This mega 1-day business networking event is produced  in different cities in the Midwest and East coast. This is not your every day business mixer or trade show. This event is HUGE and is designed for professionals who want to make new business connections with decision makers.

Pittsburgh event to be held Wednesday May 27th, 2009 from12pm-6pm at the Syria Shrine located in Cheswick PA (just 10 minutes NE of Downtown Pittsburgh).  This elegant  facility is 11,000 sq feet with plenty of space for our exhibitors and attendees.  We are currently taking reservations for exhibitor tables. Contact us prior to April 30th for your discount.  Professionals are invited to attend this event for FREE! Come out and participate in open networking and meet those valuable business contacts that are so important. Make sure to bring at least a few hundred business cards and your appointment book.

Go to www.networknowevents.info

Contact Michael 419-210-0907

Twittsburgh Tweet-up, is on Friday, 5/22/09 at 6pm, at the firehouse lounge.  

Questions contact twittsburgh on twitter at @twittsburgh

May 26, 2009 - 1pm

300 RT 228
Adams Shoppes
Mars, PA 16066

To RSVP for this event, please visit www.WSBA.biz

For more information on the Women's Small Business Association (WSBA), please go to: www.WSBA.ws

"Get Heard, get noticed, get leads!" TM.

WSBA "The Network Lunch"TM - Cranberry/Wexford.

Hosted by Monica Ramanathan of Send Out Cards and Annette Locke of Premiere Designs Jewelry.

This is an informal networking event open to any business woman who would like to increase their business contacts/clients in the Cranberry/Wexford area.

Please be sure to bring business cards for 10-20 ladies, cash for your lunch check, and to be prepared to do a 60 sec commercial about yourself. Please RSVP if you plan to attend any of the lunches. If your schedule becomes free the day of the lunch, you may attend without an RSVP, but RSVP is still appreciated.

There is a $2 meeting fee associated with this event.

If you would like to RSVP as a guest contact:

WSBA Membership Director
Naja Brown
412-225-7539
najabrown@northwood.com

Join the Kidney Foundation for a Corporate Networking Breakfast on June 10, 2009 from 7:30-8:30am at the Omni William Penn, Pittsburgh, PA.

The purpose of the breakfast is to introduce you to the NKF adn learn how-for no monetary investment - you can generate immeasurable company goodwill throughout the community and bolster employee team spirit tat the same time!

Pleas RSVP to Tiffany Cramer-Ray at Tiffany.Ray@kidney.org or 800-261-4115 ext. 15

Join IABC/Pittsburgh for a Career Counseling and Resume Review Happy Hour!

Does the tough economy have you thinking that it's time to re-evaluate your career strategy?

Perhaps you were recently laido ff and are actively pursuing a new job. Or you're in a good job, but feel like you need to star exploring other career options. Or you're a recent grad who's looking for that first job.

IABC/Pittsburgh invites communicators to stop by and chat one-on-one with seasoned professionals about your career--now and in the future.

Senior communicators from corporations, non-profits, agencies, and independent consultantancies--including Alcoa, PNC Financial Services, Duquesne, and more--will be on hand to discuss career options, review resumes and guide you on the way to that next perfect job.

This informal happy hour is FREE for IABC/Pittsburgh members, current students, and recent graduates. There is a $10 free for non-members. Enjoy free appetizers on us. Cash bar.

For more information and to register, please visit www.iabcpittsburgh.com.

Hope to see you there!

Thursday, June 4, 2009
5 p.m - 8 p.m.

Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania
337 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Coro Pittsburgh Presents Leadership Luncheon Series

Join us to discover how leadership affects politics, gender dynamics, and education as discussed by experts in our community.

The Honorable Jim Roddey, Allegheny County\'s First Chief Executive discusses the importance of effective leadership in Public Office.
When: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Where: Spaghetti Warehouse, 2601 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Heather Arnet, Executive Director of the Women and Girls Foundation discusses her experience with gender dynamics as an established community leader.

When: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Where: Palate Bistro, 212 6th St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dr. Linda Lane, Deputy Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, discusses how leadership affects the Pittsburgh Public School System.
When: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Where: Mallorca Restaurant, 2228 E. Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Please join us for one or all three events.
Cost: $20 per lunch; $50 for the series.
To register, contact Kelsey Halling at 412-208-0251 or khalling@coropittsburgh.org

Touchpoint: Connecting Home Based Businesses

Monthly Meeting

June 10, 2009

8 - 9 a.m.

