AACCWP

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

Members' Orientation
2018-01-25 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 January 23, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Trends Ahead - Outlook for 2018
2018-01-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Guest Speaker:
Kate Murphy, Research Manager
Campos Research Strategy

The increasing influence of technology, millennials and digital initiatives in the marketplace are converging and driving demands on B2C and B2B marketers!

Hear about…

The most critical trends for the upcoming year

and get engaged in…

A discussion of how the trends in 2018 may impact your business
An exercise in how to apply and leverage these trends to your advantage

Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00

You must RSVP by: January 19, 2018
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

This workshop is sponsored by: COMCAST Business

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2018-01-19 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 New Year off by hearing from the County Executive, who will update us on the health of the county, and share his plans for 2018.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: January 17, 2018
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Members' Mixer
2018-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Our Associate Member Melia Tourangeau will
host our first Members’ Mixer of the year.

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: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

You must RSVP by January 10, 2018
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com

Please plan to attend!

Annual Business Luncheon
2017-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 UTC | 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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Keynote Speaker
Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Sponsored by: Rowland School of Business at Point Park University.

Seasonal Celebration
2017-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dollar Bank, 340 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Bring a guest and join us for our “Members’ Seasonal Celebration”

How to do Business with Dollar Bank
2017-11-30 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dollar Bank, 340 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
This workshop will introduce you to Dollar Bank’s procedures on doing business. Meet their Procurement team to start the process of building relationships with key decision makers to move your business forward in 2018.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY!
*Immediately following the workshop; Chamber’s Seasonal Celebration*
Please plan to attend!

How to Successfully Prepare for Fiscal Year End Workshop
2017-11-16 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 presented to you by our Supporting Member,
John Stillwaggon, CPA/President of Stillwaggon & McGill, LLC
who will present all phases of accounting necessary for an
effective fiscal year-end close. The workshop will include:
• Selecting Fiscal Date
• Projecting Finances
• Year-end Bonuses

Using LinkedIn to Increase your Marketing and Sales Effort
2017-11-14 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 member, Joel Burstein, President of Keep it Simple Training and Development. He will be presenting the 10 secrets that show business owners how to leverage the World’s Largest Professional Network, followed by a discussion.

Sponsored by: Carlow University

The Impact and Importance of Digital Marketing Workshop
2017-11-08 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Featuring:
Donna Baxter Porcher, CEO – Soul Pitt Media
Damian Hassan, Digital Strategy Director – The Savvy Group
Tah Yogo, President – VIS Project Media

This workshop will consist of a panel of experts that will share insights on the power of digital marketing, and answer your questions on how you can leverage digital channels such as Google search, social media, email, and other websites to connect more effectively with your current and prospective customers.

Members' Mixer
2017-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Amachi Pittsburgh, 100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 621, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Member Anna Hollis, invites you to meet her team and learn about Amachi Pittsburgh’s work with children. Amachi University achieved a 92% success rate of helping at-risk youth avoid the criminal justice system.
Come armed with business cards & make valuable new connections.
Cost: Members – Wear your logo pin Non-members: $25.00
HOSTED BY: Amachi Pittsburgh
You must RSVP By: October 24, 2017
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-10-20 07:30 - 09:00 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Richard G. Jewell, Commissioner
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Commissioner Richard Jewell will discuss the status of legalized gambling in our state, oversight on the industry, and how the revenue generated impacts the creation and sustainability of jobs. Most importantly, he will present your ability as small business owners to do business with casinos.
Cost: $20.00 Members, $30.00 Non-members
RSVP by: October 18, 2017
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Cybersecurity Workshop
2017-10-19 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Guest Speaker:
Omar Khawaja
Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer
Highmark Health
Join us as we hear from the 2017 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Award winner presented by the Pittsburgh Technology Council. Mr. Khawaja will discuss safeguarding your back office while staying “connected” in the front office and reduce the risks of cyberattacks.
Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: October 17, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Special Breakfast Meeting
2017-10-12 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Honorable Tom Wolf, Governor
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
We hope you will join us for this Special Breakfast Meeting with the Governor who will discuss the role of small businesses and their role moving Pennsylvania forward.
The facilitators for this breakfast meeting will be:
Doris Carson Williams, African American Chamber of Commerce of WPA
Matt Smith, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by: COMCAST
Cost: $25.00 Chamber Members, $40.00 Non-members
RSVP by: October 10, 2017
(Confirmation guarantees payment)
(412) 392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Shale Insight - A Shale Coalition Conference
2017-09-27 - 2017-09-28 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

PowerBreakfast Meeting
2017-09-15 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Guest Speaker:
Arletta Scott Williams, Executive Director
ALCOSAN
This PowerBreakfast Meeting is a follow-up to a special workshop held by the Chamber in regards to how to do business with ALCOSAN. Executive Director Arletta Scott Williams will discuss the numerous opportunities available for businesses of all sizes and specialties as ALCOSAN moves forward on its enormous infrastructure improvement program. Don’t miss this chance to learn about projects that will be available in the months and years ahead and how you can participate in keeping our waterways clean for generations to come.
RSVP by: September 13, 2017
(Confirmation guarantees payment)

Using the Media Effectively Workshop
2017-09-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Koppers Building Conference Center, 436 Seventh Avenue, Lower Level - E.P. Mellon Room, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Panelist:
Deborah Acklin, President and CEO – WQED Multimedia
Rod Doss, Editor and Publisher – New Pittsburgh Courier
Lori Melchiorre, Senior Account Executive – COMCAST Spotlight
Our panel of newspaper and TV experts will explain the impact and importance of their media outlet, and answer your questions on how you
can effectively use newspaper and television to promote your business.
You will also learn what makes a good press release, and how to get media to cover your events.
Cost: Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00
(Includes Box Lunch)
You must RSVP by: September 12, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!

Networking Mixer
2017-09-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pittsburgh, United States
Join us on one of several balconies overlooking a
spectacular view of the city to network and relax.
Bring plenty of business cards and make
new contacts to promote your firm.
Hosted by: Supporting Member Don Kortlandt
You must RSVP by: September 8, 2017
412-392-0610 or information@aaccwp.com
Please plan to attend!
