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PITTSBURGH
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
MAKING
BUSINESSES
STRONGER
Connect • Grow • Educate
OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW
THE
nference
Co Hosted By:
Annual Pittsburgh
Business Show
Women’s Leadership Conference,
Tradeshow & Networking Event
Are you a women who makes a difference, that leads in your business or
organization that wants to work together to support each other and
women across the world?
A WOMAN WHO Embraces Life and all that it has to offer?
Don’t be left out of one of the most inspirational, educational
professional women’s events out there!
C Women’s Speed Networking Event
C 100’s of Women Owned Businesses
C 30+ Presentations, Panel Discussions and Workshops, with appearances by:
Darieth Chisolm Dr. Shellie Hipsky Milena Roucka & Courtney Daylong
TV Host, Author & Coach Inspiring Lives Magazine Totally Fit Mama
SAVE THE DATE! MAY 5 & 6, 2020 q
WOMENWHOEMBRACE.LIFE
MAKING PITTSBURGH
BUSINESSES STRONGER 18
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT 3 DIGITAL MARKETING: HIGHER IMAGES 20
A message from Linda Jo about exciting things The Presenting Sponsor of the Show is Pittsburgh’s full-service resource for all of your digital
to come for the show and throughout the year. marketing needs.
NEW WAYS TO 4 BUSINESS RESOURCES: CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH 21
CONNECT, GROW & EDUCATE Whether you are looking to expand your business or need assistance in starting one, learn
Learn more about the background of the why the Carnegie Library is a hidden gem of resources for Pittsburgh entrepreneurs.
show, its mission, and its goals to help
create relationships that will grow the OFFICE MACHINES: FORD BUSINESS MACHINES 22
Pittsburgh region. Helping businesses thrive by delivering cutting edge technology, solutions and unparelled
customer service remains the mission of this expanding business.
SPOTLIGHT ON PITTSBURGH 14
NON-PROFITS BUSINESS COACHING: FROM START-UP TO SUCCESS & PITTSBURGH 23
A showcase of the charitable organizations WOMEN’S MASTERMIND
that are supported at the show. Discover a community of support through personal and professional growth opportunities to
take your Women Owned Business to the next level.
BUSINESS CHOICE AWARDS 29
Learn how you can get your business involved VOLUNTEERING: DRESS FOR SUCCESS 24
in this one-of-a-kind event where we celebrate Our charity partner provides women with much more than clothing. Learn how you can
Pittsburgh businesses that have made a make a difference.
remarkable impact throughout the region.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WOMEN WHO EMBRACE LIFE CONFERENCE 25
Women owned businesses join together for the launch of the of this one-of-a-kind event and
membership platform.
2019 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: PITTSBURGH NORTH REGIONAL CHAMBER 26
Learn about the opportunities to raise awareness of your business with one of Pittsburgh’s
PITTSBURGH largest chambers.
BUSINESS SHOW
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN AREA HISPANIC 27
PROGRAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Diversity and Inclusion continues to be a driving force in moving businesses and communities
SPEAKERS & EVENTS - WEDNESDAY 6 into the future.
SPEAKERS & EVENTS - THURSDAY 8 INSURANCE: MARLEY FINANCIAL GROUP 28
Learn how to maximize your benefits and minimize your costs for a small business as if you
EXHIBITOR LIST 10 were a Fortune 500 company.
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT TM BY PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW
Editor-in-Chief / Linda Jo Thornberg
Senior Editor / Morgan Cushey Chief Creative Officer / Lynda Stewart Advertising
Assistant Editor / Jason Krysinski Digital / Higher Images 368 Commercial Street / Bridgeville, PA 15017
Photographer / Emmanuel Panagiotakis 412-668-4990 / www.pittsburghbusinessspotlight.com
The Annual Pittsburgh Business Show is a Woman-Owned Business and is a Show Supported by Pittsburgh Companies for Pittsburgh Companies. © Copyright 2019
OVER 110,000
SQUARE
FEET OF
MAY 5–6, 2020 EXHIBITOR
David L. Lawrence Convention Center SPACE!
