AACCWP

Networking Mixer
2017-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Manchester Bidwell Corporation, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join Corporate Sponsor Member Bill Strickland as we meet at their outdoor fountain inspired by noted Architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Come armed with business cards & make valuable new connections.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $25.00

You must RSVP By: June 20, 2017

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Accessing Capital Workshop
2017-06-14 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Come meet Neal Shipley, CEO of Capital Foundry, and his team for a capital markets discussion. Topics to be discussed include working capital management, non-dilutive capital, and other nontraditional capital options.

If you are a small business owner who has been unable to obtain traditional bank financing this workshop is for you.

Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)

You must RSVP by: June 12, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with ALCOSAN
2017-06-07 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will introduce you to ALCOSAN’s procedures on doing business. Meet their procurement and construction teams to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers.
Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with the ALCOSAN!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!
Cost: $10.00 (Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: June 5, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Joint Networking Mixer
2017-05-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Highmark Stadium, 510 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
We are partnering with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to host a wonderful evening of networking at Highmark Stadium with representatives from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
Come armed with business cards & network with your fellow Chamber members, Chamber members of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Cost: Members – You must wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00
You must RSVP By: May 23, 2017
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Financial Workshop
2017-05-11 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Come meet our Associate Member Betsy Krisher, CPA, President of
Maher Duessel, who will present the practical use of financial statements
for non-profits and small businesses. The workshop will include:

Financial Preparedness
Good Record keeping
Statement of Cash Flow

You must RSVP by: May 8, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Annual Meeting & Luncheon
2017-05-09 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Board of Directors cordially invite you to attend the
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Members Meeting: 11:00am – 11:45am
Luncheon: 12:00noon – 1:30pm
Omni William Penn Hotel
Grand Ballroom – 17th Floor

Speaker: Michael H. McGarry, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
PPG Industries, Inc.
RSVP by Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Candidates Forum
2017-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us and hear Mayoral candidates, Pittsburgh City Council candidates, and Allegheny County Council candidates answer questions that will impact businesses in Pittsburgh.
We have received confirmation for the majority of candidates. Come prepared with your questions concerning small business advancement & economic development for our region.
Mayoral Candidates
*Darlene Harris
*Mayor William Peduto
*John Welch
City Council Candidates
*Anthony Coghill
*Ashleigh Deemer
*Honorable Dan Gilman
*Honorable Theresa Kail-Smith
*Honorable R. Daniel Lavelle
*Honorable James Ellenbogen
*Honorable Edward Kress
*Honorable Robert Macey
*Honorable Charles Martoni
County Council Candidates
*Patrick Catena, Jr.
*Michael Dell
*Robert Palmosina
*Anita Prizio
*Honorable Thomas Baker

*Candidates that have confirmed participation.
^Candidates that have pending participation.
Facilitator: Rod Doss, Editor, New Pittsburgh Courier
Open to the Public / Light Refreshments / Cash Bar
RSVP by: May 1, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend

Networking Mixer
2017-04-27 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Pittsburgh, United States
Come meet our host, Dr. Anthony Hamlet, his staff from the Pittsburgh Public Schools, and special guests.
Bring your business cards & come prepared to network with your fellow Chamber members. Parking options are available both on street and in nearby paid parking lots
Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin
Hosted by: Pittsburgh Public Schools
You must RSVP by: April 25, 2017
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Workforce & The American Job Center Workshop
2017-04-27 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This interactive workshop co-facilitated by Ida Ford, PA CareerLink® of Allegheny County and Rebecca Young, Partner4Work, formerly (3 Rivers Workforce Investment Board) will discuss how the Workforce system should be utilized to create and promote jobs creation. Both organizations work to make employers aware of available hiring incentives within Southwestern PA. If you are a Human Resource professional committed to a diverse workforce population or a Fiscal Agent responsible for bottom line results, this workshop can help aid you in uncovering innovative programs to save time and money spent throughout the recruiting and hiring process. There are a variety and full range of program options including job seeking Veterans and Individuals whom have lost jobs to “no-fault” of their own.

Come learn about your options!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-04-21 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Pittsburgh, United States
Come welcome our Corporate Sponsor Jerry MacCleary, who will present an overview on Covestro and its commitment to supplier diversity.

Networking Mixer
2017-03-29 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us to see this new film from National Geographic, take an inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the world’s oldest and most enigmatic cities, through the eyes of three women who call it home. Jerusalem is the Promised Land for the Jews, the Holy Land to Christians, and the Land of the Prophets to the Muslim world.

Come armed with business cards to meet &
network with your fellow Chamber members.

Winning Sales Techniques/Keep It Simple Workshop
2017-03-21 11:30 - 13:30, 2017-02-21 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will be led by our member,
Joel Burstein, President of Keep it Simple Training and Development.
He will be discussing the greatest barriers to growing sales, why these things occur and some insights into how to overcome them.

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-03-17 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Honorable William Peduto, Mayor City of Pittsburgh

Come join us as the Mayor shares his plans on his recent activity to ensure minority and small businesses are included in the city’s economic development plans and activities.

This event is sponsored by: COMCAST

How To Do Business with Port Authority of Allegheny County
2017-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Join us for this special process and protocol workshop.
Anthony Trona, Director of Purchasing and Materials Management,
will bring his team to present information on the following:

Bus and Rail Contracts
Construction Contracts
Professional Services
Stock Inventory Items

Don’t miss it if your firm is interested in doing business with the Port Authority!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-02-17 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Anthony Hamlet, Superintendent Pittsburgh Public Schools

Join us as we welcome the new Superintendent for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and hear his plans for the school district.