Panera on McKnight Rd, North Hills

Cost: $5

RSVP: Donna Herrle, 412-939-0720 or donna@drawingconclusions.com

Using Social Media to Grow Your Business

Speaker: Daniel Casciato, Journalist

Are you linked? Tweeting? Think that Facebook is just for personal use? Join us for this online demo and learn how one home-based business owner has made these web tools work for growing business.

Daniel Casciato, a local journalist and copywriter, will share some of the ways that you can use social media sites, like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to increase your exposure and grow your business. With an inherent gift to find the right words, Daniel helps clients wrtite concise, compelling, conversational and competlling content for tweets, blogs, e-newsletters, and Web sites. He has authored thousands of articles on aging, fitness, law, sustainability and technology.

Touchpoint has beeen created to support owners of home-based businesses. You are invited to join us monthly to discuss issues, exchange ideas, and forge connections with others who may be dealing with the same challenges that you are and successfully growing their home-based businesses.

Human Resource Professionals 

Business Networking 

Wine Social 

Disclaimer: This is a networking only event for HR professionals. It is not 

intended for consultants or sales leads. We reserve the right to review RSVPs to 

ensure that respondents fit into the prescribed category. Thank You. 

Relax, enjoy a glass of wine, and 

discuss ideas while networking with 

other business professionals before 

heading home. 

Bring your business cards to easily 

exchange contact information. 

Catered by The Grill of Mt. Lebanon, PA 

July 16, 2009  5:00 PM- 8:00 PM 

750 Washington Road Suite 14 

Pittsburgh PA, 15228 

R.S.V.P. 

http://events.linkedin.com/Gatto-Associates-LLC-Business- 

Networking/pub/80841 

 412-344-2277 

www.rexgatto.com 

Gatto Associates LLC 

750 Washington Road 

Suite 14 

Pittsburgh, PA 15228 

www.rexgatto.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS WEEK OFFERS SEMINARS, EXHIBITS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

PITTSBURGH (June 2009)—The Women’s Small Business Association is proud to announce Women’s Small Business Week, from July 13 through July 16, 2009. This five-day event will offer participants the opportunity to attend seminars led by industry experts, showcase their businesses by participating in exhibit booths, network with other professionals, and interview with business owners offering new opportunities. Seminars and exhibit booths will focus on topics important to today’s business women and will provide information for personal and professional growth.

The event includes the following: Marketing A Small Business, how to market a small business on a minimal budget; Health & Wellness for Better Business, how to protect a business owner’s most important asset, their health; Financial Strategies During a Recession, financial strategies that will keep the recession from having an impact on one’s business; Career and Business Opportunities, information on what businesswomen will need to make an informed decision on a career change or income supplement.

The Women’s Small Business Week will be a time to celebrate the many achievements of women entrepreneurs and employees who contribute to the local and regional economy. The cost to attend each event varies, from $30 to $35. The price to exhibit is $50 to $60 per event.

The Women’s Small Business Association was founded in 2007 by Susan Miller, owner of Pittsburgh Candle Company and Miller Promotions. The goal of the WSBA is to have business women help each other, and for businesswomen to have the opportunity to network without the hefty membership fees usually associated with other organizations.

To exhibit at the Women’s Small Business Week, or for more information on the WSBA, please visit www.wsba.ws.

To reserve your tickets for this ground breaking event, please click on the following links:

* Marketing A Small Business - July 13- http://wsbabizweek01.eventbrite.com/

* Health & Wellness for Better Business- July 14 - http://wsbabizweek02.eventbrite.com/

* Financial Strategies During a Recession - July 15 - http://wsbabizweek03.eventbrite.com/

* Career and Business Opportunities - July 16 - http://wsbabizweek04.eventbrite.com/

Growing up, did you have someone who you looked to for guidance, support and encouragement? Unfortunately, not every young person has a mentor. The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA has been leading the local movement to connect young people with caring adults. As a resource to more than 140 local programs, they continually work to know what mentoring programs exist, the level to which those programs meet best practices, and the needs of those programs.

Right now in Southwestern Pennsylvania, there are more than 25,000 youth being mentored through local programs but also a substantial waiting list. Every other year, The Mentoring Partnership hosts The Magic of Mentoring - an event held to honor the dedication of key leaders and their work to support mentoring, to celebrate exemplary mentoring programs and to raise funds to support the Mentoring Partnership.