REGISTER NOW FOR
THE 2020 SHOW
BEFORE YOUR INDUSTRY
IS SOLD OUT!
REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.PITTSBURGHBUSINESSSHOW.COM
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Welcome President
from the
Thank you for all of your continued support! When I Creating this “tradeshow” was never the vision. Our hope
think back over the past 4 years, it amazes me how in our 3rd year is that Pittsburgh businesses begin to see
much I have learned about the show, about myself, the value of taking two days out of the year to stop what
about partnerships and about Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh they are doing in their busy life and “Step Out of the Box”
Business Show was created for Pittsburgh business make the drive into the city and meet on common ground.
owners, professionals, experts, entrepreneurs, start-up’s,
We are made of strong communities but by crossing that
sales professionals, employees, and mentors to connect,
river and meeting 1000’s of other people feeling the same
learn and grow.
struggles as you as a small business owner, you will be
And no matter what, our mission stays true to our dream a better owner, a better professional, a better employee
that by Pittsburgh businesses supporting each other in and at the end of the day Pittsburgh will be better for it.
the 10 county region that our region will grow stronger
There have been so many devastating events in
year after year. Our city is growing in every area by leaps
the past year that have made #PittsburghStrong.
and bounds, but still our communities are made up of
Let’s make this event one that helps
small businesses just like the Pittsburgh Business Show.
#MakePittsburghBusinessesStronger.
Business owners that live in the area, shop local, and who
work every day with businesses and professionals just
like you and just want to help make the connection, grow
their business and in turn help grow your by partnering
referring and helping each other learn and grow and
connect with your partners that ultimately impact
everyone involved.
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New Ways to
Connect, Grow & Educate
The Pittsburgh Business Show team and our partners have been working hard all
year to continue to bring to you a unique opportunity to network, grow and be
more educated in business. Over the past three years, we have been listening to our
attendees, speakers and exhibitors on what they want to see at the Pittsburgh Business
Show and we are excited to announce the changes you will experience in 2019.
Speed Networking - In partnership with the Pittsburgh knew they could meet with potential clients, and partners and
North Regional Chamber of Commerce we created one of also meet with their existing clients and partners year after
the Largest Speed Networking Events in Pittsburgh during year at the Show that would be an amazing use of their time”.
the 2018 show. The event was a huge success and WE So, if networking all day over coffee in a smaller setting is a
heard you loud and clear! We are excited to announce two better fit for you, your style and your schedule then this will
additional sessions being hosted in the morning and one in certainly be the place for you! This Cafe nestled in the back
the evening so that everyone has an opportunity to attend! If of the Convention Center allows for additional opportunities
meeting hundreds of potential leads is what you are looking to network over coffee and lunch. Open networking in this
for- this is your must attend event! area is available ALL day and we invite you add your business
cards to our business card sharing board. This cafe gives
Business Networking Cafe - The 2018 show brought us
you the opportunity to meet one on one or host your own
the Business Networking Cafe and again we listened to the
strategic business meeting. We’ve upped our game and
feedback and have created our own coffee shop. Hundreds
continue to create more opportunities to meet and connect
of our attendees said, “that if they had a space where they
at Pittsburgh’s largest networking event.
Business Choice Awards - 2018 also brought us the first
ever Business Choice Awards, an award where the Best
B4B Business where recognized by being nominated
by the community and voted for by the community. This
New Events This Year
first ever award ceremony had over 300 Pittsburgh
Diversity and Inclusion Certification -
Businesses nominated and brought over 500 attendees to
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area
the convention center to watch as the BEST businesses in
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Pittsburgh were announced. We are excited to announce
Diversity and Inclusion
that we will host this event again - but in the spirit of the
education for small
Pittsburgh Business Show and our mission to be Bigger and
businesses is almost non-existent. In our efforts to stay
Better each and every year - we are excited to announce that
true to our mission of Pittsburgh Businesses supporting
over 1000+ businesses have been nominated and over 7000+
Pittsburgh Businesses, we felt we have been doing an
of their supporters have all been invited to the Pittsburgh
injustice by not having a conversation on how small
Business Show to attend the awards ceremony to meet and
businesses can not only move their companies forward
connect with attendees and nominees.
