Bridges to Business: April 16

Learn business tools that will drive your business to new heights! 

Date: April 16, 2015
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Location: Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, PA
Register for $45

Keynote Address: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Erin E. Andrew
Assistant Administrator
Office of Women's Business Ownership
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)  

• Overview of SBA programs and opportunities for women business owners and entrepreneurs
• Discussion of how SBA empowers women entrepreneurs through access to capital, contracting, and counseling
• Examination of new and exciting initiatives impacting women entrepreneurs 

Women Business Owner Panel:

A panel of women business owners will share the "bridges" they have constructed to reach their goals. Hear their methods for maintaining and growing their businesses as they share the strategies, techniques, and tools they use to overcome challenges such as economic recession, government regulations, political environment, customer retention, and employee satisfaction.

Panelists:

• Doris Carson Williams (panel facilitator), President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania 
• Jennifer Boczar, Owner & COO, AM-GARD, Inc. 
• Darieth Chisolm, Owner, Hustle and Heart TV
• Regina Koetters, Founder/CEO, Marty's Market
• Jan Lehigh, President, Alpine Packaging, Inc.

Join other women entrepreneurs at this exciting event and build your bridge to business success.

Registration of $45 includes lunch and program.