Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series
2nd Friday of each month
7:30 - 9:00am
Venue: James Laughlin Music Hall, Chatham University
Cost: $25.00 per breakfast
New for fall 2009- The Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series will feature prominent women business leaders from the greater Pittsburgh region. The series will run the second Friday of each month at Chatham University from 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m. Networking and a continental breakfast will precede a presentation on such topics as marketing, financing, social media, negotiation, sustainability, and innovation. The cost per session is $25.
To register for individual sessions, please click the dates below.
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Ruth Byrd-Smith view bio
Director, Allegheny County Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
"Certification and How to Work with Public Entities."
March 12, 2010 REGISTER NOW
The presentation will include information on the Pennsylvania Unified Certification program, loan programs and how to market yourself to government. If you have a business or are interested in starting a business and wondering how to do business with local government, this is the workshop for you!
Ruth Byrd-Smith was appointed Director of the Allegheny County Department of Minority/Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in 2004. In this position, Ruth oversees the budget, certification of minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises, technical assistance programs, and dissemination of information on contracting opportunities.
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Magdeline Jensen view bio
CEO, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
"Innovative Entrepreneurship for a Nonprofit"
Friday, April 9, 2010
REGISTER NOW
As in many other sectors, the economic downturn beginning in September 2008 impacted social service non-profit corporations significantly. Virtually all of the traditional funding sources were diminished; foundation funding, governmental contracts, event fundraising efforts and donations. In addition to seeking funds from traditional sources, the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is examining the development of new, alternative income streams. Its largest endeavor is entrepreneurial – the opening a Nathan’s Famous food franchise in a portion of its building storefront downtown. The anticipated Grand Opening is mid-2010.
In her presentation, Magdeline (Maggie) Jensen will discuss taking the YWCA on this adventure in entrepreneurship. She will answer questions like: Why did they choose Nathan’s Famous? What was the process in assessing capacity, the market, and projected profit? Is there an impact on the YWCA non-profit status and how will they protect it? Will the restaurant be a program or strictly a business venture? How will we operate it?
Ms. Jensen has been the Chief Executive Officer of the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh since November 2007. The YWCA is a non-profit association whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women and girls. Founded in 1869, the Association operates 12 programs and five annual events, all of which are managed by more than 200 employees working at four locations throughout Allegheny County.
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