Thu
Jul 10
Define Your Brand: Stand out & speak to your audience
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Learn how to craft a clear, compelling brand that reflects your business's identity and values. This session will guide you through key elements of brand development, including voice, visuals, and messaging. Walk away with practical tools to make your brand more recognizable and impactful.
Thu
Jul 10
Pitch Perfect: Crafting your capital request
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
This is an intermediate-level class and should be attended by those defined below. In this Ask the Expert session, small business owners will learn how to create compelling presentation decks that attract investors, showcase the business, and secure funding. To get the most out of this session, users should have: - A fleshed-out business and marketing plan - Financial forecasting for at least three years - Accounting software in place that creates business reports
Mon
Jul 14
Tech Stack Strategy: Building a scalable digital foundation
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In today’s digital world, having the right technology in place is essential for running and growing a successful small business. This class will guide small business owners through selecting, integrating, and optimizing the essential digital tools needed to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term growth.
Mon
Jul 14
The Business of Child Care Start-Up - Application
The Business of Child Care Start-Up The Business of Child Care is a free application-based entrepreneurial training program for start-up child care providers located within the Greater Pittsburgh region, facilitated by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) in partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) and Invest PGH. Financial support provided by the Hillman Foundation. Additional funding provided through the SBA Congressional Communi...
Tue
Jul 29
The Business of Child Care Information Session - Online
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Join Center for Women's Entrepreneurship for an informative session on The Business of Child Care Start-Up, a free, application-based entrepreneurial training program designed for start-up child care providers in the Allegheny and Surrounding Counties region. Facilitated by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) in partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) and Invest PGH. Financial support provided by the Hillman Foundation. Additio...
Mon
Sep 08
Business Planning and Capital Readiness Program - Hybrid
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Business Planning and Capital Readiness is a six-week program to help you develop a comprehensive business plan for your business to secure funding. This class will be offered in a hybrid format, with 4 classes in person and 2 online via Zoom. The program will be offered at $65. CWE Members can register for the reduced rate of $20. Email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu for the coupon code. This program takes a deep dive into each section of the business plan with a concentration on fin...
Wed
Sep 17
Concept to Launch - Online
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
"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 September 17th and ending on October 22nd. The Fall program will be offered Online Only and offered at a reduced rate of $65. The program is capped at 30 participants. Current CWE Members can take the class for the further reduced price of $20. Email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu for the coupon code. ...
Thu
Oct 16
Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Featuring Kipp Dawson, Chatham alumna, activist, coal miner, and educator. The lecture will coincide with the opening of a new exhibit of Dawson's extensive social movement t-shirt collection in the Gurrentz Gallery.