PRSA Pittsburgh's Public Service Committee is working with the Mentoring Partnership on this year's event. From coordinating logistics and generating publicity to securing sponsorships and everything in between, the Public Service Committee has been charged to make 2009's Magic of Mentoring event the best one yet.

This year's event will feature a spectacular silent auction and special recognition to the Burke Family (Charlie, Patsy, Steve & Chip) as well as local mentoring honorees.

WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Come to the event. Join us on October 29, 2009 at Heinz Field for cocktails, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and decadent desserts while we celebrate the Magic of Mentoring. You'll have the opportunity to network, catch up with friends and colleagues and rub elbows with local celebrities. Register for the event online by visiting the Magic of Mentoring website at http://www.mentoringpittsburgh.org/news-and-events_magic-mentoring-09.aspx .

Sponsor the Magic of Mentoring. Encourage your workplace to join corporate sponsors that include PNC and Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield in supporting the Magic of Mentoring. Sponsorship packages are available in a variety of denominations and include an array of benefits, including recognition in the event program and prominent display of your company's logo. Secure a sponsorship by contacting Sarah Cassella (SACassella@uss.com) or Stacey Pabis (babyaksm@gmail.com).

Donate to the Silent Auction. One of the highlights of the event, the silent auction draws friendly competition as unique experiences, sports memorabilia and event packages are offered to the highest bidder. PRSA Pittsburgh has already contributed a behind-the-scenes tour of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and we encourage fellow members to consider making an in-kind contribution to help make the auction a success. For more information or to donate an item, please email Sarah Cassella (SACassella@uss.com) or Stacey Pabis (babyaksm@gmail.com).

Advertise in the program. Would your business or organization benefit from reaching approximately 1,200 people in Southwestern Pennsylvania? Then, support the Mentoring Partnership while getting your message in front of a crucial audience by advertising in the Magic of Mentoring program! Ads only cost $500 for a full page, $250 for a half-page and $150 for a quarter-page. Take advantage of this great opportunity today. Contact Kristan Allen (kristan.allen@ketchum.com) or Shilo Raube (shiloraube@gmail.com) for details. (Artwork is due October 1, 2009, and space is limited!)

Thank you in advance for your support.

2009 PRSA Pittsburgh Public Service Committee

Shilo Raube (chair), Kristan Allen, Elizabeth Bacheson, Suzanne Basista , Emily Bayer, Sarah Cassella, Dana Hanzlik, Sarah McCluan, and Stacey Pabis.

Registration form

Make connections at BizMix.

Join the Pittsburgh Business Times and our partners to mix, mingle and network with Pittsburgh business professionals at our first in a series of BizMix evening networking events. This is also a great opportunity to meet and visit with Business Times editors, reporters and staff in an informal setting.

With the economy challenged, now is the time to reach out and expand your base of professional contacts. BizMix is a way to make those connections that will help you grow your business. Bring your business cards and get ready to make new acquaintances. Most of this open-house style event will be informal networking.

This first event will be held at the LeMont on Thursday, July 16th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Reservations are $25 and include hors d'oeuvres and two drinks. Early registration is strongly encouraged since space is limited. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows at a cost of $35 at the door.

Bring a friend and stay afterward for a delicious dinner. In celebration of their 50th anniversary, the LeMont is offering a special $50 Prix Fixe Menu for Two which includes a LeMont salad and choice of entree with vegetable or starch. The $50 Dinner for Two does not include tax and gratuity. This offer is valid Sundays through Fridays only and excludes holidays or Fireworks Nights.

Payment for BizMix must be received prior to the event. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the event. For questions or additional information, contact Kelli Komondor at 412-208-3845 or kkomondor@bizjournals.com.

Want to showcase your product or service at BizMix? There are a limited number of display tables available for purchase at this event. Please contact Dena Trusiak at 412-208-3814 for information and pricing.

Event Sponsors: Email your favorite LeMont memories to LeMont50th@LeMontPittsburgh.com

Jim Toner's Wealth Builders hosts FREE Real Estate Investing Workshop!

Have you ever wondered if Real Estate Investing would be right for you?
Do you really have what it takes to be successful?

Q: Is real estate still a good investment?

