AACCWP

Access to Capital Webinar
2025-02-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Capital is vital to any business whether it’s getting started or looking to grow. How you fund your business can have a huge impact on your operations and ability to take advantage of new opportunities.
Join us as we partner with Huntington, who has helped many small business owners identify funding options for their businesses. Learn more about the Lift Local Program designed to help create additional opportunities for underserved businesses.
Don’t Miss It!
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by February 17, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Olu Omodunbi, PhD. Chief Economist Huntington Private Bank
2025-02-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us to learn more about the economic health of our country & region, and the economic forecast for 2025.
RSVP by: Februray 19, 2025
Please plan to attend!
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Certification Webinar
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as we partner with the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC), and Women’s Business Enterprise Center East (WBEC East) to help small and minority businesses prepare for business opportunities for the NFL Draft in 2026. Come learn the process to obtain MBE Certification (Minority Business Enterprise), WBE Certification (Women Business Enterprise), DBE Certification (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) and other certifications that could benefit your business. This session will provide details regarding the application, eligibility, and the required documentation.
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There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by February 24, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Go Global: Make the World Your Market!
2025-03-06 10:00 - 12:00
Join us as we partner University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Small Business Administration, and R.L. Swearer. Come learn the process of how to increase your sales by reaching new markets overseas.
More than 95% of consumers live outside the United States. Selling more U.S.-made goods and services around the world is crucial to American jobs and will help small and large businesses grow. This comprehensive, “basics of exporting” seminar is for U.S. companies who want to start exporting, find new markets, and grow sales overseas.
Topics will include Export Readiness, Export Marketing, Export Financing, and Export Logistics.
Key Takeaways:

Gain Knowledge on how to export
Understand which countries are good markets
Learn how to use export resources
Hear up-to-date information on policies that could be impacting international trade.

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Thursday, March 6, 2025
10:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
Pitt CEC-Homewood
622 N. Homewood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by March 4, 2025

Certification Webinar
2025-03-18 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as we partner with Allegheny County Department of Equity and Inclusion and Pittsburgh Regional Transit to help qualified minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs) prepare for business opportunities with the 2026 NFL Draft. Come learn the process to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification. This session will provide details regarding eligibility requirements, the application, Personal Net Worth (PNW) Statement, and required supporting documentation.
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There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by March 17, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Building a Business Plan Webinar
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:30
A business plan is a fundamental document that every entrepreneur should use to outline their business’s goals and plans to achieve them. Join us as we partner with Huntington, who has helped many small business owners review, evaluate, and update their current business plan for their businesses. Learn more about the Operation HOPE an award-winning Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP), designed to help create additional opportunities for underserved businesses.
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There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by March 18, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Business Insurance Webinar
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join us to learn about the different types of insurance you should have for your business and what types of insurance you should have for business opportunities.
Thursday, April 10, 2025. Our speaker is Danielle Howard, Owner, State Farm, Danielle Howard Agency, Inc.
Don’t Miss It!
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by April 8, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Ed Gainey, Mayor of Pittsburgh
2025-04-18 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us and hear from Mayor Gainey, who will update us on the economic health of the city.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
Rivers Club
One Oxford Centre
RSVP by: April 16, 2025
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
Please plan to attend! Get your tickets below, call
(412) 392-0610 or email us: information@aaccwp.com

Multi-Cultural Chamber Mixer
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Penn Brewery, 800 Vinial St, Pittsburgh, 15212, United States
Join 6 Area Chambers – we’re all together for a Multi-Cultural Mixer!

African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania
North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce
AACC Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Three Rivers Busines Alliance
German American Chambers of Commerce

Penn Brewery – The Eisenhalle Room
RSVP by: April 20, 2025
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Business Strategy Webinar
2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:00
Citizen Bank presents “Business Strategy.”
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 April 23, 2025, as we begin our 4-part Small Business virtual series with “Business Strategy”. This session will help you learn how to develop a winning aspiration that will help guide your Business Strategy facilitated by Citizens Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager Jordan Winters.
Don’t Miss It!
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by April 21, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Cybersecurity Basics for Small Businesses
2025-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | HYP Club, 619 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Join us and Joel Caskey, Cybersecurity Manager & Partner of Net Xperts who will discuss how to protect your business from cybersecurity threats with effective strategies tailored for small businesses.
This workshop will cover the following:

Key Threats and vulnerabilities that target small businesses
Best Practices for end-user security
Tools for mitigating threats
Actionable strategies for securing your network

Don’t Miss It!
Tueday, April 29, 2025
11:00A.M. – 1:00P.M.
HYP Club
619 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by April 28, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Business Loans for Small Businesses
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as Steve Meredith, AVP, Senior Business Development Officer, discusses Pursuit’s loan products. The loans can be used for a variety of business needs, and feature fairly priced interest rates between 4.5% and 11.9%, with many of their rates being fixed for the life of the loan. Steve will also discuss the following:

1. Small Business Line of Credit
2. Pennsylvania State Small Business Credit Initiative (up to $500,000)
3. Flex Loan (up to $100,000)

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by May 12, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

Business Operations
2025-05-21 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.
As we celebrate Small Business Month, join us on May 21, 2025, as we present our 2nd workshop of our 4-part Small Business virtual series with “Business Operations”. This session will help you understand the value of forecasting sales, supplier basics and operational costs to help drive profitability for your business facilitated by Citizens Vice President, Business Banking Market Manager Jordan Winters
Don’t Miss This Webinar!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:00A.M. – 11:00A.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by May 20, 2025
RSVP on the web link below, call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with Pittsburgh Regional Transit
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will introduce you to Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s procedures on doing business. Meet PRT’s procurement team who will discuss their process for doing business with small businesses.
Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with Pittsburgh Regional Transit!
Thursday, May 22, 2025
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
We will send you the webinar link once you have sent us your RSVP!

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Richard Fitzgerald, Executive Director Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
2025-05-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as member Rich Fitzgerald discusses the SPC and the use of state and federal transportation and economic development funds allocated to the region—approximately $35 billion through 2045.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
Rivers Club
One Oxford Centre
RSVP by: May 21, 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

Donate to the Chamber!
2025-06-01 17:35 - 2025-06-30 17:35
Donate now to the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania. With your donation, we can continue offer you many events that support your business and our community. We appreciate your generousity!

New Alternative Health Benefit Webinar
2025-06-04 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as member Impact Health Sharing discusses alternative affordable health benefits. Impact offers health coverage with significant savings and valuable perks. Some of the things that will be discussed are:

30-70% savings on monthly premiums (average of 50%), with pricing capped after three members—no extra costs for larger families.
One deductible for the entire family, reducing overall expenses.
Open network allowing Impact members to go where they prefer. Think of it as health care freedom.
No open enrollment. Jump on board at will.
Wholesale pricing on prescription drugs through Impact’s nonprofit model.

Don’t Miss This Webinar!
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by June 1, 2025
RSVP on the web link below. Or call 412-392-0610 or email information@aaccwp.com
If you RSVP via phone or email, we will send you the webinar link.
Please plan to attend!

Business Succession Plan Strategies Webinar
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
Join us and hear a presentation designed to educate and offer guidance to business owners on the mistakes and pitfalls when building their business. The presentation will also discuss the impact of inheritance tax on your business, and how to protect your assets and create a successful exit plan.
Don’t Miss It!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by June 16, 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!
Sponsored by

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12)
2025-06-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us and hear from Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), who will update us on the over $2 billion in federal investments she has delivered to Western PA to improve infrastructure and transit, ensure cleaner air and drinking water, lower housing costs, fund research institutions, promote STEM innovation and entrepreneurship, boost workforce development, and create thousands of good-paying, union jobs.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
Rivers Club
One Oxford Centre
RSVP by: June 18, 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

Networking Mixer
2025-06-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Fogo de Chao, 525 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, Unites States
Join us for an evening of authentic Brazilian culture and cuisine in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. Come armed with business cards to meet & network with your fellow Chamber members.
Cost:
Members – FREE
Non-members: $25.00
You must RSVP By: June 23, 2025
Please plan to attend! Get your tickets below, call
(412) 392-0610 or email us: information@aaccwp.com