*Freedman’s Bank exhibit will be on display*
Plan to arrive early to view the Freedman’s Bank Exhibit, the first bank
established to aid newly freed black men and women in their transition
to freedom after the Civil War. This exhibit is sponsored by the
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland & the Pittsburgh Branch

Toss Out the Rulebook! Top Consumer Trends for 2017
2017-02-15 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Presenter:
Alice Greene, Vice President, Research Services Campos Research Strategy
Alice will present the top 10 trends that will impact the way we need to motivate and manage today’s consumer. You will hear:

An overview of the genesis of each of the trends
How trends will affect the marketplace
Insights to spark ideas on how brands and businesses can respond

You don’t want to miss this!
(Box Lunch is included)

Networking Mixer
2017-02-09 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, 11 Stanwix Street, 17th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as we are hosted by our Associate Member the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and its membership for an evening of networking.

Come armed with business cards to meet & network with your fellow Chamber members.

Members' Orientation
2017-01-26 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This program is designed for new and existing members:
Come learn more about the value of being part of our organized body. There will be an overview of the Chamber and the Chamber Foundation, membership benefits, and the structure of programs offered to help you access business opportunities.
Also there will be an overview on how to toggle through our website, and learn how to update your listing in the website.

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-01-20 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker: The Honorable Rich Fitzgerald, County Executive

Start the year learning about the health of our county and the County Executive’s vision and plans for 2017.

Members' Mixer
2017-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Citizens Bank, 525 William Penn Place, 27th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Our Corporate Sponsor Scott Brown will
host our first Members’ Mixer of the year.

Come armed with business cards to meet &
network with your fellow Chamber members.

Hosted by: Citizens Bank

Strategic Planning Workshop
2017-01-12 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Guest Speaker:
Raymond L. Vargo, Director of Small Business Development Center
University of Pittsburgh
Join us and learn about the vital components that should be included in a strategic plan, what to include when applying for funding, tips for marketing, and how to use your plan to make decisions in your business.

Strategic Planning helps you achieve your organizational goals faster.

Annual Business Luncheon
2016-11-30 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend the
Annual Business Luncheon
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Luncheon: 12:00 Noon
Omni William Penn Hotel
Grand Ballroom 17th Floor
Speaker:
Loretta J. Mester, President and CEO
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
R.S.V.P. By Wednesday, November 26, 2016
to: 412-392-0610

Luncheon Sponsors: Allegheny Health Network and Pitt Ohio

Members' Mixer
2016-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | University of Pittsburgh Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we visit our Associate Member University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business at Alumni Hall.

Bring plenty of business cards and make new contacts to promote your business.

Youth Development Workshop
2016-10-19 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Holy Family Academy is an affordable and innovative independent Catholic high school focused on college and career readiness. The school opened in 2014 to provide highly-qualified, low-income students with a quality education while helping build and maintain Pittsburgh’s skilled workforce.
Come meet the team from Holy Family Academy and several students who will present their work study program that helps close the employment to education gap for students. This workshop is designed to illustrate how your company or organization can benefit from this program.

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2016-10-14 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come and hear our member discuss the Pittsburgh Opera, the upcoming 2017 production on the life of Josh Gibson, and how you can get involved.
Friday, October 14, 2016
7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.
The Rivers Club
One Oxford Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Cost: Members: $20.00 Non-Members: $30.00

You must RSVP by: October 12, 2016
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

How to do Business with the Allegheny County Airport
2016-10-05 08:30 - 11:00 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
The workshop will introduce you to the Allegheny County Airport Authority’s procedures on doing business. Meet their DBE/Outreach Manager and the procurement and construction teams to start the process of building relationships with key decisions makers.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Continental Breakfast: 8:30
9:00P.M. –11:00A.M.
Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
9th Floor – Board Room
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

Cost: Members wear your logo pin
You must RSVP by: September 30, 2016
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Changes to Payroll Regulations Workshop
2016-09-23 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will discuss the new changes to
This workshop will discuss the new changes to Overtime Pay Regulations, the duties and requirements to be properly classified as an exempt employee, and the impact it could have on your business or organizations. Information will include the new salary threshold, the impact of bonuses or commissions, and the applicability to non-profits.

Human Resources professionals are encouraged to attend.

Friday, September 23, 2016
11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.
Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
9th Floor – Board Room
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)

You must RSVP by: September 21, 2016
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Networking Mixer
2016-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh, 500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
5:00p.m to 7:00p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Green Tree
500 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Join us as we partner with the Pittsburgh Area Airport Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
to hold a joint Networking Mixer.

Bring your business cards & come prepared to
network with your fellow Chamber members.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin

Hosted by:
African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Area Airport Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

You must RSVP by: September 19, 2016

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with Highmark Health
2016-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fifth Avenue Place, 120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The objective of this event is to learn about Highmark Health’s business opportunities in the pipeline and to meet and hear presentations regarding their sourcing process from their procurement leadership.
The session will include one-on-one meetings.

Please have your photo ID available and present it at the guard station upon arrival.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
3:00P.M. – 5:00P.M.
Fifth Avenue Place
120 Fifth Avenue
4th Floor – Awards Room
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

Cost: Members wear your logo pin

You must RSVP by: September 16, 2016
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!
