Annual Business Luncheon Sponsorship 2025
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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 | PA
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

Implementing and Sustaining the Plan
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
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.

AI Demystified: A Practical Introduction for Small Business Owners
2026-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
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

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.
