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Concept to Launch - Hybrid

May 1, 2024 to June 5, 2024
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
In Person Class: Chatham Eastside, 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Online Class: Zoom

"Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business.

Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on May 1st and ending on June 5th.

The Summer program will be offered in a hybrid model at a reduced rate of $55. The program is capped at 25 participants.

The first five classes will be held online via Zoom, and the last class will be held in person on June 5th at Chatham Eastside, 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate for remaining classes.

Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete four or more classes live.

Classes focus on:

- Developing the business concept
- Identifying target customers and markets
- Marketing strategies
- Foundational operations of your business
- Basic financials
- Legal business entities
- Developing and delivering your “pitch”

Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go

To view the syllabus for the Concept to Launch program: Click here

This program is full, please send us an email at "womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu" to add your name to the waitlist for the next one which will be happening in Fall 2024.

Registration and Directions

Fee : $55 General Admission.
Free for CWE Members & Chatham Students
Free for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members

Location : In Person Class: Chatham Eastside, 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Online Class: Zoom

Event Contact Information

Rachel Webber
412-365-1253
womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu