship from the “Tickets” below.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsorship: $15,000
Gold Sponsorship: $10,000
Silver Sponsorship: $7,500
Bronze Sponsorship: $5,000
We will contact you with details.

Financing Real Estate & Equipment Through the SBA 504 Program
2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Steven Meredith, Business Development Officer for the Regional Development Funding Corporation

Join us as Steve discusses the SBA 504 program to purchase, improve, or construct real estate, purchase machinery or equipment with a useful life of 10 years or longer, or if you are interested in refinancing any of those assets.

Sponsored by: COMCAST Business

PowerBreakfast Meeting with The Forbes Funds
2026-01-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as Fred Brown, President and CEO of The Forbes Funds, discusses how The Forbes Funds connects individuals and organizations dedicated to meaningful and transformative philanthropic efforts to the resources and capital, they need for success.

How to do Business with UPMC
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
Join us and learn about the process of doing business with UPMC. Create new opportunities for your small business by becoming an approved supplier of goods & services for UPMC.
If your organization is interested in doing business with UPMC you will not want to miss this workshop.
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP.
This event is for Chamber Members Only!

Sponsored by: COMCAST Business

Understanding Succession Planning
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the first webinar in our three-part series featuring Orlando Houston, Managing Partner and Financial Consultant at Ohana Wealth Legacy. Orlando will cover what succession planning is, why it matters, the risks of not having a plan, common misconceptions and barriers, and an overview of key succession planning models.

Navigating Your Cash Flow Webinar
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Presenter: Tim Roseboro, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant for JPMorganChase
Join us for this special webinar as JPMorganChase discusses cash flow basics, how to increase cash in, how to decrease cash out, and how to make cash work for you to maximize your business success.

Don’t Miss It!

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Pittsburgh Public Schools
2026-02-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Wayne N. Walters, Superintendent for Pittsburgh Public Schools on how PPS is building a future-ready school district and learn how business leaders can play a meaningful role in supporting our schools.

Building a Strong Succession Strategy
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the second webinar in our three-part series featuring Orlando Houston, Managing Partner and Financial Consultant at Ohana Wealth Legacy. Orlando will share practical insights on identifying critical roles and future leaders, competency mapping and leadership development, key legal and financial considerations, and effective communication strategies for stakeholders.

Sponsored by: COMCAST Business

Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:15
Presenter: Peter C. Gibbs, President and CEO of Foundation Surety & Insurance Solutions, LLC
Discover the Power of Bonding: How to obtain SBA Surety Bonds and grow your capacity.
Why to attend:

Become bondable and qualify for more opportunities
Access SBA Surety Bonds to help you compete and win
Increase bonding capacity to bid on larger projects

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Pittsburgh Steelers
2026-03-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Keynote Speaker: Blayre Holmes Davis, Senior Director of Community Relations for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Join us as Blayre discusses the 2026 NFL Draft and the 2026 NFL Draft Source Program, an NFL-led procurement program for local and diverse businesses in the greater Pittsburgh region.

Sponsored by Duquesne Light Company

Financing Your Business Webinar
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:00
At Citizens we know small businesses are the heart of every community. Citizens are committed to helping small business owners thrive through financial empowerment. Our Small Business Financial Empowerment sessions equip business owners with the tools, skills and resources needed to build a strong, resilient business.
Join us on March 24, 2026 as we begin our Small Business virtual series with “Financing Your Business”. This session will help you review the various ways you can leverage to finance your business and grow facilitated by Citizens Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager Jordan Winters
Don’t Miss It!

Affordable Internet and Phone Services for Non-Profits, Government Agencies and Small Businesses
2026-04-14 11:00 - 12:00
Keynote Speaker: David Ombres, Government | Education | Nonprofit Account Executive for T-Mobile
Join us as David presents options for low-cost, high-speed internet, VoIP telephone services, low-cost wireless service, POTS line replacement, and additional benefits for government and non-profit businesses
Don’t Miss It!

Special Legislative Breakfast Meeting
2026-04-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as Lt. Governor Austin Davis updates us on his goals and plans for 2026 and give us an update on the economic health of the Commonwealth.