A: Yes! No matter what the economy is doing, houses will always hold more potential for profit than just about any other business you can transact. There will always be families and individuals who want and need to buy a house. By the same token there will always be people who need to sell a house. Once you understand the mechanisms involved, all you have to do as an investor is put those two parties together and reap the profit. That's an oversimplification of course so the important thing is to learn the proper steps to take, the contacts to know and the ways to maximize your profit. There are many ways to learn, but we have found that learning from someone who is experienced and can show you the ropes works best.

Q: How much can I make?

A: That depends on many factors, including you! There are hundreds of homes bought and sold every month, right here, in your own town. Someone earned a profit on every transaction. How many do you want? How many would you need to change your financial picture? Are you willing to invest the time and effort to get the training you need to turn this possibility into reality in your life? Andrew Carnegie said "more millionaires have created their wealth through real estate than any other endeavor" In other words, your potential is unlimited.

Q: Can anybody do it?

A: The beauty of the real estate business is that it doesn't take a college degree, you don't have to take a state exam and you don't need to join a special association. With your intelligence, some basic tools like a computer, a fax machine and a phone, you can be in business just as soon as you're ready. We have mentored single moms, attorneys, contractors, self-employed people, unemployed - you name it. The key is to get you to the point where you are confident - where you know what you're doing... and it shows. Some people are naturally self-confidant. Others can really benefit by knowing their Wealth Builders Mentor is always available to answer questions.

Who can answer your Real Estate Investing questions?
WE CAN!

Register for our FREE workshop and discover if Real Estate Investing is right for you.. Seating is limited. Call now to register!

Wednesday, August 12th

The Success Center
324 Main St.
Irwin, Pa. 15642

-OR-

Thursday, August 13th

The Crown Plaza-Across from South Hills Village Mall

Seating is limited so register now! Call 412-673-9800.
Register Online: www.jimtonerswealthbuilders.com

Join the Pittsburgh Business Times and our partners to mix, mingle and network with Pittsburgh business professionals at BizMix, an evening networking event presented by the Business Times. This is also a great opportunity to meet and visit with Business Times editors, reporters and staff in an informal setting.

Thursday, February 4, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Cost is $35 and includes hors d'oeuvres and two drinks.
Suggested dress: Business and Business Casual
Early registration is encouraged since space is limited and we expect to sell out.

For more information, contact Kelli Komondor at kkomondor@bizjournals.com or 412-208-3845.

Register online today: http://events.bizjournals.com/event/16191

Jim Toner's Wealth Builders hosts FREE Real Estate Investing Workshop!

Have you ever wondered if Real Estate Investing would be right for you?
Do you really have what it takes to be successful?

Q: Is real estate still a good investment?

A: Yes! No matter what the economy is doing, houses will always hold more potential for profit than just about any other business you can transact. There will always be families and individuals who want and need to buy a house. By the same token there will always be people who need to sell a house. Once you understand the mechanisms involved, all you have to do as an investor is put those two parties together and reap the profit. That's an oversimplification of course so the important thing is to learn the proper steps to take, the contacts to know and the ways to maximize your profit. There are many ways to learn, but we have found that learning from someone who is experienced and can show you the ropes works best.

Q: How much can I make?

A: That depends on many factors, including you! There are hundreds of homes bought and sold every month, right here, in your own town. Someone earned a profit on every transaction. How many do you want? How many would you need to change your financial picture? Are you willing to invest the time and effort to get the training you need to turn this possibility into reality in your life? Andrew Carnegie said "more millionaires have created their wealth through real estate than any other endeavor" In other words, your potential is unlimited.

Q: Can anybody do it?

A: The beauty of the real estate business is that it doesn't take a college degree, you don't have to take a state exam and you don't need to join a special association. With your intelligence, some basic tools like a computer, a fax machine and a phone, you can be in business just as soon as you're ready. We have mentored single moms, attorneys, contractors, self-employed people, unemployed - you name it. The key is to get you to the point where you are confident - where you know what you're doing... and it shows. Some people are naturally self-confidant. Others can really benefit by knowing their Wealth Builders Mentor is always available to answer questions.

Who can answer your Real Estate Investing questions?
WE CAN!

Register for our FREE workshop and discover if Real Estate Investing is right for you.. Seating is limited. Call now to register!

