featured eventDisney’s Approach to Employee Engagement
September 14, 2022In this full day program, learn how to better your organizational culture, training, behaviors, morale, and empowerment of employees.
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featured eventBank On It! – Cash Flow Essentials with Bob Hogan
March 9, 2023A specialized session for entrepreneurs and business leaders on Cash, and why it’s essential to your business.
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featured eventDoing Business with Pitt
May 16, 2025Doing Business with Pitt is a no-cost informational session for small businesses to learn about gaining contracts with the University of Pittsburgh system.
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1st Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business – In-Person + Online (May 2026)
May 8, 2026Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.
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How to Access the Capital You Need Virtual Session (May 2026)
May 12, 2026Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to access capital from business acquisition to start-up financing to ground-up construction and every state in between.
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USPTO Presents Federal Trademark Basics [PantherlabWorks]
May 12, 2026Liz Jackson, Acting Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Northeast Regional Outreach Office, will explain the basics of trademark law, including the importance of trademark protection for small businesses, the value in applying for a federal trademark registration, and what to consider before filing.
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Strategic Marketing for Business Growth
May 14, 2026Whether you're just starting to think about marketing or looking to sharpen your approach, this event brings together experienced business leaders, marketing professionals, and community organizations to give you practical, real-world tools you can use immediately.
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2nd Step: Developing a Business Plan Hybrid (May 2026)
May 15, 2026Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for your business.
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members only A Legacy: 100 Years in the Life of a Successful Family Business w/Joel Ross
May 28, 2026Join UEC President and CEO Joel Ross with Dawn Fuchs, founder of We Guide, You Grow, LLC, for an interactive discussion about A Legacy: 100 Years in the Life of a Successful Family Business.
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10th Annual Doing Business with Pitt
May 29, 2026Doing Business with Pitt is a no-cost informational session for small businesses to learn about gaining contracts with the University of Pittsburgh system. Hear from representatives of several Pitt departments!
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members only IEE 2026 Summer Social
June 3, 2026The IEE's annual summer networking event for fellow IEE members, community leaders, and invited guests in a beautiful social setting: Bella Sera!
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