Thu

Jul 10

+ Add to Calendar 07/10/2025 1:00PM 07/10/2025 2:00PM America/New_York Define Your Brand: Stand out & speak to your audience 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. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34176 Online: Verizon Platform Michelle Price m.price@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 07/10/2025 3:00PM 07/10/2025 5:00PM America/New_York Pitch Perfect: Crafting your capital request 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 .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34178 Online: Verizon Platform Michelle Price m.price@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 07/14/2025 2:00PM 07/14/2025 4:00PM America/New_York Tech Stack Strategy: Building a scalable digital foundation 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. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34181 Online: Verizon Platform Michelle Price m.price@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 07/14/2025 08/18/2025 America/New_York 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 Community Project. Through an application process, up to 20 start-up child care providers will receive admission to The Business of Child Care, an intensive eight-week training program designed to prepare entrepreneurs to launch child care businesses. The Business of Child Care Program Timeline: - July 14, 2025: Application Open - July 29 , 2025: Information Session.Click Here - August 18, 2025: Application Close - August 20, 2025: The Business of Child Care Start-Up Cohort Finalized & Notified - September 4, 2025: First Session for The Business of Child Care Start-up Fall Program. The Business of Child Care Start-Up Fall Program will run on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM from September 4 to October 23, 2025. The program will consist of three in-person sessions and five online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be on September 4, October 2 and October 23 will be held at Chatham University Eastside Building. Applicants are expected to attend all the sessions. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate. To view the syllabus for the Business of Child Care Start-up Program: CLICK HERE! More Information and Application will be available on July 14, 2025. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34182 Online Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 07/29/2025 6:00PM 07/29/2025 6:30PM America/New_York The Business of Child Care Information Session - Online 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. Additional funding provided through the SBA Congressional Community Project. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the application process and what the program can offer you! To register for the Information Session, Click Here! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34183 Online - Zoom Mitra Saeidi womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 09/08/2025 6:00PM 10/13/2025 8:00PM America/New_York Business Planning and Capital Readiness Program - Hybrid 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 financial projections, what they are, and how to create them. Topics covered will include: Business Planning: target markets, competition, marketing and sales, operations and management team, and scaling. Capital Readiness: preparation of financial statements, breakeven analysis, cost of goods sold, forecasting, understanding the lending process and 5 Cs of credit, sources and uses of funding, Q&A with a lender panel, and more. The foundation of a successful business is a solid business plan. Committing your idea to paper in the form of a comprehensive business plan not only increases your chances of obtaining financing but also of keeping your efforts in line with your strategy. You will work through all the major components of writing a business plan and emerge with a business plan that will hold up to the scrutiny of loan applications. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate. The Business Planning and Capital Readiness Program will run on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM from September 8 to October 13, 2025. In-person sessions will be on September 8, 22, and 29 and October 13. Zoom sessions held on September 15 and October 6. Clients are expected to participate in all sessions live. To view the class syllabus, click here! To register, CLICK HERE! Program Facilitator: Melanie Ansell, President/Owner My Business Builders LLC As President and Owner of My Business Builders LLC, Melanie is well versed in assisting small businesses. She is a past Bank President, current business owner, and a teaching professor at several universities on the topics of Finance and Small Business Planning and Management. Throughout her career, she has worked with thousands of start-up and existing business owners to help them create successful businesses and secure funding. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34184 Chatham Eastside - 6585 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 and Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 09/17/2025 6:00PM 10/22/2025 8:00PM America/New_York Concept to Launch - Online "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. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate for all 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 class syllabus, click here! To register, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34174 Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

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

+ Add to Calendar 10/16/2025 6:00PM 10/16/2025 8:00PM America/New_York Barbara Stone Hollander '60 Lecture in Women's Leadership 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. .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34168 Eddy Theater Women's Institute WomensInstitute@chatham.edu
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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.