Wednesday, August 12th

The Success Center
324 Main St.
Irwin, Pa. 15642

-OR-

Thursday, August 13th

The Crown Plaza-Across from South Hills Village Mall

Seating is limited so register now! Call 412-673-9800.
Register Online: www.jimtonerswealthbuilders.com

Free Real Estate Investing Workshop - BRAND NEW 'Instant Investor'

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH - 7PM

Join professional real estate investor Jim Toner and his team of investment specialists for this FREE workshop.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and change your life for the better.
NO High Pressure Sales Pitches-No Obligation

There is no better time than RIGHT NOW!

Location:

The Success Center

324 Main Street

Irwin, Pa 15642

Register TODAY: call 412-673-9800 or www.jimtonerswealthbuilders.com

Seating is limited and we are usually filled to capacity...register today to reserve your seat. Bring a friend!

Last year body language expert, and University of Pittsburgh professor, Bill Acheson spoke at what came to be OVConnect's largest and most well-received event of its existence.  Through his generosity and the good grace of Zeus, Bill's agreed to come back down on Thursday August 20th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

If you saw him last year, you won't want to miss this year's event.  Seriously, this guy's for real.  He's spoken all ovre the world to Fortune 500 companies and even developed custom programs for sales teams for major global organizations.  

Bill will present even more information this year in two specific areas: Professional (e.g. reading the body movements of a prospective client) and Social (e.g. what it means when your date has her or his feet pointed towards you when speaking). Through his 'edutainment', you'll be laughing so hard you won't realize how much you learned until the evening ends.

To give you an idea of what you should expect, here are some specific topics Bill adressed during last year's presentation:

What a handshake tells you
How to identify deception from both competent and incompetent liars
The differences in peripheral vision between men and women
How can you demonstrate your own personal authority without saying a word
Understanding the basis of rapport building from listening behavior to conscious and subconscious nonverbal cues

http://www.ovconnect.org/events/bill-acheson.html

 "We have intentionally designed this conference and looked for speakers that cut across different business sectors and industries in order to expose everyone involved (speakers and attendees alike) to new and different ideas. It's our philosophy that someone working at a Fortune 500 company has as much to learn from a small Mom & Pop business about the application of social media, as well as the other way around. If you are open-minded and willing to go outside your comfort zone, then this conference is for you. If you're not open-minded, well, we'd still like to have you attend and see if we can change that."

We are looking for speakers, sponsors, and attendees for this event. Please visit www.cooltwitterconferences.com for additional information.

When looking for work, assignments, or career advancements, it's all about who you know.

Kick of the holiday season by expanding your circle of friends and professional contacts at IABC/Pittsburgh's Speed Networking Happy Hour!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania
337 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA

Cost: $10 (includes appetizers)

For more information and to register, please visit our Web site at http://pittsburgh.iabc.com.

Join the Pittsburgh Chapter of 85 Broads for a holiday happy hour. Since our launch event was a huge success, we are holding a happy hour to continue the excitement. Come and enjoy good conversation, good drinks and donate to a good cause. We are asking each attendee to bring $5 to donate to the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh to help women and children of the city have a better holiday season.

Location: Firehouse Lounge
2216 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Date: Thursday, Devember 17, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Fee: $5 donation
RSVP: pittsburgh@85broads.com

The Broad Residency is actively recruiting private and non-profit sector Pittsburgh area professionals and offering a $10K signing bonus. On 1/12, they are hosting a networking event with other progressive K-12 education organizations:

Come and be inspired,
Create new connections,
Make new friends,
And explore what your life and career could be...

Come join us for appetizers, drinks and the chance to:

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Location: Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, 111 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Expected Participating Organizations: The Broad Residency (now accepting applications and offering a $10K signing bonus for Pittsburgh placements), Leadership PIttsburgh, Coro Pittsburgh, The New Teacher Project

Light refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited, and these events filled to capacity in NYC and Chicago so RSVP now at the link below:

http://broadresidency.org/events.html

Lessons of Victory: How to Make Online Campaigning Work for Your Organization
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
10:00am-12:00pmEST
Webinar

In the world of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs, and online fundraising campaigns, the internet provides a never ending opportunity to engage youth, families, and stakeholders. Often the depth and evolution of this media can be intimidating or overwhelming. Join us as Ian Storrar, COO of Mobilize.org offers his insight and expertise in this training session focusing on fundamental online best practices for your organization and its audience. From recruiting and incentivizing grassroots e-advocates to advertising, this session will reveal secrets of online messaging, advocacy, and mobilization. Geared towards development, management and outreach staff this session will highlight lessons from recent successful political campaigns and show how they can be applied for high impact into the nonprofit world.
Members $45, Non-Members $55.
Visit http://www.manynet.org/events/eventcalendar.aspx to register now.

All Network Pittsburgh Members who register for this event will recieve the member rate!

http://stcpgh.org

Employment Roundtable, Feb. 20, 2010

Date: Saturday, February 20th
Time: 9am-12pm
Place: Duquesne University, Duquesne Union Room 613
Cost: $15 Members
$20 Non-members
$10 Unemployed
Students: Free with valid ID

This year's theme is "Spreading The Word – Networking & Communication". New this year will be not only the location, but we are also inviting members of other organizations such as PAPEN, SEEKERS, and the students of Duquesne University.

Table topics being considered:

• Resume Reviews by Chuck Lanigan
• Stress Relief by Laurel Patterson
• Smart Reader Seminar by Roosevelt Dalton of the Pittsburgh Business Times
• Self Employment - A Viable Alternative by Marty Stahl of Working Order
• Two more speakers are tenetively scheduled to attend, but their response has been delayed due to the weather.
  

RSVP  via PayPal on the STC PGH website or RSVP with employment@stcpgh.org and pay at the door.

• What has The Pittsburgh Summit 2009 led to?
• Exclusive G-20 Midnight Radio performance by Bricolage Theatre Company
• Warhol Museum as an international ambassador
• How Pittsburgh citizens can be global champions

February 24th, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Bricolage Theatre Company
(Caddy Corner to the August Wilson Center)
937 Liberty Avenue, Downtown

Seating is LIMITED

RSVP www.lpinc.org/community_events.asp
$15 General | $12 LPI Connective Members & Chamber of Commerce Members
Hors d'oeuvres & cash bar
412.392.4505 | office@lpinc.org

Applications and Schedules for Leadership Pittsburgh and Leadership Development Initiative
for 2010-2011 available now at www.lpinc.org

GlobalPittsburgh Office, Centre City Tower, 650 Smithfield Street, Suite 1180, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Join us for an open house to learn more about GlobalPittsburgh (formerly Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors). Hosts, friends, students, members and supporters are welcome. Food, beverages, entertainment and prizes!
FREE, but registration is required for building security list.

Contact: Call 412-392-4513 or email tcbuell@versopartners.com.

Check our website at www.globalpittsburgh.org

On April 21, 2010 GlobalPittsburgh (formerly the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors) will host the International Bridge Awards capturing the true spirit of international diversity in Pittsburgh region. Embassy and Consulate representatives from 50 countries have been invited as we highlight the continuing economic and environmental transformation that led to Pittsburgh's selection as host of the G-20 Summit 2009.

The International Bridge Awards event is the centerpiece of the GlobalPittsburgh Energy, Environment & Education Showcase, a two-day series of tours, panel discussions and presentations highlighting the Greater Pittsburgh Region's leadership and centers of excellence in these key fields for invited dignitaries on April 21-22, 2010.

The International Bridge Awards 2010 event will be held at Heinz Field East Club Lounge. Service will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar with 500 attendees.

GlobalPittsburgh is currently offering sponsorship opportunities for the 2010 event.

Reservations are $95 per person, of which $50 can be considered a charitable donation. For reservations, please call 412-392-4513 or send email to tcbuell@versopartners.com.

PRSA Pittsburgh Coffee Meet-Up

On Thursday, May 13, grab a cup of coffee and start the day out by networking with other public relations professionals.  It's a great opportunity to meet new people in the field or catch up with old friends.  Coffee and pastries will be provided.

When:  Thursday, May 13, 2010

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Where:  21st Street Coffee, Strip District, 50, 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

RSVP:  http://www.tinyurl.com/PRSAPghCoffeeMeetUp

Bring a business card...one lucky attendee will win a gift card to 21st Street Coffee!

GlobalPittsburgh has teamed up with the British America Business Council and Club Canada to host the Spring Fling International Networking Event on Thursday May 20, 2010 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Tonic Bar & Grill (upstairs) at 10th St. & Liberty Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh. Bring your friends!

We'll be serving light snacks, and there will be a cash bar. There's no charge, but let us know you're coming by calling Tim or Pat at 412-392-4513, or send us an email to info@pciv.org.

