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• WSBA The Network Lunch TM-South Hills

  • Start
    19 Sep 2017
  •  
  • End
    16 Jan 2018
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Walnut Grille, 1595 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Get Heard! Get Noticed! Get Leads! (TM)
  

  Hosted by: Kathi Stoddard - Debt Shredder and Angela-Jean Palchowski of Berkshire Hathaway Realty 
  

  This is an informal networking event, open to any business woman who would like to increase her business contacts or clients in the Robinson/Airport area.

  Things to bring:

  - 10-20 business cards or marketing material

  - cash for your lunch check

  - $5 meeting fee (non members only)
  
  

  AGENDA

  1:00 pm - attendees arrive, reviews menu, gives the server their drink order, and open networking: everyone stands up to introduce oneself to others and pass their business card

  1:15 pm - server takes lunch order and the sign in sheet is passed around

  1:30 pm - 60 sec. commercials begin

  2:00 pm - each person gives a testimony or referral for someone attending the lunch

  2:30 pm - Premier member does a 5 min. company presentation

  2:35 pm - WSBA announcements from Debi/Susan

  2:45 pm - lunch has ended. Open networking is welcomed.

  
  Be prepared to do a 60 second commercial and provide the following information.

  - Your goal for attending or 
  - What is a good referral for you or 
  - Name one product or service they offer that will specifically help small business owners or business professionals.

  
  

  Questions about this event can be forwarded to WSBA Administration Assistant: Kristie Bujaky at wsba.office.pa@gmail.com

  NON MEMBERS are welcome to attend! If you are a NON MEMBER, please bring $5 cash for the meeting fee. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this lunch. If your schedule becomes free the day of the lunch, then you may attend without an RSVP. 
  
  If you have an interest in becoming a General member ($50/year) or Premier member ($100/year) of WSBA, please contact Shawn Marie Bacon at Reclaimedu@gmail.com or Debi Arnett at debadastra@yahoo.com

  If you are unable to attend, then please change your RSVP. 
  
  No show policy: Any non member is subject to removal from this site if they RSVP as attending and they do not attend.

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• Network Lunch (TM) - North Hills

  • Start
    26 Sep 2017
  •  
    (EDT)
  • End
    23 Jan 2018
  •  
    (EST)
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Bravo, 20001 Rte 19, Cranberry Township, PA
  • Registered
    Nobody

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  Get Heard! Get Noticed! Get Leads! (TM)

  Hosted by: Christine Richards with Ambit Energy and by Erin Orga - Ariix
  

  This is an informal networking event, open to any business woman who would like to increase her business contacts or clients in the Cranberry/Wexford area.
  

  Things to bring:

  - 10-20 business cards or marketing material

  - cash for your lunch check

  - $5 meeting fee (non members only)

  AGENDA

  1:00 pm - attendees arrive, reviews menu, gives the server their drink order, and open networking: everyone stands up to introduce oneself to others and pass their business card

  1:15 pm - server takes lunch order and the sign in sheet is passed around

  1:30 pm - 60 sec. commercials begin

  2:00 pm - each person gives a testimony or referral for someone attending the lunch

  2:30 pm - Premier member does a 5 min. company presentation

  2:35 pm - WSBA announcements from Debi/Susan

  2:45 pm - lunch has ended. Open networking is welcomed.

  
  

  Be prepared to do a 60 second commercial and provide the following information.

  - Your goal for attending or
  - What is a good referral for you or
  - Name one product or service they offer that will specifically help small business owners or business professionals.

  
  

  Please RSVP if you plan to attend this lunch. If your schedule becomes free the day of the lunch, then you may attend without an RSVP. This lunch is subject to cancellation when the lunch has 3 or less RSVPs. Lunch cancellation policy.

  If you are not a WSBA member and would like to attend as a guest, please contact Matt at WSBAoffice.pa@gmail.com
  

  If you have an interest in becoming a General member ($50/year) or Premier member ($100/year) of WSBA, please contact Debi Arnett at debadastra@yahoo.com

  Any non member is subject to removal from this if they RSVP for an event and they do not attend.

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• 6th annual Holiday Business Expo

  • When
    16 Nov 2017
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn - Monroeville, 2750 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  The WSBA Business Holiday Expo 
  Supporting community service and local small businesses.

  
  

  
  Your company name and logo here! 
  

