Business & Merchant

Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2019 14:00

The South Hills Chamber of Commerce will be holding a series of events during the month of March. Additional information and registration for these events can be found at www.shchamber.org or by calling 412-306-8090.

‘Chamber After 5’ – March 5

The ‘Chamber After 5’ event will be held at TopGolf in Bridgeville, on March 5 from 5pm-7pm. Even if you're not a golfer, this event will prove to be a fun way to network after hours! Bring your own golf clubs, or use those provided. Your $55 admission ticket provides a life membership to Topgolf, two hours of game play in a private bay, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and two drink tickets (beer/wine.) You MUST pre-register for this event, and cannot show up at the door. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, March 1. Open to both Members and Non Members.

‘Coffee Connect’ Breakfast meeting – March 13

Don't miss the monthly ‘Coffee Connect’ breakfast meeting on March 13! This will be a unique networking event sponsored by Macy's and is being held from 8am – 10am in the store at the South Hills Village mall. MyStylist personal shopper, Kathi Hursh, will be talking about Spring trends and the services that she offers, and we will have plenty of time afterwards to network. The meeting will take place in the conference room on the third floor adjacent to the Beauty Salon. This meeting is FREE to South Hills Chamber Members, and only $10 to non-members.

Luncheon at ‘The Yard’ – March 21

The March South Hills Chamber luncheon will be held at ‘The Yard’ in the Galleria, Mt Lebanon, at 11:30am, and will feature guest speaker, Laurean Kile, the founder of Launch Collective Expo. Laurean will be presenting on "The Art of Creating a Strategic Network." There is much more to just showing up to a networking meeting and exchanging business cards over lunch if you are going to grow your business. Laurean will provide insights as to how to create a strategic network; one that propels you forward in business and life!

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Information Session – March 27

Are you looking to do business with the U.S. Government? Don't know where to start? If so, this information session on March 27 will be invaluable to you.

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, or SPC, is the region's forum for collaboration, planning, and public decision-making and is responsible for planning and prioritizing the use of all state and federal transportation funds allocated to the region. Steve Meredith, (Program Manager, Government Contract Procurement), will present at the South Hills Chamber office, located at 61 McMurray Rd, Suite 105, Pittsburgh PA 15214 at 9am, and will inform you how to tap into the Government market place, topics covered in this informational meeting will include:
-Registering to do business with the government
-Daily electronic bid matching
-Access to military and federal specifications
-Assistance understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation
-Comprehensive contact lists
-Training
-Bid and proposal preparation
-Contract histories

There is NO FEE for this event, but you must register to attend. Learn more about the SPC here: https://www.spcregion.org/about.asp