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+ Add to Calendar 05/07/2025 11:30AM 05/07/2025 1:00PM America/New_York Finding grants - Part 1 of 3 This is an introductory-level session that provides a foundational overview of the topic. While grants are available for small businesses, they can be more difficult to obtain than a loan through traditional lending or CDFIs. That’s why our expert, a specialist in both types of financing, is here to help! At this Ask the Expert session, learn the differences between loans and grants, statistical probability of getting a grant, tips, best practices, and more. Sign up now to learn crucial information for funding your small business! To Sign up for the Event: -Visit CWE_Digital Ready -Create a free account -Scroll down to "upcoming Events" and click on "View all" -Search for this webinar under “events” -Register! Already have a Verizon Digital Ready Account? CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34061 Online Verizon Platform Michelle Price m.price@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 05/07/2025 1:30PM 05/07/2025 3:30PM America/New_York Business Plan Bootcamp The process of thinking about and crafting your business plan provides clarity and a “north star” for your business, while also demonstrating a solid understanding and vision for the operating model. Your business plan helps prioritize what is important, critical tasks, as well as a timeline. With growth, the business plan offers a common understanding of the vision to new team members, potential investors, financial institutions, etc. After spending close to two decades building businesses with the banking industry, Cate Luzio founded Luminary. She wrote a business plan in a week and launched 8 months later. Cate will be hosting this Business Plan Boot Camp, breaking down each point and the basis for eight essential elements founders should include in a business plan, and why they matter. To Sign up for the Event: -Visit CWE_Digital Ready -Create a free account -Scroll down to "upcoming Events" and click on "View all" -Search for this webinar under “events” -Register! Already have a Verizon Digital Ready Account? CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=33934 Verizon Platform - Online Michelle Price m.price@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 05/13/2025 1:00PM 05/13/2025 3:00PM America/New_York Get Capital Ready Hear from various local business lending organizations at this no-cost event brought to you by Pitt SBDC, Riverside Center for Innovation, and Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship-Women’s Business Center. Looking to expand or grow your business? Aiming to be capital ready ahead of local contract opportunities like the 2026 NFL draft? In this workshop, small business owners will hear from banks, community development financial institutions, and other economic development agencies and nonprofit lenders about all the financing opportunities available to them. This event will feature presentations from several lenders, as well as time for participants to network and connect with lenders and small business support organizations. Speakers include Bridgeway Capital, Chase Bank, Dollar Bank, First National Bank, Hebrew Free Loan Association, Huntington Bank, Kiva Pgh, PNC Bank, Pursuit Lending, Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Northwest Bank,Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, Washington County Council on Economic Development, and Wes Banco. Additional panelists to be determined. To register for the event, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34066 Co Lab 18, 100 S. Commons Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 05/15/2025 1:00PM 05/15/2025 2:00PM America/New_York Webinar: Structuring for Success: Choosing the Right Business Entity This webinar will guide you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the best business entity—whether it's a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, or corporation. Amy E. Sable, Attorney-at-Law, will break down the advantages, disadvantages, and tax implications of each structure, helping you make an informed decision that aligns with your business goals, financial situation, and long-term vision. Whether you're just starting or looking to reevaluate your current structure, this session will equip you with the knowledge needed to choose the right entity for success. Speaker: Amy E. Sable, Partner, Attorney-at-Law | Meyer, Unkovic & Scott To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34034 Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 05/20/2025 11:00AM 06/10/2025 12:30PM America/New_York Training Series: Confident Bookkeeping for Business Owners Join CWE for Confident Bookkeeping for Business Owners! Dates: May 20, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 3, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 10, 2025 - 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In this hands-on training series, Sydney Smyers Conway of Know Your Worth PGH will assist small business owners who are currently using or transitioning to QuickBooks online (new users are welcome, you can still learn the basics), who don't feel confident managing their books monthly, or who want to understand financial statements and how to use them for business decisions. Class 1 Objectives: Setting Up For Success In QuickBooks Online 1 - Set a strong foundation in QBO 2 - Understand the chart of accounts 3 - Establish workflows for monthly bookkeeping tasks Class 2 Objectives: Managing the Money - Recording, Reconciliation, and Reporting 1 - Learn how to handle money in and out of the business 2 - Practice reconciling accounts 3 - Generate and interpret internal reports Class 3 Objectives: Understanding Financial Statements Like a CEO 1 - Break down the big 3 financial statements 2 - Learn how to spot red flags and make decisions from your data 3 - Empower owners to use numbers for growth and strategy This three-part training series is $30. Free to CWE members. Email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu for the Member promotional code. To register for the event, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34078 Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 05/22/2025 12:00PM 05/22/2025 1:00PM America/New_York Webinar: Employee or Independent Contractor? Navigating the Legal Divide Hiring the right team is critical for any business, but misclassifying employees and independent contractors can lead to costly legal consequences. Many entrepreneurs assume independent contractors are the easy, risk-free alternative to employees—but that’s not always the case. In this session, we’ll explore the legal requirements, common pitfalls, and strategies for ensuring compliance. Get clarity on how to structure contracts and avoid costly lawsuits. Speaker: Beth A. Slagle, Partner, Attorney-at-Law | Meyer, Unkovic & Scott To register for the Webinar, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34032 Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu

+ Add to Calendar 06/04/2025 6:00PM 06/25/2025 8:00PM America/New_York Concept to Launch - Summer Bootcamp - Online "Concept to Launch - Summer Bootcamp" is a 4-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business. Dates: Four Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on June 4th and ending on June 25th. This condensed, summer program will be offered Online Only and at a reduced rate of $45. The program is capped at 30 participants. Current CWE Members can take the class for free. 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 all four 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 Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go To view the syllabus, CLICK HERE! To register, CLICK HERE! .Event page: http://www.chatham.edu/events/details.cfm?eventID=34084 Online - Zoom Center for Women's Entrepreneurship womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu