AACCWP

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Demographic Challenge
2019-01-10 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:
Jim Futrell, Vice President, Market Research and Analysis
Allegheny Conference on Community Development

You don’t want to miss this special presentation from expert Jim Futrell, as he provides an overview of the demographic challenges on the economy, employment, education and other trends in our region and their impact on small businesses in 2019 and beyond.

Annual Business Luncheon
2018-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Board of Directors of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania invites you to attend
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Annual Business Luncheon
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
12:00 Noon
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Keynote Speaker
Leroy M. Ball, President and Chief Executive Officer
Koppers Inc.

Sponsored by:
Rowland School of Business @ Point Park University and
EQT Corporation

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-11-16 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Katharine Kelleman, Chief Executive Officer of Port Authority of Allegheny County
Come and welcome our Associate Member and Chief Executive Officer of Port Authority of Allegheny County who will update us on activities at Port Authority and how you can engage with their procurement department.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: November 14, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Manufacturing Supply Chain Workshop
2018-11-13 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Presents:

Manufacturing Supply Chain Workshop

Join us as we welcome our Associate Member, Petra Mitchell of Catalyst Connection and her team, who will discuss how Catalyst Connection is helping regional manufacturers gain an edge in an increasingly global marketplace. Their mission and model helps these companies focus on:
People
Talent Attraction and Retention
Leadership Development
Performance Management
Succession Planning
Product
New Product Development
New Market Identification
Sales Process Improvement
Process
Lean Manufacturing
Training Within Industry (TWI)
Quality Systems
Technology/Industry 4.0
(IoT) Internet of Things
Additive Manufacturing
Advanced Robotics

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

You must RSVP by: November 9, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fifth Avenue Place, 120 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as we are hosted by our Associate Member, Cara Ciminillo, Trying Together.
Come armed with your business cards to make valuable new connections.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00

HOSTED BY: Trying Together

You must RSVP By: October 26, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-10-19 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Audrey Russo, President and CEO
Pittsburgh Technology Council

Come learn about the new partnership with our Associate Member Audrey Russo, and how you can engage with the Pittsburgh Technology Council.

Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: October 17, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

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

Please plan to attend!

International Networking Business Event
2018-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hard Rock Cafe, 230 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Join us we partner with several multicultural organizations for an International Networking Business Event.
Come armed with plenty of business cards and ready to make valuable new connections.

Cost:
$20.00 – September 22nd thru October 16th
$35.00 – after October 16th

20th Anniversary Celebration
2018-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for our “20th Anniversary Celebration”
THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Members' Mixer
2018-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School, 925 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us as we are hosted by, our Supporting Member
Kimberly Fitzgerald, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School.

Come armed with your business cards & make valuable new connections.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00

You must RSVP By: September 21, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-09-21 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, President
Community College of Allegheny County

Come and welcome our Corporate Sponsor and President of CCAC who will present an overview of the community college and opportunities to do business.

Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: September 19, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

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

Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with Turner Construction Company
2018-09-11 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Join us as our Associate Member introduces you to Turner Construction Company’s procedures on doing business. Meet key decision makers to start the process of building relationships.
Don’t miss this workshop if your firm is interested in doing business with Turner Construction Company.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

You must RSVP by: September 7, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join our Presidential Roundtable Member Bill Keena and his staff who will host us for an evening of networking.
Come armed with business cards & make valuable new connections.
Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $25.00

Hosted By: The Rivers Casino

You must RSVP By: July 24, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

Business Communications Workshop
2018-07-26 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Join Emmy Award-winning journalist, media personality, speaker, coach, and Chamber Member Bofta Yimam as she discusses the art of storytelling as a key component to your business’ engagement and visibility. Bofta will also highlight how crafting a dynamic signature talk can instantly generate leads and boost your sales.

You must RSVP by: July 24, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Breakfast Meeting
2018-07-09 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for this Breakfast Meeting with Senator Casey and share with him issues you find important for the Commonwealth and provide your input on how expanding economic development through small business can help move Pennsylvania forward.
Cost: $20.00 Chamber Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: July 6, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Members' Mixer
2018-06-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, 5989 Centre Avenue, Suite 1, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us as we are hosted by member
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.

Come armed with your business cards
& make valuable new connections.

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00

HOSTED BY: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

You must RSVP By: June 26, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

Members' Orientation
2018-06-21 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 what makes our organized body unique and the role you play as a chamber member. 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. You will also get a preview of programming planned for 2018.

Boxed Lunch Included

RSVP by June 19, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-06-15 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Chris Howard, President of
Robert Morris University

Come and welcome our Corporate Sponsor and President of Robert Morris University who will present an overview of the university and opportunities to do business.

Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: June 13, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-05-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join our Corporate Sponsor Member Scott Brown
who will host us for an evening of networking.
Come armed with business cards to meet &
network with your fellow Chamber members.
Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $25.00
Hosted by: Citizens Bank
You must RSVP By: May 29, 2018
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Annual Meeting and Luncheon
2018-05-17 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
The Board of Directors
cordially invites you to attend the
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Members Meeting: 11:00A.M.
Luncheon: 12:00 Noon
Omni William Penn Hotel
Grand Ballroom 17th Floor
Speaker: Richard Riazzi
President and CEO
Duquesne Light Company
R.S.V.P. By Friday, May 11, 2018 to: 412-392-0610
Sponsored by: UPMC
UPMC Health Plan

How to do Business with Duquesne Light Company
2018-05-11 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will introduce you to Duquesne Light Company’s procedures on doing business. Meet their procurement, construction, information technology, and corporate service teams to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers.
Don’t miss this workshop if your firm is interested in
doing business with Duquesne Light Company.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!
You must RSVP by: May 4, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with P.J. Dick, Trumbull Corporation, Lindy Paving
2018-04-24 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | P.J. Dick, Inc, 225 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
This workshop will introduce you to P.J. Dick, Trumbull Corporation, Lindy Paving’s procedures on doing business. Meet their management and procurement teams to start the process of building relationships.

Don’t miss this workshop if your firm is interested in doing business with
P.J. Dick, Trumbull Corporation, Lindy Paving!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

Cost: $10.00 (Includes Box Lunch)

You must RSVP by: April 20, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-04-20 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Presenting:
Vivien Li, President and CEO
Riverlife
Come welcome our Supporting Member, who will update us on Riverlife, and how she has led the organization to greater engagement and new business opportunities.
RSVP by: April 18, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

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

Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Roman Bistro, 2104 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States
Join us as we are hosted by our Supporting Member NET Xperts for an evening of fun and networking at Roman Bistro.

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

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00

Hosted by: NET Xperts

You must RSVP by: April 13, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority
2018-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
This workshop will introduce you to PWSA’s procedures on doing business. Learn how you can compete for the $1.5 billion in contracting opportunities.

Don’t miss this workshop if your firm is interested in doing business with the Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority!

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!

Cost: $10.00 (Includes Box Lunch)

You must RSVP by: April 6, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-03-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
Come and enjoy the beauty of this 100-year old landmark, built during the time when Pittsburgh had become the nation’s most powerful industrial metropolis.
Bring your business cards & come prepared to network with your fellow Chamber members.

You must RSVP By: March 23, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

How to do Business with the City of Pittsburgh
2018-03-20 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
This Chamber workshop will introduce you to the City of Pittsburgh’s interactive bid solicitation site – “BEACON.” This is a hands-on workshop that will allow you to register your company directly with the City of Pittsburgh to receive notifications of upcoming bid opportunities with the City and its affiliate authorities.
Members from the City of Pittsburgh’s Procurement team will be on-site to walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Workstations are limited so RSVP immediately!

THIS WORKSHOP IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS!
Please bring pertinent information on your company to set-up your account on-site.

You must RSVP by: March 16, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-03-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Honorable William Peduto, Mayor
City of Pittsburgh
Join us and hear the Mayor provide an update on the health of our City. He will also share his plans on his recent activity to ensure minority and small businesses are included in the City’s economic development plans and activities.

The Implications of Tax Reform on Individuals and Small Business Workshop
2018-02-22 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
Panelist:
Joan Ellenbogen, Managing Partner of CrawfordEllenbogen
Victor Dozzi, Partner and COO of CrawfordEllenbogen
John Stillwaggon, President of Stillwaggon & McGill

This panel of experts will discuss what the changes
in the tax laws will mean for you and your firm.

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

You must RSVP by: February 20, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

This workshop is sponsored by: COMCAST Business

Members' Mixer
2018-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
Join us as we are hosted by our Corporate Sponsor, the Pittsburgh Pirates, for an evening of networking at PNC Park.
There will be a special presentation on Negro League Baseball called: Long Live Their Legacy

Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $20.00

Hosted by: Pittsburgh Pirates

You must RSVP by: February 18, 2018

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

Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-02-16 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Stefani Pashman, CEO
Allegheny Conference on Community Development

Come welcome the new CEO of the Allegheny Conference
on Community Development, and hear her vision for the Conference and engaging you, our Chamber Members.

Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: February 14, 2018

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