Do you want to show your interns how much you appreciate them? Do you want to let other area interns know about your internship program? Sign your interns up for the Interns Summer Program 2010!

The Interns Summer Program 2010 is a series of events that highlight the Pittsburgh region. The Summer Program, as part of your internship program, allows your intern to talk with other interns and community members about your organization!

The Summer Program adds value to any company's internship program, by providing interns with a social outlet, allowing them to network with one another, and serving as ambassadors for their company or university. The greatest outcome of the Summer Program is showcasing the region to hundreds of interns, the majority of whom are not from Pittsburgh. Historically, internships often transition into full-time job offers, thus retaining a good number of talented young people and adding them to the region's workforce. The cost of the Summer Program is $50 per intern, which gives them all-access to each of the events listed below:

♦ June 8, 2010 - Kick-Off Speed Networking Event @ Alcoa Headquarters 6pm - 8pm
♦ June 12, 2010 - Sole City Tours "A Little Lola Stroll" in Lawrenceville 11am - 2pm
♦ June 17, 2010 - Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History Tour 6pm - 8pm
♦ June 22, 2010 - Intern Appreciation WYEP Music Taste Test @ WYEP Studio 6pm - 8pm
♦ June 26, 2010 - Pittsburgh Cares "Service Crawl" in Shadyside 11am - 3pm
♦ June 29, 2010 - ETC Tour @ Carnegie Mellon Univ. 6pm - 8pm
♦ July 7, 2010 - Kayaking Pittsburgh's North Shore 5:30pm - 8:30pm
♦ July 14, 2010 - Discover Pittsburgh 6pm - 9pm
♦ July 15, 2010 - Karaoke Night @ Ava Lounge 6pm - 9pm
♦ July 19, 2010 - Employer Appreciation WYEP Music Taste Test 5:30pm
♦ July 21, 2010 - PGH Pirates vs. ML Brewers 6:30pm - (Game 7:05)
♦ July 26, 2010 - Fashion Show with PYP @ Bossa Nova time TBD
♦ July 29, 2010 - Fitness in the Park Event @ South Side Park 6pm - 8pm

PYP members can send their interns for just $40 per intern!

Registration deadline is June 4th!
Contact Trisha Ross at tross@coropittsburgh.org to register your interns!

Hi everyone!
This is our monthly event now held at Little E\'s Jazz Club in Pittsburgh. America's most livable city.

I have been fortunate to put on this event now for a little over a year. Over 2,000 people have attended this event since it's inception.
Folks get a chance to meet other Jazz fans, get away from the house... for a few hours as well as enjoy great music food and drink. We also give away CD's and have lots of fun, of course. It's a great way to entertain weekend guests and show them part of our awsome Jazz scene. And....there\'s no charge to attend!!!

Our "house band" for the event is Luther DeJaurnett, Vince Taglieri and Howie Alexander. We also have guest musicians sit in on the session each month.

The event is sponsored by The New Pittsburgh Courier, Soul-Patrol.com, Nu Groove Records and Shanachie Entertainment

Hey Networkers!

My chapter of BNI is hosting a Visitor's Day on Wednesday May 26th, 7 AM @ The Holiday Inn RIDC Park.  Please RSVP to scot.edgell@comcast.net by THIS FRIDAY May 21 if you're interested in attending.  The fee is $10 and will include lite fare for breakfast. 

If you've always been curious about BNI, this would be a great way to see what it's about, and introduce your business to our group.  There is NO OBLIGATION on your part to join, but if you're serious about increasing your referral base, then this might be just what you've been looking for!!

Have a great day!!

Scot Edgell

http://fwd4.me/OzO

Business Leads Exchange Networking Lunch

http://www.BLXNetworking.com

Where:Comfort Inn

Harmarville

When: June 23,2010

Price: $15.00 - Includes Your Lunch, Drink, Dessert and Tip!

You Must R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 21, 2010

Who can attend, this group is made up of entrepreneurs and sales professionals who are looking to help other people increase their business while in turn also increasing their own.

YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND

Email Carol@CarolBrineyWorkFromHome.com

For More Information Call Carol Briney 412.781.8773

JTWB International is heading to Vegas and you should be too! Get motivated, get connected, get to this workshop! For more info go to: http://jtwblasvegas.com/

Also, to download a free copy of Jim Toner\'s book \"20 Insider Secrets\" go to: www.creatingwealth101.com

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

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!