Annual Meeting and Luncheon
2025-06-25 11:00 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
The Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend the
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Members Meeting: 11:00 A.M.
Luncheon: 12:00 Noon
The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel
Grand Ballroom 3rd Floor
Speaker:
Honorable Tim DeFoor
Auditor General
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Buy Tickets now or
R.S.V.P. By Friday, June 20, 2025 to: 412-392-0610
Sponsored by: Highmark Wholecare

How to Obtain Funding Through Invest Pittsburgh
2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:00
Join us as Lynnette talks about Invest PGH’s suite of small business financing programs, including programs for childcare businesses, startups, and expanding small businesses in the City of Pittsburgh.
Don’t Miss It!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by September 9, 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!

Power of Capital Webinar
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for this special webinar as Corporate Sponsor JPMorganChase will discuss how business owners will learn what makes their business a good investment, best practices on borrowing money, the importance of business financial data, and their credit options.
Don’t Miss It!
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by September 16, 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!
Sponsored by

Acrisure Stadium Tour
2025-09-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Acrisure Stadium, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us as member Carter Spruill takes us on the Ultimate Tour at Acrisure Stadium. The tour includes:

FedEx Great Hall
Heinz Ketchup Bottle
PNC Champions Club
Field Level
Steelers Locker Room
Terrible Towel Wall
WPIAL Wall
University of Pittsburgh Locker Room

* This tour does not include the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
9:30A.M. – 11:00A.M.
Acrisure Stadium
100 Art Rooney Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Please RSVP by September 11, 2025
Cost: $25.00

PowerBreakfast Meeting with Katharine Kelleman, Chief Executive Officer, Pittsburgh Regional Transit
2025-09-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Friday, September 19, 2025
8:30AM
Come and Welcome our Associate Member and Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Regional Transit who will update us on the vision for the future and how your businesses can grow with PRT.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
Rivers Club
One Oxford Centre
RSVP by: September 17, 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

Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium General Admission
2025-09-23 11:30 - 19:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Join us September 23, 2025 for the Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium.
Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Times: 11:30am – 7:00 pm
General Admission Tickets – Purchase now or
R.S.V.P. By September 22, 2025 to: 412-392-0610
$50.00 if you are member of AACCWP
$75.00 for all others
Sponsored by:

Small Business and Non-Profit Symposium Sponsorship and Vendors Fees
2025-09-23 11:30 - 19:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel, 1000 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Be a Sponsor of the African American Chamber of Commmerce 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:
Community Sponsor = $500
Supports grassroots outreach and participation & Logo placement on select materials.
Empowerment Sponsor = $1,500
Helps expand access to resources and local promotion & Includes logo on flyers, digital programs, and social media shout-outs.
Champion Sponsor = $2,500
Invests in long-term community development and visibility & Premier logo placement, verbal recognition, and vendor table opportunity.
Vendor Opportunities (includes registration, lunch, table and two chairs)
Vendor Fee: $100.00 if you are member of AACCWP. $150.00 for all others

AI for Businesses
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
Join Net Xperts: Learn how AI can impact your business’s security and how you can safely use it to help your team work smarter.
This webinar will cover:
AI in Cybersecurity:

The good and the bad
Best practices for safe AI adoption in business
Real-world AI use-cases for businesses

Exclusive event offers: During the webinar, we’ll be offering a free cybersecurity evaluation and an event-exclusive promotion on penetration testing services to help boost your business’s security.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by September 23, 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 Allegheny County Airport Authority Webinar
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00
This workshop will introduce you to Allegheny County Airport Authority’s procedures on doing business. Meet Allegheny County Airport Authority’s procurement team who will discuss their process for doing business with small businesses.
Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with Allegheny County Airport Authority!
Don’t Miss It!
Thursday, October 9, 2025
11:00A.M. – 12:00P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by October 8, 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!

Cybersecurity & Fraud Detection Webinar
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:15
Join us and learn about JP Morgan Chase’s Attack Simulation program. The program consists of consultation services, protect the client program, cyber & fraud prevention program, cyber threat briefing, and cyber tabletop exercises.
Jason White, Business Relationship Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Don’t Miss It!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
11:00P.M. – 12:15P.M.
There is no charge for this event, but you must RSVP by October 14, 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!