with a conversation on Diversity but by also connecting
Presentations and Workshops - No more “same old- same them with organizations such as the Hispanic Chamber,
old boring businesses trying to sell us.” Attendees wanted a so that business owners can push the community
more streamlined way to grow and to be educated. We added forward and make the community better by interacting
panels of presenters on stage with the hottest tips and trends with diverse people. We have created a panel of experts
and smaller more intimate workshops. These experts allow that will allow smaller businesses to see how larger
for different insights based on different industries to acquire businesses and those making decisions within the
different points of view and increased education in the same government in our area are investing in diversity. These
are the people living and breathing this every day and
we are excited to add their expertise and this event to
the show this year!
The Women Who Embrace Life Conference.
2019 brings the launch of a Women-
Owned Business Conference and
Networking Event with programming
strategically supporting all of the
amazing women-owned businesses in
the Pittsburgh area. Being a Woman-Owned Business
amount of time! We’ve increased our number of workshops itself, the Pittsburgh Business Show has a special
to educate and help grow businesses on ways to be more place in supporting all of the women out there who
cost-effective and efficient in business. We have created an have Embraced Life, taken the chance and no matter
IT Stage sponsored by Cranston IT to be a resource for all of where they are in their journey of their dream of
your IT and Cyber Security Questions and worked with the starting a business, growing their business or getting
Small Business Administration to have experts on hand to learn ready to retire and be a mentor to another amazing
about the FREE Resources they provide every day. We are women business this will be a place of inspiration,
also offering a limited number of CEU credits for Businesses of empowerment and of professional and personal
in HR and Leadership with &Beyond. We encourage you to connection through a yearly conference as well as an
take a look at the agenda and plan your time to best reach online digital platform. This event will coexist with the
your personal goals for success. Our presenters are excited to Pittsburgh Business Show year after year and there are
offer innovative and creative ways to help save money, educate plans to take this event across the country, however
you professionally and offer more to your employees that can ALWAYS calling Pittsburgh home.
affect the bottom line.
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DAY ONE
10:30 AM 11:30 AM
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATION THE ENERGY OF SUCCESS – HOSTED BY HEART
TUE
PROGRAM PART 1 OF 3 ENERGY WELLNESS
Main Stage Booth 320
The Diversity Paradigm: Benefits And Realities In In this workshop, you will experience quick & easy
The 21st Century – Panel Discussion Presented By stress removal techniques. You will learn about
MAY14
Melanie Marie Boyer, The Pittsburgh Metropolitan our three minds and the roles they play in your life
Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce and business. You’ll also discover the energetic
Presentation by: blocks that are preventing you from having a life of
• Rob Jones, President and CEO, Inclusion Works abundance, happiness, and peace.
• Diamonte Walker, MBA, Director of Performance
RELATIONSHIP MARKETING, THE NEW NORM -
and Compliance Executive Department, Urban
HOSTED BY JOY KLOHONATZ
Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh
Booth 302
• George Robinson, Manager of Supplier Diversity,
8:00 AM - ALL DAY EVENTS Learn how to be more focused on people vs. your
UPMC
products or services which will lead to a higher
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW REGISTRATION • Robert A James, Supplier Diversity Program
retention rate and more qualified leads.
