Thu

Mar 07

+ Add to Calendar 03/07/2024 12:00PM 03/07/2024 1:00PM America/New_York Webinar: Independent Contractor Or Employee? Classification Do's & Don'ts While Independent Contractors may be a necessary and strategic component to your business, the IRS, Workers Compensation, Department of Labor and other state agencies are concerned with whether a worker has been misclassified. During this webinar, we will discuss nuanced differences among various tests deployed for determining the status of workers as either employees or independent contractors, including discussion of the January 9, 2024, Department of Labor ruling favoring employee status. These designations have substantial consequences in the event of misclassification. We'll also discuss the Pros & Cons of Each: - How to decide whether to hire a contractor vs. employee; - Documentation necessary to prove workers qualify as independent contractors; - Benefits of hiring an independent contractor or employee; and - When you would want to hire an employee instead of a contractor. Speaker: Beth A. Slagle, Partner | Meyer, Unkovic & Scott To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32429 online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com

Sat

Mar 09

+ Add to Calendar 03/09/2024 8:00AM 03/10/2024 5:00PM America/New_York ServSafe® Food Manager Certification ServSafe is a food safety training administered by the U.S. National Restaurant Association which prepares food industry leaders to implement essential public health practices and create a culture of food safety. Pennsylvania law requires at least one employee per licensed food facility to hold a nationally recognized food manager certification during all hours of operation. ServSafe Manager Certification training, offered in collaboration with the Center for Regional Agriculture and Food Transformation (CRAFT) , is held in two 8-hour sessions, with the exam held in the latter part of the second session. The training consists of a mix of slides, videos, and group activities that cover many topics that relate to running a safe and healthy food business including: foodborne microorganisms and allergens, the flow of food, food safety management systems, pest management, and cleaning and sanitation. Upon successful completion of the training and exam, certification is valid for five years. With the support of a grant we have a limited number of partial scholarships to reduce the cost for Women and BIPOC owned business located in Allegheny County. If interested, please contact Rachel Webber, R.Webber@Chatham.edu or 412-365-1419 To register for the Workshop, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32346 Chatham University, 107 Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15232 Rachel Webber r.webber@dbcp999.com

Thu

Mar 14

+ Add to Calendar 03/14/2024 6:00PM 03/14/2024 7:30PM America/New_York 2023-2024 Elsie Hillman Chair in Women and Politics: Soledad O'Brien As host of the weekly political magazine show Matter of Fact, Soledad O’Brien expands the conversation around the day’s most important issues by engaging in a more inclusive dialogue with decision makers who are shaping the new American political landscape. In this public lecture, Soledad will share her commitment to introducing the under-voiced into the national conversation, and offer powerful insights on the impact of highlighting these perspectives on individuals across the country. Soledad will reflect on her goal to bring the news above the noise created by the traditional media cycle, and offer a renewed outlook on the issues and dialogue that matter most. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32086 Campbell Memorial Chapel Annie Guadagnino pcwp@dbcp999.com

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Tue

Mar 19

+ Add to Calendar 03/19/2024 6:00PM 03/19/2024 8:00PM America/New_York
Registration is Full, please contact alumni@dbcp999.com for more information!

Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership featuring Elise Robertson in a One-Woman Show about Rachel Carson Thank you for your interest in attending the 2024 Spring Hollander Lecture with Elise Robertson! Due to the overwhelming response to this event, we have reached capacity. If you would like to join the waitlist, please email alumni@dbcp999.com with your full name, any guest names, email address and phone number. Please join us for a Pre-Lecture Reception at 6:00 p.m. and a One-Woman Show about Rachel Carson featuring Elise Robertson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Understanding Rachel, Explore Silent Spring author Rachel Carson’s nature in this wildly inventive lecture/performance by fellow Pittsburgher Elise Robertson, who inhabits multiple characters and uses found objects and visual imagery to interweave her own messy coming-of-age with Rachel’s, as they struggle with their identities as artists, mothers, and truth-tellers. Elise Robertson, was born (60 years later) just a few miles from where Rachel Carson also grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and developed a similar love for nature exploring the same woods and streams. She graduated from Northwestern University's theatre department with concentrations in performance studies and fine art. As a writer/director, Elise is known for her dramatic adaptations of literary works for PBS, including Peabody-nominated Ralph Ellison's King of the Bingo Game, and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Sensible Thing. In 2019 she directed the award-winning short film Darling, Darling, Wendy, a dark reimagining of the Peter Pan story from Wendy's perspective, which has screened all over the world. As an actor, Elise has 100+ film, tv and commercial acting credits, including Academy Award nominee American Sniper, NCIS, This Is Us and many more. She is currently recurring on Amazon Studios' The Power and Freeform's Good Trouble. Elise loves a good story, and believes that the worlds we imagine have the power to transform the one we live in. A mother of two girls, she hopes to create content that is inclusive, inspiring and female-positive. Imagining Rachel is her first foray into solo performance. For more information about the lecture and award, visit Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Women's Leadership Lecture and Award! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32386 Eddy Theater, Shadyside Campus Thea Kalcevic alumni@dbcp999.com