  
  Click here to review the benefits!
  
  

  November 16th, 2017, 9:00 am - 12 pm 
  
  Ticket price: 
  - Premier Members - FREE
  - Early Bird - $18 (Deadline Nov. 1, 2017)
  - Hostess discount - $15 (attend any WSBA networking event)
  - Online price - $24
  - At the door price - $30

  This event will offer engaging networking sessions, a holiday drive and highlight of a Pittsburgh non-profit organization that will be helping others in need, door prizes, holiday gift raffles, holiday vendors, and inspiring keynote speakers.
  
  

  9:00- 9:30 AM - Registration, open networking,
  & holiday shopping. 
  
  9:30 - Shopping/sponsor highlight
  
  
  9:35-9:55 AM - Non-profit highlight: TBA
  

  10:00 - Shopping/sponsor highlight
  

  
  

  10:05-10:25 PM - Speaker - TBA
  
  10:30 - Shopping/sponsor highlight

  
  
  10:35 -10:55 PM - Speaker - TBA

  11:00 - Shopping/sponsor highlight

  
  
  11:05 - 12:00pm - Plated lunch served. Networking session. Raffle and door prize winners announced!

  
  
  
  List of Sponsor and Vendor Exhibits - Click on their links to shop online
  (9 exhibited tables remaining)
  
  Sponsor: Wor(l)d Global Network - Paige Fulmer 
  
  
  Sponsorship info
  Vendor info
  
  
  List of prize donations  - Click on their links to support their businesses!
  
  Prize donation form
  
  
  

  
  

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• 3rd Annual Jingle & Mingle Networking Event

  • When
    06 Dec 2017
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Grazie Restaurant & Event Center 100 Village Club Dr, Wexford, PA

  Registration is closed

  Sponsored by Platinum sponsor: Ace in the Hole Entertainment

  Grand prize sponsor: The Jeweled Diva
  
  This event will bring together Pittsburgh area professionals for:

  - Networking
  - Shopping
  - Drop off items for our food, toy, and clothing drive for 3 separate agencies.
  - Holiday fun and a chance to win hordes of holiday gifts!

  Vegas trip, for 2, at a hotel of your choice, for 3 days and 2 nights! This package also includes the VEGAS FUN BOOK (valued at a min. of $500) and 2 for 1 airfare! This prize is provided by Ace in the Hole Entertainment

  This event is open to business men and women.

  A delicious array of appetizers will be offered to our guests.

  Cash bar will be made available.

  FREE admission for Premier Members!

  Pay by Dec. 1 = $5

  Pay at the door = $10

  Exhibit tables are available, but limited!

  Exhibit tables will be made available to Sponsors, then vendors. 

  Send your interest to WSBAfounder@gmail.com

  
  

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• 4th annual Women on Board for Success!

  • Start
    16 Feb 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    19 Feb 2018
  •  
    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Port of Miami North Cruise Boulevard, Miami, FL
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  This annual seminar at sea will empower women for professional and personal growth. It will bring together entrepreneurs from several states for education, networking, brainstorming, and fun!
  

  Participants can invite guests (anyone) to accompany them to enjoy the sights of the Bahamas, and the accommodation of this cruise ship.

  Participants attending all scheduled business events will earn a certificate of participation for tax purposes. Total hours for business activities is: 4 hours
  2 hour happy hour networking and 2 hour of educational seminars.
  
  
  Lectures provided by:
  
  
  
  Melanie Holscher from Skill Refinery
  presents: "Immediate Results Workshop"

  
  
  

  Drink for Free on Norwegian Sky

  Mix it up with 12 bars and lounges, each with its own unique vibe. Now when you book a Norwegian Sky cruise you can drink for FREE! Come on board and raise your glass to a vacation of a lifetime.

  Great Stirrup Cay, Your Own Private Island

  Set sail for Bahamas & Florida and get ready for some fun in the sun! All of our Norwegian Sky cruises feature a whole day visit to Great Stirrup Cay, an idyllic island paradise reserved only for our guests. Swim with dolphins, snorkel with exotic fish, or just stroll the white sand beaches. This eco-fun paradise offers something for everyone!