OPENS Director, Highmark Health
• Heather Hopson, Founder and Communications 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
OMEN WHO EMBRACE LIFE CONFERENCE
W
Director, Motormouth Media BUSINESS CHOICE AWARDS
REGISTRATION OPENS
• L. Jay Burks, Director of Supplier Diversity, Main Stage
9:00 AM Comcast Corporation Join our Master of Ceremonies Marlin Woods and
SPEED NETWORKING EVENT • Chaz Kellam, Director, University of Pittsburgh Special Guest Award Winning TV Host, Author
Networking Area • Micah Caporali, Procurement Solutions and and Strategic Coach Darieth Chisolm, as well as
Join the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of Diversity Manager, Covestro, LLC. hundreds of Pittsburgh’s Finest Businesses for the
Commerce for this one-of-a-kind networking event PROTECT YOUR NETWORK Business Choice Awards – Opening Remarks from
held at the Pittsburgh Business Show. This is an Cranston IT Stage the Pittsburgh Business Times Women of Influence
exclusive event and requires a separate ticket to How Firewalls and Secure Wireless Networks Award Winner Jessica Brooks.
this event that is not included in the Pittsburgh Protect Your Business. 1:30 PM
Business Show ticket. Firewalls are critical for protecting your IT network
PANEL DISCUSSION ON MARKETING –
FUN OVER FRICTION: IMPROV FOR EFFECTIVE from attacks over the Internet by hackers, viruses
SPONSORED BY HIGHER IMAGES
AND IMPACTFUL TEAMWORK – HOSTED BY and worms. Firewalls offer not only security, but
Main Stage
ANDREA WETHERALD WITH &BEYOND control in the way you protect and manage your in-
Join experts in the industry of marketing for a panel
Room 331 house online activities.
discussion.
This 90-minute workshop (worth 1.5 CEUs!) will leave CREATING YOUR BUSINESS BOOK FAST – • Dan Harmon, Higher Images – Digital Marketing
HR professionals with practical solutions they can HOSTED BY CORI WAMSLEY • Dr. Shellie Hispky, Inspiring Lives Magazine –
begin implementing and teaching at work to foster Booth 527 Print Advertising
organic collaboration and deepen engagement Join Cori Wamsley to learn how to pull together • Larry Hall, Nartak Media - Traditional Marketing
among team members. The same skills that make a book from the knowledge you’ve already been • Jon Kissel, IHeart Radio - Broadcast Marketing
improv successful on stage make teams successful sharing—your best stuff, your tips and tricks, your
too. Only 15 tickets to this event are available. 2:30 PM
elite-only secrets, and whatever else you have
stashed away digitally. Writing a book can be quick EMAIL SECURITY
9:30 AM
and simple with a little hard drive, deep dive and a Cranston IT Stage
YAJAGOFF PODCAST great plan! How to Recognize and Protect Your Business
Main Stage Against Phishing Attacks
Join John Chamberlain and Rachel Rennebeck from 11:00 AM You’ll learn why phishing is one of the most
the YaJagoff Podcast at the Main Stage for a live BRANDING – CONSISTENCY IN YOUR significant threats to business today, and why
Podcast featuring the sponsors and some special BUSINESS – HOSTED BY JOSH LARSON your current email security solution may not be
guests of the Pittsburgh Business Show. Higher Images Booth adequately protecting your organization. You’ll
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Join the Creative Director of Higher Images, learn practical ways to identify scam emails, and
18-year-old digital marketing advertising agency, in a the strategies you can use to protect your business
BUSINESS NETWORKING CAFE OPEN conversation on your business’s branding and learn communications.
Join the Pittsburgh Business Show attendees, the importance of having consistency with your
exhibitors and speakers for open networking on DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATION
branding and marketing material. Simple is best.
your time. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick lunch PROGRAM PART 2 OF 3
or event set meetings all day at our Business TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING HOSTED Networking Area
Networking Cafe. Exchange business cards, share BY FROM STARTUP TO SUCCESS Robert Jones Inclusive Works and
leads and build lasting relationships for as long as Booth 222 IngoodCompany LLC
your schedule allows. To grow your business, it’s critical to get in front Join us in a discussion on the “The Diversity
of new people. But, often it’s not clear how to Paradigm” which has been America’s dominant way
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM make those connections in the most effective way. of approaching the enormous and natural variegation
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW EXHIBIT HALL During this workshop you will learn: Networking of persons, their talents, abilities, and often
OPEN do’s and don’ts,iImportant grassroots strategies you conflicting beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
Join Over 200 Exhibitors, 30+ speaker Presentations can implement right away. Eliminate your fear of
and 1000’s of attendees at a one-of-a-kind Tradeshow, networking. Learn the right way here!!
