The list of events below includes business-focused informational events offered by area and partner organizations.

• Chatham University Center for Women's Entrepreneurship - events link
• Duquesne University Small Business Development Center - events link
• PA Chamber of Commerce - events link
• Pittsburgh SCORE - events link
• Riverside Center for Innovation
• Southwest Pennsylvania Commission
• University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center - events link

EVENTS LISTING

10/19/2021, 10a-12p (virtual) | $35.00
SEO 101: Search Engine Optimization - For business owners that want to increase their website visibility
By Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

10/21/2021, 1-2p (virtual) | Free to attend
Starting an E-Commerce Business From Scratch on Shopify - Tips for the Shopify platform
By Pittsburgh SCORE

10/21/2021, 5:30-7:30p (virtual) | Free to attend
Business Planning - The Traditional Approach - Learn the steps of the Traditional Approach & create your own
By Central PA, Westmoreland SCORE & Pittsburgh SCORE

10/26/2021, 9-11a (virtual) | Free to attend
QuickBooks Online 101 - For QuickBook users: entering transactions, bank reconciliations, running reports
By University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center

10/26/2021, 10a-12p (virtual) | $35.00
SBA Loans: Everything You Need to Know - Training event on SBA loans
By Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

10/28/2021, 10a-12p (virtual) | $35.00
Social Media Marketing Series: Instagram Marketing - Overview of Instagram platform to help develop marketing strategy
By Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

10/28/2021, 6:30-7:30p (in person) | Free to attend
On-Line Marketing: Which Platforms Meet Your Business Needs - Reviewing the ins and outs of selling in the online marketplace
By Pittsburgh SCORE

11/3/2021, 5:30-8:30p | $25.00
Fall Business Planning Bootcamp for the Food Industry - How to build a business plan related to food business operations
By Chatham University Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

11/8/2021, 6:30-7:30p (in person) | Free to attend
Street-Smart Marketing: 20 Costly Rookie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Addresses 20 marketing mistakes, how to avoid them, and what to do instead
By Pittsburgh SCORE

11/9/2021, 1p (virtual) | Free to attend
Removing Barriers to Borrowing - Addresses common barriers that small business owners may face when seeking financing & how they can be overcome
By Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

11/10/2021, 6-8p (virtual) | Free to attend
Developing a Business Plan (Webinar) - Business development and growth course for new businesses
By University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center

11/11/2021, 10a-12p (virtual) | $49.00
Mastering Content Marketing on Social Media - Small businesses looking to complete an in-house content strategy
By Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

11/11/2021, 1-2p (virtual) | Free to attend
Thinking About Buying a Franchise, Now What? - Financial plans, overcoming roadblocks, qualities of a good franchise system
By Pittsburgh SCORE

11/11/2021, 6-8p (virtual) | Free to attend
Stand Out Online With Google's Tools! - Introduces to Google's many tools to help operate your business
By U.S. Small Business Administration

11/13/2021, 8:30a-1p (virtual) | Free to attend
Small Business Basics - For individuals looking to start a new small business
By Pittsburgh SCORE

11/16/2021, 10a-12p (virtual) | $25.00
1st Step: Business Essentials November - Assisting with creating a strong business plan
By Duquesne University Small Business Development Center

11/17/2021, 9-10a (virtual) | Free to attend
Maximize eCommerce Sales - Proven strategies to drive traffic via search engine optimization and social media
By University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center

11/18/2021, 1-2p (virtual) | Free to attend
Navigating Your Small Business through Financial Milestones - Discussion on financial challenges, hiring employees, startup investments, and more
By Pittsburgh SCORE