Not exactly your typical walk/run fundraiser - the Wheelchair Grand Prix showcases runners and walkers pushing wheelchairs over a Pittsburgh North Shore relay course. It is a unique, fun event that raises awareness for Variety the Children’s Charity programs, specifically the Kids on the Go! program.

Please join the Variety Young Professionals in supporting Variety the Children’s Charity as a wheeler or volunteer for our 6th Annual Wheelchair Grand Prix on Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.

We are also currently looking for corporate partnerships for sponsorships and teams for the upcoming Wheelchair Grand Prix. For more information on sponsorships please visit our site @ http://www.wheelchairgrandprix.com/ and click on the Sponsorship link on the top right corner of the page.

In the way of corporate teams, we are also looking to recruit teams of about 4-5 people to walk, run, or volunteer at the event. Previous corporate partners include: Bombardier Transportation, Pwc, Highmark, Starbucks, The University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, GNC, Kennywood, and Comcast.

We hope to see you there.

Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.

We will be holding a VERY EXCLUSIVE webinar this Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:00 am Eastern showing you step by step not only how to turn your financial life around by using investment real estate, but how people just like you have done it also.


If you ever wanted to invest in Real Estate, but didn't know how to get started....this webinar is for you!

View from the comfort of your home.
This webinar is for serious people
looking to make serious money
We have taught thousands of people all across the country how to PROFIT with our proven system....


ARE YOU NEXT?
Earn $30,000 in 60-days
No money, no credit. No problem.
We will show you how to put cash
into your pocket without either.Register for the Instant Investor Workshop at the link below:


www.jtwbinternational.com/reg_webinar.html

STC Pittsburgh in conjuction with TechPOWR announces the Technology Group Social Media Mashup!

This event is open and FREE to everyone in, or interested in, the Pittsburgh Technology community. There are many interesting technology groups in Pittsburgh who meet on a regular basis, and they are all invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to find out more information about them in an innovative social setting, AlphaLab, in the South Side.

The event will include:

    * FREE appetizers and soft drinks
    * Valuable door prizes
    * Networking opportunity for technology professionals and students
    * Informal space and time for technology not-for-profit groups to talk to people interested in your mission
    * Brief presentations on social networking for business:

RSVP at www.techmashup.eventbrite.com

For more information visit: www.stcpgh.org or  www.techpower.ning.com

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for our Big Happy Hour Tour Stops #3!! Come to enjoy drinks, and to take advantage of the great networking event on 2 great nights!

On August 5th, the Big Happy Hour Tour stops at Salintino's River House from 5-7pm. The drink specials are 14 oz. domestic drafts for $1.75 and 22 oz. drafts $2.50. The food special is a small pizza for $5. The venue is located at 506 McKean Ave, Charleroi

On August 19th, the tour stops again along with the Young Preservation Association at the Tin Front Cafe. The special is $1 off. The venue is located at 216 East Eighth Ave, Homestead, PA 15120

We hope to see you and all your friends there!

Come Cruise with Mt. Oliver!  This annual street festival is sponsored by the Hilltop Economic Development Corporation (www.hilltopedc.org) and events will include a car cruise, sidewalk sales, artwork,  live band, flea market, face painting, air brush artist, kids corner, games, food and fun for all ages and memories for a lifetime!  Be part of a special event to help impact positive growth in the community!  At noon, attend the Hilltop Awards Ceremony at the Clock Tower Snooze through the Cruise?  You Lose!  Mt. Oliver Businesses:  Use your sidewalks and attract NEW customers!  Cruisers:  Show off your wheels!  Entries for car cruise and participating businesses for the sidewalk sale must be registered with Billie Michener at 412-381-0420(BFM1301@verizon.net).

Come out and help Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrate our 45th birthday in style. This event will wrap up our 45 in 45 campaign, where we are trying to recruit 45 mentors in 45 days starting June 5th. Will you be a part of the campaign?

There will be plenty of birthday cake to enjoy so please bring friends, family, or anyone interested to the event. Of course, don't forget about the happy hour specials with $2 drafts and $1 off wine.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lauren Etling at letling@bbbspgh.org or by phone at (412)-204-1224

Hope to see everyone there!

2nd annual leadership luncheon series features local leaders in environment, culture, and technology
 
 
In July and August, Coro Pittsburgh will be hosting the 2nd annual Leadership Luncheon Series, in One Oxford Center. The Leadership Luncheon Series offers the unique opportunity to connect with local leaders in our region, and hear how leadership affects their specific industries.

This year, we are excited to feature leaders in Pittsburgh’s environment, technology, and cultural sectors.  The luncheons allow Pittsburgh residents and professionals to connect with local leaders, network with one another, and learn how they can advance their personal leadership skills through Coro’s experiential training programs. The three lunches will be held on Tuesdays, July 13, July 27 and August 10.

-       July 13 – Features Lisa Schroeder, Executive Director of  Riverlife Task Force.

-       July 27 – Features Andre Guess, President & CEO of August Wilson Center for African American Culture.