Conference and Networking Event.
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2:30 PM
SPEAKERS & EVENTS
3:30 PM 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
UNDERSTANDING BODY LANGUAGE AND MOCK BOARD MEETING WITH THE CELEBRATE PITTSBURGH BUSINESS
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION HOSTED BY FROM ALTERNATIVE BOARD NETWORKING EVENT BEGINS
STARTUP TO SUCCESS As a business owner, you most likely face many Networking Area
Booth 222 challenges on your own when running your Join the exhibitors, attendees and our guests at
When talking with a prospective customer or client, business’s day to day operations. At times it can be the largest networking event held at the David
it’s important to understand not only the verbal, but overwhelming trying to make the right decisions for L. Lawrence Convention Center. Network with
also the non-verbal communication. In this workshop your business. The Alternative Board helps business hundreds of business owners, executives and
we will explore how body language plays a major owners just like you make better decisions quicker employees some of the best Pittsburgh businesses.
role in effective communication. We will also learn to within your business and focuses on helping you find Cash bars and light appetizers will be available.
identify different body language signals that will help balance in your business and personal life. Entertainment provided by Hermie and Harry Dueling
you deliver your message more effectively. Pianos and caricatures provided by Howard Bender
SUPER SIZE YOUR SALES THROUGH THE LAW
from Dynamic Illustrations and Caricatures. Be sure
3:00 PM OF ATTRACTION HOSTED BY HEART ENERGY
to bring plenty of business cards.
WEBTRACKER – HOW TO USE THE WEB TO WELLNESS
TARGET YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMERS – PRESENTED Booth 320 6:00 PM
BY DAN HARMON AND DAVE WITHROW Do you want to take your sales results to a whole SPEED NETWORKING EVENT NETWORKING
Higher Images Booth new level? There are infinite possibilities to BEGINS
Want your ads to be delivered to your actual choose from once you learn how to use the Law of Networking Area
customer to get more leads, build your brand and Attraction. In this workshop, you will learn the four Join the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of
drive traffic to your website? Understand the power steps to achieving your desired sales goals and Commerce for this one-of-a-kind networking event
of targeted display, OTT/CTV, and Programmatic uncover the blocks that are getting in your way. held at the Pittsburgh Business Show. This is an
advertising and how to deliver your message to your 4:00 PM exclusive event and requires a separate ticket to
ideal candidates. this event that is not included in the Pittsburgh
AWESOME CAST, MICHEAL SORG
Business Show ticket. Only 200 tickets to this
GOING DEEP WITH AARON WATSON Podcast Pod
event are available.
Podcast Pod
INTELLIGENT WEBSITE DESIGN AND SEO –
The Going Deep with Aaron Watson podcast is a TJHS INCUBATOREDU ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PRESENTED BY ALEX RUTKOWSKI AND
forum for having meaningful, deep conversations CLASS FINAL PITCH
MORGAN CUSHEY
about the passions, fears and problems of people from Main Stage
Higher Images Booth
all walks of life. Guests talk about entrepreneurship, Join the Thomas Jefferson High School
Learn the fundamentals of intelligent website design
sports, finance, comedy and lifestyle design. INCubatoredu Entrepreneurship Class on the main
and search engine optimization for your small /
stage for their final business pitch. Watch as 5
7 EASY STEPS TO WRITING A BOOK FOR YOUR medium sized business.
INCubatoredu Teams including, Safety Cellular,
BUSINESS HOSTED BY CORI WAMSLEY
MARKETING 101 FOR YOUR BUSINESS HOSTED CordNation, bFresh, Grocery Goers and Screen
Booth 527
BY FROM STARTUP TO SUCCESS Medic “Pitch” their Final Pitch to the Board of
This workshop will help you discover the simple
Booth 222 Advisors which includes experts including Dominick
7-step process for writing a book for your business.