Tue

Mar 19

+ Add to Calendar 03/19/2024 12:00PM 04/16/2024 2:00PM America/New_York Digital Service Training Series: Websites that Work - Turning Visits into Value This four-part training series is designed for small business owners interested in understanding the essence of creating effective websites. The series not only covers the foundational aspects of website strategy but also dives deep into advanced strategies that make websites stand out. Through a blend of lectures, collaborative discussions, and real-world applications, business owners will gain comprehensive insights into website creation, ensuring their digital presence aligns with their business goals. The goal of this series is for business owners to leave with a website they’ve built that brings value to their business. The training series will run on Tuesdays from 12:00PM-2:00PM on March 19, March 26, April 9 and April 16 at Chatham University Eastside Building. This is a hands-on, interactive training series and participants are expected to attend all four sessions. After each training session participants will be asked to complete an assignment before the next session. To participate in this training series, you must have access to a laptop and have a website domain established. The training series is limited to 15 participants. Any size business is welcome and is beneficial for new and existing websites.. - Session 1 - March 19: Introduction to Website Strategy (Platform Analysis, Brand Position, User Intent, and Data Analysis). - Session 2 - March 26: Website Strategy Deep Dive (Real-world website strategy challenges and experiences, performance tracking). - Session 3 - April 9: Website Tools and Beyond (ADA Compliance, Mobile Responsiveness, Social Media, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, Intellectual Property, E-commerce, and Digital Asset Creation). - Session 4 - April 16: Website Review & Feedback (Present and Review each participants’ website and provide feedback on improving website strategy, website design and optimization). Facilitators: Meesha Gerhart, CEO, RedTree Web Designs Auldyn Matthews-McGee, Founder, Auldyn Matthews Consulting, LLC & Assistant Teaching Professor at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. To Register for Training Series, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32465 Chatham Eastside - 6585 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206 Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com

Thu

Mar 21

+ Add to Calendar 03/21/2024 5:30PM 03/21/2024 7:30PM America/New_York Think Beyond the Bank - Alternative Funding for Your Small Business Hosted by the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship and Riverside Center for Innovation. Traditional bank funding isn’t always the right fit for a small business. In the Think Beyond the Bank workshop small business owners will hear from local organizations about alternative finance opportunities available to them. This panel discussion will feature representatives from the alternative finance, non-profit lenders, and economic development agencies across the region. Speakers include Allegheny County Economic Development, Allegheny County Financial Empowerment Center,Bridgeway Capital, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Honeycomb Credit,Kiva Pgh, Pursuit Lending,Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, and Washington County Council on Economic Development. Additional panelists to be determined. To register for the Event, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32427 University of Pittsburgh Community Engagement Center, 622 N. Homewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Rachel Webber womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com

Thu

Mar 21

+ Add to Calendar 03/21/2024 12:00PM 03/21/2024 1:00PM America/New_York Webinar: Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) may be the most transformative piece of legislation in recent memory. For the first time, a nationwide database of companies and their beneficial owners is being created in order to assist law enforcement in detecting and preventing terrorism, money laundering and other misconduct through business entities. The CTA is the culmination of more than a decade of congressional efforts. Prior to CTA, the burden of collecting beneficial ownership information was squarely on financial institutions. Now, the CTA will shift this burden to those business entities that fall under the purview of the CTA . During this webinar, we will discuss: - How the CTA came about - What the framework looks like - Who is bound by the CTA - The impact we can expect after the CTA is fully implemented Speakers: Maxwell Briskman Stanfield, Partner | Meyer, Unkovic & Scott Beth A. Slagle, Partner | Meyer, Unkovic & Scott To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32428 Online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com

