This event is planned and sponsored by: Infiniti Events

Signature Sponsor -  Beyond The Office

Corporate Sponsors -

Allegra Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Business Times
Bethany Hospice
Maiello Brungo & Maiello, LLP
 Polaris Marketing and Business Solutions

Exhibitors -

3 Rivers Wealth Management Group

ABOARD

Afterschool Buddy, Inc

Baker Leadership

Beaver Valley Foot Clinic

Big Brothers Big Sisters 

Chatham Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

First Commonwealth Bank

Remarkable Living by Design

Shoebox Bookkeeping

SMC Business Councils

The Masterful Leader

The Pittsburgh Business Virgin

Zamzuu, Inc

2011 Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Conference & Trade Show

RSVPs through Meet Up are NOT considered registered for the event.  Please register by visiting: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lgoulfcab&oeidk=a07e3cpvbc199485d54

8:30 - 9:30 am: Registration/Breakfast/Networking

9:30 - 10:30 am: Starting at the End: Envisioning Your Dream by Diane Mead, President and CEO of Bethany Hospice and Sam Angelo, Vice President of Bethany Hospice.   In this session you will learn how clear visions create paths to guaranteed success.

 10:45 - 11:45 am: Jump Start Your Social Media Program by Michael Rethage of MTR Creativity.  You will leave this session with a road map on how to effectively use social media to grow your business.

12 - 1:15 pm: Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Lunch with Keynote Speaker Tom Baker of Baker Leadership.  

• Click here to apply and/or nominate an extraordinary woman.

1:30 - 2:30 pm: Networking Your Small Business Creatively and Affordably by Rebecca Harris, Director of the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University.  Walk away with great ideas and tips on how to spend your time and money effectively when it comes to networking!

2:45 - 3:45 pm: Creating Your Marketing Game Plan a panel of local marketing experts.  How do you choose which marketing mix is going to grow your business? Join us for a panel discussion on creating a marketing strategy that fits your business goals and budget.   Susan Brozek Scott Founder and CEO of Afterschool Buddy will moderate the discussion.  The esteemed panelists include Cindy Neky of Marketing Pathways, Kristi Hilbert of 3 Rivers Wealth Management Group and Stephen Eckert of Eckert Marketing.

4 - 6 pm:  Networking Reception at Frescos (restaurant attached to the Chadwick).

Attendee Fees:
All Day Package
This full service package includes breakfast with open networking, 4 education
sessions, awards lunch, access to the exhibitors, and access to the PM mixer.
Time commitment: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Cost: $65.00 - Use this site to secure your ticket

AM Package
The morning package includes breakfast with open networking, access to exhibitors, two education sessions and the awards lunch.
Time commitment: 8:30 am – 1:15 pm
Cost: $35.00

Awards Lunch Only
Attendance to the awards lunch and access to exhibitors.
Time commitment: 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
Cost: $18.00

PM Package
The PM package includes the awards lunch with open networking, access to exhibitors and two education sessions.
Time commitment: 11:45 am – 4 pm
Cost: $35.00

PM Mixer
Open networking with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at the Chadwick.
Time commitment: 4 - 6 pm
Cost: $15.00

Register and pay online by visiting:  http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lgoulfcab&oeidk=a07e3cpvbc199485d54

Honoring Extraordinary Women Awards Ceremony and Lunch 11:45 - 1:15

WSBA will recognize the nominees and winners! Awards to be given include:

•2011 Best Business Woman of Pittsburgh Business
Women from the Pittsburgh region will nominate a business woman of excellence.

•Community Service Award of Pittsburgh presented by WSBA
Members of the Pittsburgh community will recognize individuals that continue to service their community.

•2011 WSBA Business Woman of the Year
Members of WSBA will nominate a WSBA member of their choice for this prestigious award!

•2011 WSBA Best Member of the Year
Members of WSBA will vote on a WSBA member that has demonstrated a consistent commitment and dedication to WSBA.

•WSBA service awards
2011 Volunteers of WSBA will be honored to the membership of WSBA

•WSBA Director's choice service award - 2011
One WSBA volunteer will be chosen by the directors, for her exceptional commitment to WSBA.

Nominations forms are available in the FILE section of this site.