, PA

Set you and your company head and shoulders above your competition from the very first meeting you have with the Small Business Representative, Contracting Officer or Program Manager. We’ll cover how to request an in-person meeting, the recommended pre-meeting research, documentation to take with you, discussion points, and post-meeting follow-up. Course Instructor: Gloria Larkin, President, TargetGov, Co-Chair, WIPP Procurement Committee and WIPP National Partner. Visit www.WIPP.org to register or for more information ]]> 3/17/20105:00pm - 8:00pm

Westmoreland Community Action
226 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg, PA

Event: Core Four Business Planning Course (6 week session) Type: TRAINING Event Cost: $198.00 Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Start Time: 5:00 PM End Time: 8:00 PM Location: Westmoreland Community Action 226 South Maple Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601 724-830-4625 Description: Seton Hill University’s E-Magnify women’s business center is offering the CORE FOUR® Business Planning Course, to help you develop your ideas for starting a new business or growing a current business. You will gain a better understanding of the business planning process and how to write a thorough, concise business plan. Topics include: •Marketing Plan Preparation •Business Plan Preparation •Cash Flow Projections •Business Operating Procedures Partial Scholarships may be available and applications may be made by contacting E-Magnify at 724-830-4625 or via email to markle@setonhill.edu Parking lots adjacent to building, located on S. Maple Ave. and West 3rd St. Metered spaces are free after 5:00pm. ]]> 3/18/201011:30 - 1:30

Rivers Club
, PA

How do you manage a company with triple digit growth? Join us on March 18, 2010 at the Rivers Club for a lively discussion about rapid growth with some of the leaders of the 2009 Pittsburgh 100. Their perspectives on achieving, maintaining and, in some cases, dealing with rapid growth are sure to provide you with valuable insight for your own business operation The panelists will be: Brian Cullen, SingleSource Property Solutions Susan Redmond, Kb Port Charles Sanders, Urban Settlement Services The panel will be moderated by: Lauren Lawley Head, Editor, Pittsburgh Business Times This event begins with networking at 11:30 a.m. Lunch starts at noon. The panel will begin at 12:30 p.m. and finish after Q&A from the audience at 1:30 p.m. This event kicks off the nomination period for the 2010 Pittsburgh 100, which honors the regions fastest-growing, privately held firms. The ranking is based on percentage growth between 2007 and 2009. If you'd like to enter your company for consideration, go to http://pittsburgh.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/nomination/4051 or contact Tomdee Simpson, tsimpson@bizjournals.com for more information. "The Secrets of Pittsburgh's Fastest-Growing Companies" is presented by First Niagara and sponsors Malin Bergquist, Comcast Business Class, Rothman Gordon and Slippery Rock University. Event Ticket Pricing Tickets are $50 for Business Times subscribers, $70 for non-subscribers. Tables of 10 are $475 and $675. Payment must be received prior to the event Register early as seating is limited and will fill up quickly. Cancellation Policy No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the event. If a cancellation has not been received and you do not attend you are still responsible for payment of your reservation. Walk-ins Walk-ins pay $70 at the door. We will try to accommodate individuals wishing to register the day of the event, but seating is limited and there is no guarantee. We strongly encourage you to register in advance. Subscription Package If you are not a print subscriber, you may purchase a special package that includes a one-year subscription and reservation to this event. Contact Michele Broda at 412-208-3817 or at mbroda@bizjournals.com for more details. ENTER THE 2010 PITTSBURGH 100 If your company's gross revenues grew between 2007 and 2009, you may qualify for the 2010 Pittsburgh 100. For more information, contact Richard Cerilli, rcerilli@bizjournals.com or 412-208-3815. ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS •Your nametag serves as your ticket to the event. You will not be mailed paper tickets. •Please be sure to fill out your guest names and companies completely when registering. •All payments must be made before the event in order to hold your reservation. •Parking will not be validated. •Business Attire. ]]> 3/19/201011:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Omni WIlliam Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA

Join the Women's Group of the American Forest Foundation for conservation, conversation, lunch, and leadership. Learn about the American Forest Foundation, meet the 10 "First to Commit" Women in the Pittsbrugh region, and hear about environmental education and conservation by Rose Lane Leavell, conservationist and wife of the keyboardist of the Rolling Stones. Tickets are $40 and include lunch. To register visit: https://regonline.com/AFFluncheon or contact Laura Tuel, 202.463.2585. ]]> 3/23/20109am - 12pm

Rockwell Hall
Dusquesne University
, PA

QuickBooks is the number one management and accounting tool utilized by start-ups and small business entrepreneurs. Do you want to broaden your Quickbooks skills? Would you like to become more efficient in processing your day-to-day work? Who Should Attend?: Those individuals who would like to become more efficient in processing their day to day work, and also learn how to save their business both time and money through the use of this software! The class will be conducted by Dennis Piper and Associates, an accountant with over 18 years experience. This firm has tremendous experience with working closely with small-mid sized clients to develop, train and enhance accounting processes through this QuickBooks software. Please visit their website at www.dennispiperassociates.com for more information! THIS IS A HANDS ON COURSE! FOR WINDOWS USERS ONLY! Topics: Review of Company Preferences Define/Modify that Company Chart of Accountants Set up and edit new vendors Process Accounts Payable Enter Manual Checks Set up and edit new customers Process Invoices Apply cash receipt and make deposits Prepare bank reconciliations For more information Visit: http://www.sbdc.duq.edu/eventDetail.cfm?id=125 ]]> 3/23/20106:00PM - 7:30PM

Seton Hill University - Cecilian Hall
One Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA

FARRELL ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP SERIES “Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Health Care Industry” Featured Speaker Daniel J. Wukich CEO, Quest Healthcare, Inc. Daniel J. Wukich is the founder and chief executive officer of Quest Healthcare Development, Inc., which includes two long-term care nursing care facilities, Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe, Pa., and William Penn Care Center in Penn Township, Pa., and Quest Realty Partnership, which has acquired over 150 acres in western Pennsylvania and developed a professional office building in Penn Township, Pa. Wukich obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Since 2001 Wukich has served as chairman of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority Board of Directors. Wukich has a family legacy at Seton Hill University; his daughter, Lynne Wukich Lippincott, of Berlin, N.J., graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in merchandising. SEATING IS LIMITED, REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED Register online at www.setonhill.edu or contact Bernadette Mendish at mendish@setonhill.edu or 724.830.4637 ]]> 3/24/20103pm