Seton Hill University E-Magnify

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$45 (includes lunch and program)

When:

April 16, 2015
11:00 a.m. (Registration & Networking)
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Program & Lunch)

 

Where:

Rivers Club
301 Grant St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Contact: 
E-Magnify at (724) 830-4625 or info@e-magnify.com.

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made in writing to info@e-magnify.com prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015, to receive a full refund. There are no refunds for cancellations received after this time.

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For assistance, please contact E-Magnify at 724-830-4625 or info@e-magnify.com.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration

Bridges to BusinessApril 16, 2015 (11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, PA

 

Event Overview:
Learn business tools that will drive your business to new heights! This event features a panel discussion of women business owners and keynote address from Erin E. Andrew, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women's Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration. 


Keynote Address: 
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Erin Andrew

Erin E. Andrew
Assistant Administrator
Office of Women's Business Ownership
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  

  • Overview of SBA programs and opportunities for women business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Discussion of how SBA empowers women entrepreneurs through access to capital, contracting, and counseling
  • Examination of new and exciting initiatives impacting women entrepreneurs 


Panel Discussion: Women Business Owners

A panel of women business owners will share the "bridges" they have constructed to reach their goals. They will discuss their methods for maintaining and growing their businesses. They will share the strategies, techniques, and tools they use to overcome challenges such as economic recession, government regulations, political environment, customer retention, and employee satisfaction.

Panelists: 

Doris Carson Williams

Doris Carson Williams (panel facilitator)
President & CEO, African American Chamber of
Commerce of Western Pennsylvania
With more than 500 members, the Chamber is the second largest minority Chamber in the United States.
 

Jennifer Boczar  

Jennifer Boczar
Owner & COO, AM-GARD, Inc.
Am-Gard, Inc. is #3 on the Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists' largest Pittsburgh area women-owned businesses
 

Darieth Chisolm

Darieth Chisolm
Owner, Hustle and Heart TV
This former WPXI news anchor is now a serial entrepreneur who offers her clients
a range of unique services.
 

Regina Koetters 
Regina Koetters
Founder/CEO, Marty's Market
Marty's Market is a Veteran-Owned Business located in the Strip District.
 

Jan Lehigh
Jan Lehigh
President, Alpine Packaging, Inc.
Alpine Packaging, Inc. is a global business.

Register Now!$45 (includes lunch and program)