Tue

Apr 02

+ Add to Calendar 04/02/2024 5:30PM 04/02/2024 8:00PM America/New_York Just Films: Hysterical Hysterical is an honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender. Just Films is a collaboration of six organizations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania committed to women, girls, gender equity, and social justice: Black Women’s Policy Center, Chatham University Art & Design Department and Women’s Institute, MomsWork Powered by NCJW Pittsburgh, Women and Girls Foundation, Women’s Law Project, and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. We believe in the power of film to promote conversations about social, political, and economic change. We also believe in engaging the community broadly and deeply in dialogue as we pursue equality together. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=31746 Eddy Theater Women's Institute WomensInstitute@dbcp999.com

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Thu

Apr 11

+ Add to Calendar 04/11/2024 5:00PM 04/11/2024 6:30PM America/New_York Annual Celebration of Women's Leadership & Gender Equity Annual presentation of the Women's Leadership Certificates, Triota honors society pins and cords, and celebration of all things women's leadership and gender equity at Chatham. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32321 Jessie Ramey jramey@dbcp999.com

Fri

Apr 12

+ Add to Calendar 04/12/2024 7:00PM 04/12/2024 9:00PM America/New_York Clare Beams "The Garden" Book Celebration Book celebration and reading with Clare Beams, author of "The Garden." A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 AT LITHUB AND BOOKSHOP.ORG Presented by the MFA program. Co-sponsored by the Women's Institute. Books by White Whale Bookstore. The discovery of a secret garden with unknown powers fuels this page-turning and psychologically thrilling tale of women yearning to become mothers and the ways the female body has always been policed and manipulated, from the award-winning author of The Illness Lesson (“A masterpiece” – Elizabeth Gilbert) In 1948, Irene Willard, who’s had five previous miscarriages in a quest to give her beloved husband the child he desperately desires and is now pregnant again, comes to an isolated house-cum-hospital in the Berkshires, run by a husband-and-wife team of doctors who are pioneering a cure for her condition. Warily, she enlists herself in the efforts of the Doctors Hall to “rectify the maternal environment,” both physical and psychological. In the meantime, she also discovers a long-forgotten walled garden on the spacious grounds, a place imbued with its own powers and pulls. As the doctors’ plans begin to crumble, Irene and her fellow patients make a desperate bid to harness the power of the garden for themselves—and must face the incalculable risks associated with such incalculable rewards. With shades of Shirley Jackson and Rosemary’s Baby, The Garden delves into the territory of motherhood, childbirth, the mysteries of the female body, and the ways it has always been controlled and corralled. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32468 Mellon Board Room Women's Institute WomensInstitute@dbcp999.com

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Wed

Apr 17

+ Add to Calendar 04/17/2024 12:00PM 04/17/2024 1:00PM America/New_York Webinar: SBA Loan Programs and Lender Match Do you need access to capital to start or grow your business? The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a variety of guaranteed loan programs for all kinds of small business ventures. SBA Western Pennsylvania Lender Relations Specialist, Lynn Ann Vozniak will give an overview of the SBA guaranteed loan programs 7(a), 504, and Microloan, eligibility requirements, and how to use the Lender Match platform to find SBA-qualified lenders that meet your financial needs. Chatham Women’s Business Center will share information about its funding clinic and counseling services to assist with identifying funding sources and loan applications. To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32479 Online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com

Fri

Apr 19

+ Add to Calendar 04/19/2024 5:30PM 04/19/2024 7:00PM America/New_York Women of Color in Pennsylvania Politics Networking Mixer As an extension of Ready to Run Pittsburgh, the PCWP is hosting a networking mixer to help participants meet each other and the members of our "Women of Color in Pennsylvania Politics" panel. Wine and cheese will be served. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32435 Mellon Living Room Annie Guadagnino pcwp@dbcp999.com

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Wed

May 01

+ Add to Calendar 05/01/2024 6:00PM 06/05/2024 8:00PM America/New_York Concept to Launch - Hybrid "Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business. Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on May 1st and ending on June 5th. The Summer program will be offered in a hybrid model at a reduced rate of $55. The program is capped at 25 participants. The first five classes will be held online via Zoom, and the last class will be held in person on June 5th at Chatham Eastside, 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate for remaining classes. Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete four or more classes live. Classes focus on: - Developing the business concept - Identifying target customers and markets - Marketing strategies - Foundational operations of your business - Basic financials - Legal business entities - Developing and delivering your “pitch” Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go To view the syllabus for the Concept to Launch program: Click here To register, click here. .Event page: http://mb3pqm.dbcp999.com/events/details.cfm?eventID=32467 In Person Class: Chatham Eastside, 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Online Class: Zoom Rachel Webber womens-entrepreneurship@dbcp999.com