MWBE News and Events: June 2019

June 2019

Training Opportunity

Building CapaCITY

In May 2019, the URA began offering a series of four workshops for small businesses and small developers who are interested in buying and redeveloping real estate. The final two workshops will take place in June at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Monday, June 10, 2019 – Session 3: Pulling it All Together
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – Session 4: City Approvals and Contacts

Registration is required, along with a fee of $10 per session (per person). More information, here.

MWBE 'Chat & Chew' Workshop

On May 6, 2019, the MWBE Program Office and Rycon Construction hosted the first ‘Chat & Chew’ workshop of 2019. The workshop provided several local MWBE firms with an opportunity to learn about doing business with Rycon. Reid Cservak, Rycon’s Business Development Manager had this to say:

“The ‘Chat & Chew’ turned out great! I think everyone had a good time and it was very beneficial for all parties. It was the perfect number of people for everyone to be heard and meet one another."

'Chat & Chew' with Rycon Construction

Upcoming Networking Events

Small & Diverse Business Forum

The forum, being held on Thursday, June 6, 2019, will focus on challenges facing small and diverse businesses with an emphasis on accessing capital.
(Location: University of Pittsburgh – William Pitt Union, Assembly Room, 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)

7th Annual CEIR Conference

The theme for this year’s Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable (CEIR) on Monday, June 17, 2019 is “Creating LASTING Breakthroughs in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.”

Event Calendars to Follow

Out and About

Monday, June 17, 2019 – Diamonte Walker, Lisa Moses and Emily Pontarelli will be at the 7th Annual CEIR Conference.
(Location: Duquesne University Power Center Ballroom, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282)