-       August 10 – Features Audrey Russo, President of the Pittsburgh Technology Center

The mission of Coro Pittsburgh is to advance ethical and effective leaders who share a commitment to civic engagement. We are building a leadership pipeline to foster collaboration within and across Pittsburgh’s business, nonprofit and government sectors.

The Luncheon Series will take place at the Rivers Club (301 Grant Street Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 261-1550)  Each lunch will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The cost is $25.00 per lunch, or $65.00 for the series.

For more information or to register, contact Kelsey Halling at Khalling@coropittsburgh.org / 412-208-0251. We hope to see you there!

Join Shauna Harper as she discusses THE SIX FIGURE MINDSET - DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES ?

TOPIC: The 6 figure Mindset- Do you have what it takes?
Brief Description:
What keeps solopreneurs from reaching the 6 figure mindset? What systems and steps do you have to have in place to get you there? Come join Shauna Harper, Your Abundance Business Coach and multi-six figure business owner, as she reveals what it takes to do what you love and make amazing money doing it! You will learn:

-What are the roadblocks solopreneurs have that stops them from reaching 6 figures
-How to charge what you are worth and get it
-What systems do you need in place to get you there
-What steps you need to take you to that mindset
-How to reach 6 figure mindset doing what you love

Shauna Harper, Your Abundance Business Coach, helps socially conscious women solopreneurs who love what they do but are frustrated because they don't make enough so they can change the world with an abundance of money and time.

Making a difference and enriching the lives of others is hard when you are worrying about paying your bills or working 24/7.

She teaches socially conscious solopreneurs how to attract more clients, make more money and create a truly satisfying business by authentically showcasing the gift they have to offer to the world. But more importantly, how to build it in a leveraged way so you also have an abundance of time and money for your multi-passionate life.

As a previous Serial Entrepreneur, Shauna has grown a simple craft hobby into a multi-six figure business. She is also a property investor, director of a mastermind networking group and an online marketing expert.

To find out more go to www.ShaunaHarper.com

Seeking Aspiring Electoral Candidates for Leadership Program

Tuesday, July 7th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

City Council Chambers, 414 Grant Street (Downtown)

Join the Host Committee for an evening reception on Grant Street, launching the nomination process for Running for Public Office: Emerging Leaders in Public Service.  The event will provide the opportunity to engage with elected officials, meet past program participants, and learn how you and your organization can be involved in the nomination process.

For more information about RPO: ELPS please visit http://pittsburgh.coro.org/rpo 

Seating is limited; to RSVP, please email Alicia at abekeny@coropittsburgh.org by Thursday, July 1st, 2010.

More about RPO: ELPS 

The Coro Center for Civic Leadership is currently seeking applicants to participate in the fall 2010 program, Running for Public Office: Emerging Leaders in the Public Service. 

Running for Public Office (RPO) has a dual vision and purpose: to strengthen citizen participation in public elections, and also to increase the diversity and level of preparation of candidates running for office in Greater Pittsburgh.

As standing for election is an important form of civic engagement and one of the highest forms of public service, our goal is to recruit, select, engage and prepare highly motivated individuals to lead successful electoral campaigns in Greater Pittsburgh. The course is open to prospective candidates and campaign staff who are now contemplating running for office.

All applications must be submitted to Coro Pittsburgh by Thursday, August 5, 2010.  To apply or to nominate a candidate, please visit the RPO application and nomination page or call 412.258.2676. 

The mission of Coro Pittsburgh is to advance ethical and effective leaders who share a commitment to civic engagement.  We envision an inclusive democracy in which people of different backgrounds, views and sectors engage in their communities and work together constructively to improve the quality of life for all.  More information about Coro Pittsburgh can be found by visiting www.pittsburgh.coro.org

PITTSBURGH NATIVE DEJUAN BLAIR ANNOUNCES YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

July 6-9 at Robert Morris College in Coraopolis, PA

PITTSBURGH, PA (May 21, 2010) - Pittsburgh native and San Antonio pro basketball star DeJuan Blair will host his first basketball camp July 6-9 at Robert Morris College in Coraopolis, PA. Along with camp partner Five Star Basketball Camp, Blair's youth academy seeks to teach fundamentals while having fun.

The DeJuan Blair Basketball Camp is for girls and boys ages 9-18. The Academy will run daily from 8:30am - 4:00pm and it is excellent preparation for campers looking to take their game to the next level.  Throughout the camp, participants will participate in lectures, basketball drill stations, player evaluations, 5 on 5 games, basketball contests as well as educational sessions.

"I am looking forward to hosting my first youth basketball camp in Pittsburgh.  I already have some fun drills in mind.  I was a camper with Five Star Basketball so they were an obvious partner when I decided to start my own camp.  I am looking forward to teaching the kids some of the things I learned in the pros," said DeJuan Blair.

The camp is open to girls and boys ages 9-18 and will cost $199 per camper, which includes a Nike t-shirt, photo with DeJuan Blair, awards and instruction from some of the top coaches in the region.

For more information on the DeJuan Blair Basketball Camp, please visit www.theDejuanBlair.com or www.DeJuanBlairBasketballCamp.com, email shay@five-starbasketball.com or call 914.373.0068.