  
  

  Itinerary:
  

  Depart February 16, 2018 Miami, Florida at 5:00 pm

  Arrive February 17, 2017 Great Stir Up Cay, Bahamas 8:00 am
  

  Depart Great Stir Up Cay, Bahamas at 5:00 pm February 17, 2017
  

  Arrive in Nassau, Bahamas 8:00 am on February 18th
  

  Depart Nassau, Bahamas at 5:00 pm on February 18th
  

  Arrive February 19, 2017  in Miami, Florida at 7:00 am
  
  

  
  
  FULL PAYMENT PAID BY DECEMBER 3, 2017 SECURES THESE LOW RATES with a $100 deposit

  Per Person Pricing(Based on double occupancy)
  Accommodation Category Type Per Person
  
  Interior Stateroom (Double Occupancy)Category
  Starting at $399 + $226 taxes/port
  
  Ocean-view Stateroom (Double Occupancy)Category
  Starting at $449 + $226 taxes/port expenses
  
  Ocean-view Stateroom (Double Occupancy)Category
  Starting at $709 + $226 taxes/port expenses
  
  FULL PAYMENT PAID DUE TODAY SECURES THESE LOW RATES! Don't delay! Prices subject to change.
  

  
  

  INCLUDES $25 ONBOARD CREDIT PER STATEROOM
  Limited availability at these low rates
  
  

  Please register on this site to secure your cabin. A $100 deposit will be due at the completion of your RSVP. A WSBA representative will contact you for payment arrangements.
  
  You can email questions to wsba.office.pa@gmail.com
  

  
  

  
  

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• 9th annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference

  • When
    12 Apr 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Olivia's Banquet Facility 318 Forest Grove Rd , Coraopolis, PA
  • Registered
    Nobody

  Registration is closed

  The Women's Small Business Association (WSBA) is proud to present our 8th annual Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference and Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by Style Dots.
  

  
  

  Sponsored by
  
  
  
  

  This signature event to be held on April 5th, 2017 will be our most intensive yet! The PIttsburgh Entrepreneur Conference will focus on the different components that contribute to a successful business. The 2017 event includes a full day of education, networking, service vendor presentations and a series of engaging speakers!

  9:00 - 9:50 am: Registration/Networking

  10:00 - 10:35 am:  Speaker TBA

  10:45 - 11:20 am: Speaker TBA

  
  
  
  
  

  
  

  11:30 - 12:45 pm: Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Luncheon
  We will honor the nominees and winners for the following awards.

  - 2014 Best Business Woman of Pittsburgh

  - Community Service Award presented by WSBA

  - 2014 WSBA Business Woman of the Year

  Nominate an Extraordinary Woman today!
  
  

  12:55 - 1:30 pm: SPEAKER TBA

  As entrepreneurs, we think we have flexible schedules. Most of the time we put in more hours then we need to, with no one telling us to stop! This presentation will provide practical steps and tips to achieve life/work balance.

  1:40 - 2:15 pm: SPEAKER TBA

  2:25 - 3:00 pm: Panel Discussion with Q & A: Topic TBA

  This event offers several price points to meet any budget!

  $42 - Tickets sold through WSBA hostesses at any WSBA event

  $45 - General admission (save $8 off the "at the door" price. Deadline is April 11, 2018)
  

  $50 - At the door price (effective 9pm on April 11th, 2018)

  WSBA Premier members pay $38! Join us today to get discounts on admission, vendor booths, and sponsorship.

  Attend any of our WSBA networking events to buy discounted tickets! This link will provide an up to date listing of our upcoming events.

  Upcoming WSBA Networking Events

  You can participate in this event several ways!

  Speaker Application

  Sponsorship

  Vendor

  Click on the links to get additional information on each opportunity.

  We invite you to support our worthy cause by sponsoring this day-long conference crafted to educate, entertain and offer exposure to business men and women in the Pittsburgh area. Our event sponsorship packages are designed to enhance the visibility of your business to a highly targeted and active audience. All sponsorships secured by Feb. 28th, 2017 will receive a 10% discount. In addition to financial sponsorships we also offer opportunities for product and in-kind sponsorships.

  By participating as a sponsor your organization will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts directed toward the WSBA network as well as business owners and professionals throughout the Pittsburgh region.

  The WSBA was founded in 2007 and is currently one of the largest small business organizations in the region. The mission of the WSBA is to be a valuable resource to business women by helping and stimulating small and start-up businesses. The goal of the WSBA is to foster women's economic independence by helping them develop skills needed for entrepreneurial success through networking and education.

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