Sponsored by: Duquesne Light Company

AI Demystified: A Practical Introduction for Small Business Owners
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Keynote Speaker:
Delvina Morrow, Founder
Gleea & YMUai
The owners adopting AI today aren’t replacing their teams—they’re freeing them. Less time on repetitive tasks means more time on what actually grows revenue: relationships, strategy, and service.
Join us as Delvina discusses three free tools to help you with your business:
● Claude (claude.ai) – Draft emails, brainstorm ideas, summarize documents
● Canva AI – Create professional graphics and marketing materials in minutes
● Notion AI – Organize notes, projects, and documents with built-in AI assistance
This session will include live demos and interactive exercises so attendees leave with something tangible.

2nd Annual Multi-Cultural Chamber Mixer
2026-04-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Fogo de Chao, 525 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, Unites States
Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and business growth opportunities.
Chambers and Partners who will be in attendance: German American Chamber of Commerce, North Side North Shore Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Three Rivers Business Alliance

Reclaim Your Time: A.I. for Daily Operations & Productivity Webinar
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:15
Guest Speaker:
Delvina Morrow, Founder
Gleea & YMUai
ymuai.com
Every entrepreneur knows the invisible tax. You planned to work on your business – pricing, partnerships, growth. Instead, you spent three hours answering emails, formatting proposals, and chasing invoices. The real work? Still waiting.
This is not a discipline problem. It is a systems problem. AI does not replace your expertise. It protects it. The goal is not to automate everything. It is to reclaim the hours where you create the most value – building relationships, making decisions, leading. Here are four tools to help you do exactly that:

Claude (claude.ai) – Draft emails, brainstorm ideas, summarize documents
Canva AI – Create professional graphics and marketing materials in minutes
Notion AI – Organize notes, projects, and documents with built-in AI assistance
Otter AI – Record calls and meetings; get instant transcripts and action items

This session will include live demos and interactive exercises so attendees leave with something tangible.

Implementing and Sustaining the Plan
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for the third and final webinar in our three-part series featuring Orlando Houston, Managing Partner and Financial Consultant at Ohana Wealth Legacy. Orlando will walk through how to implement a succession plan effectively, monitor and update it over time, manage resistance and cultural change, and use technology to support succession planning.

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Rachael Heisler
2026-05-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker: Rachael Heisler, Controller for the City of Pittsburgh
Join us as Controller Heisler discusses how she protects City tax dollars from waste, fraud and abuse. Controller Heisler does this by auditing all city government related expenditures.

Sponsored by: Duquesne Light Company

Annual Meeting & Luncheon 2026
2026-06-18 11:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Join us for our
Annual Meeting & Luncheon 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Westin Pittsburgh Hotel
Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Members Meeting: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Luncheon: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Speaker:
David Burritt
President & CEO
United States Steel Corporation
Buy Tickets now or
R.S.V.P. By Friday, June 12, 2026 to: 412-392-0610

Annual Meeting & Luncheon Sponsorship 2026
2026-06-18 11:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Be a Sponsor of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s Annual Meeting & Luncheon 2026. Please contact Shawn Hicks for details and payment options for sponsorship (412.392.0610). To pay online, select your level of sponsorship from the “Tickets” below.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Platinum Sponsorship: $15,000
Gold Sponsorship: $10,000
Silver Sponsorship: $7,500
Bronze Sponsorship: $5,000
We will contact you with details.

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Steven Knapp
2026-08-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Keynote Speaker: Steven Knapp, President and CEO of Carnegie Museums
Join us as Steven Knapp discusses Carnegie Museums’ commitment to strengthening connections with the communities it serves and expanding access to its four museums—Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Kamin Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum.

Sponsored by: Duquesne Light Company

Please plan to attend!

Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium Sponsorship and Vendor Table Opportunities
2026-09-30 12:00 - 17:00 | HYATT house™ Pittsburgh Bloomfield/Shadyside, 5335 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States
Be a Sponsor of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania’s Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium. To pay, select your level of sponsorship or choose the vendor option from the “Tickets” below.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Champion Sponsor = $2,500

Vendor table (premium placement, e.g. near entrance/high-traffic area)
Logo featured larger on all digital materials
2 dedicated social media posts (pre-event + day-of)
Verbal recognition at both opening and closing
Brief speaking opportunity

Empowerment Sponsor = $1,500

Vendor table
Logo on all digital event graphics
1 dedicated social media post (individual, not grouped)
Verbal recognition once during the event

Community Sponsor = $500

Vendor table
Group social media mention (one post featuring all Community-level sponsors together)

Vendor table opportunities:
Vendor Fee: $100.00 if you are member of AACCWP.
$150.00 for all others
(6ft table with two chairs)
