Thursday, June 6
21st Annual Entrepreneurs Growth and Networking Conference
Join Duquesne University for this premier networking and informational event for western
Pennsylvania small businesses. Executives from Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood-Bill Molyneaux,
vice president and co-owner, and Melissa Molyneaux McFarland, chief operating officer-will
present the keynote address. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development
Center.
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Duquesne Union Ballroom, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
For cost options and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Sunday, June 9
Duquesnefest
Prospective students and their parents are invited to visit campus and learn more
about majors and career offerings. Attendees will meet representatives from admissions,
financial aid and other student services offices.
8:15 a.m., Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/duquesnefest.
Tuesday, June 11
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Beaver County)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business
structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major
components of the business plan, taxation requirements and more. Sponsored by the
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Beaver County Chamber of Commerce, 798 Turnpike St., Beaver.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Thursday, June 13
Export Certification
Attendees will participate in hands-on cases and meet international business experts
during this one-day workshop. Topics will include export market opportunities, export
regulations, letters of credit and legal issues, among others. All attendees who successfully
complete this training course will receive a certificate of export training from the
U.S. Small Business Administration and the Duquesne University Small Business Development
Center. Sponsored by the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $99.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Saturday, June 15
A Celebration of Excellence in Applied Academics featuring "The Three Sleuths"
The Cyril H. Wecht Institute for Forensic Science and Law will host "The Three Sleuths"
interactive educational experience built around the world's most fascinating crimes
and mysteries. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht will dissect the
JFK assassination; famed criminalist Dr. Henry Lee will investigate the O.J. Simpson
case; and "attorney to the stars" Mark Geragos will discuss the deaths of Laci Peterson,
Michael Jackson and Caylee Anthony. An extended audience Q&A session and book signings
will conclude a night of mystery at the intersection of forensics science and the
law.
6 to 9 p.m., Duquesne Union Ballroom, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh.
For more information, including cost options, visit www.duq.edu/forensics.
Wednesday, June 19
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Lawrence County)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business
structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major
components of the business plan, taxation requirements and more. Sponsored by the
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
10 a.m. to noon, Lawrence County Regional Chamber of Commerce, 325 E. Washington St.,
New Castle.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Thursday, June 20
First Step: Business Startup Essentials (Pittsburgh)
Designed for new business startups and entrepreneurs, attendees will learn about business
structure and formation, insurance, government procurement, financing options, major
components of the business plan, taxation requirements and more. Sponsored by the
Duquesne University Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to noon, Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $25.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.
Wednesday, June 26
QuickBooks Online Version
This workshop will provide a product overview including navigation, recording transactions
and reporting. Sponsored by the Duquesne Small Business Development Center.
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room 108, Rockwell Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave.,
Pittsburgh.
Cost: $35.
For more information and to register, visit www.duq.edu/sbdc or call (412) 396-1633.