How do you get people to want to do business with DeSalvo, CEO President of DeSalvo Enterprises,
It makes all the background work (that they never
you in a world where we’re constantly bombarded INC, Christina Weir Ripley Vice President at
show in the movies) easy breezy so you can get
with marketing messages? This workshop is your Highmark Health, Sean Perrich, Owner of Bakery
crackin’ on the fun part: getting all your know-how on
opportunity to learn about the fundamental skills, Barn, and the Pittsburgh Business Show’s President
paper for publication!
why branding is important, and tools to successfully Linda Jo Thornberg.
If you want to make a bigger impact in the world, you build your marketing presence to set yourself apart
7:00 PM
need a book NOW. And you already have everything and attract your dream clients or customers.
you need. Let’s get started! SCORE SPEED MENTORING
4:30 PM Networking Area
3:30 PM DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CERTIFICATION Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Start-Ups
WIN THE STAGE, WOW THE ROOM AND LAND PROGRAM PART 3 OF 3 ever wish that you had the ability to attend an event
YOUR FIRST OR NEXT PAID SPEAKING GIG – Networking Area where you could ask a Finance Expert, a Marketing
DARIETH CHISOLM L. Jay Burks, Director of Supplier Diversity at Guru, an HR Specialist, a Legal Hotshot and an
Networking Area Comcast Corporation Insurance Specialist all the questions that you could
Attend this workshop with Emmy Award-winning TV Continue in a discussion on Diversity and Inclusion for FREE? Well, thanks to e always wanted answered
host, TEDx speaker, and Business Coach Darieth and how you, your business and our communities and get a taste for what the SCORE – Pittsburgh is
Chisolm and discover how to design your signature will benefit from this much needed conversation all about.
speech and generate more leads & appointments and awareness.
from the stage. 9:00 PM
CELEBRATE PITTSBURGH BUSINESS
WEBSITE SECURITY FOR SMALL/MEDIUM
NETWORKING EVENT ENDS
BUSINESS WORKSHOP – PRESENTED BY
CRAIG HODGKINS
Higher Images Booth
Learn why website security is critical now more than
ever for businesses of all sizes. “No one would try
to hack my website I’m just a small local business!!”
The myth about that statement and what you need to
do to keep your website safe from malware, hackers
and other security risks.
DAY TWO
WED 10:00 AM
EMBRACING YOU - KEYNOTE BY DARIETH CHISOLM
MAY15
Main Stage
Finding the Everyday Courage to Face Your Fears,
Overcome Your Obstacles and Do the Dreams You Desire
Women Who Embrace Life, do just that...Embrace Life.
All of its ups and downs, ins and outs and successes
and failures. The woman who embraces life knows “her”
journey is not always perfect, not always pretty and not
8:00 AM - ALL DAY EVENTS always practical, still, she rises and does life on “her” own
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW REGISTRATION terms.
OPENS Join keynote speaker Darieth Chisolm as she shares
OMEN WHO EMBRACE LIFE CONFERENCE
W with you how “Finding Your Everyday Courage” is about
REGISTRATION OPENS adopting a mindset of “YES” and learning how to take
focused action in the right direction. As an Emmy Award
9:00 AM Winning TV Host, Former WPXI News Anchor, certified
IMPROVISING LEADERSHIP: NATURAL life and business coach and international speaker, Darieth
CONNECTION WITHOUT THE THEATRICS – will show you practical, easy-to-implement strategies for
ANDREA WETHERALD overcoming fear and resistance in your life, and give you
Booth 409 the motivation and encouragement to start making real
This 90-minute workshop will teach leaders how changes that lead to big results.
to engage authentically with their team instead of
participating in leadership theater, or in other words,
pantomiming leadership without developing the
level of trust with your team that motivates, inspires
and cultivates loyalty. You’ll learn the core improv 11:00 AM 11:00 AM
skills that cultivate natural connection through trust, APPLE IN BUSINESS FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS DAVE PINKOSKY,
authenticity, collaboration and vulnerability. Only 15 Cranston IT Stage BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY/ECONOMIC
tickets to this event are available. Learn How to Deploy and Manage macOS and iOS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Devices in the Apple Ecosystem. SBA Stage
WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS SPEED
In this session, we’ll introduce you to the Apple This session will discuss the federal government’s
NETWORKING EVENT
Business Manager. It’s a new place for IT teams socioeconomic programs and the benefits they
Networking Area
to automate device deployment, purchase and provide to eligible small businesses when trying
Join the Pittsburgh North Regional Chamber of
distribute content, and manage roles in your to obtain federal contracts. Certifications that will
Commerce for this one-of-a-kind networking event
organization. It works seamlessly with our Mobile be covered are the SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged
held at the Pittsburgh Business Show. This is an
Device Management (MDM) solution to help you business Development Program, Historically
exclusive event and requires a separate ticket to
manage both company-owned and employee-owned Underutilized Business Zone Program (HUBZone),
this event that is not included in the Pittsburgh
devices in all phases of deployment. Women-Owned Small Business Program (WOSB),
Business Show ticket. Only 200 tickets to this
event are available. EMPOWERED ENTREPRENEUR – HOSTED and the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small
BY DR. SHELLIE HIPSKY – SPONSORED BY Business Program (SDVOSB)
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
INSPIRING LIVES MAGAZINE 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
BUSINESS NETWORKING CAFE OPEN Main Stage
Join the Pittsburgh Business Show attendees, PITTSBURGH WOMEN’S MASTERMIND
Are you an Empowered Entrepreneur? Do You
exhibitors and speakers for open networking on LUNCHEON
lead your team and delegate toward your business’
your time. Grab a cup of coffee, a quick lunch Networking Area
success? We are bringing experts to help you grow
or event set meetings all day at our Business Join Melanie Colusci, Author, Women Owned
your own business and an Empowered Entrepreneur
Networking Cafe. Exchange business cards, share Business Leader and Entrepreneur of multiple
Stage for a talk show format workshop!
leads and build lasting relationships for as long as businesses including Bridger Financial and From
your schedule allows. The interview line-up for Dr. Shellie’s seminar includes: Start Up to Success at a Networking Luncheon.
• Michele Lynn Langbein, Point Park Business Learn more about the Pittsburgh Women’s
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Professor Mastermind Membership and meet women from all
PITTSBURGH BUSINESS SHOW EXHIBIT HALL • Nicki Zevola Benvenuti, FutureDerm, CEO industries and areas of Western PA and beyond. This
OPEN • Jeanine Blackburn, Kolor ‘n Kiln, CEO is an exclusive event and requires a separate ticket
Join Over 200 Exhibitors, 30+ speaker • Kiya Tomlin, Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur to this event that is not included in the Pittsburgh
Presentations and 1000’s of attendees at a one-of-a- • Jessica Eberly, HRT Solutions, Founder Business Show ticket. Only 200 tickets to this event
kind Tradeshow, Conference and Networking Event. • Cori Wamsley, Business Book Coach, Author are available.
8SPEAKERS & EVENTS
12:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
WEBTRACKER – HOW TO USE THE WEB THE NEW BUSINESS ATTIRE FOR THE MODERN WEBSITE SECURITY FOR SMALL/MEDIUM
TO TARGET YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMERS – WOMAN – PRESENTED BY KIYA TOMLIN BUSINESS WORKSHOP – PRESENTED BY
PRESENTED BY DAN HARMON AND DAVE Networking Area CRAIG HODGKINS
WITHROW, HIGHER IMAGES Join Fashion Designer and Entrepreneur, Kiya Tomlin Higher Images Booth
Higher Images Booth in a unique opportunity to see this Fashion Designers Learn why website security is critical now more than
Want your ads to be delivered to your actual and Entrepreneurs take on new business attire for ever for businesses of all sizes. “No one would try
customer to get more leads, build your brand and the modern woman. This is a limited seat workshop to hack my website I’m just a small local business!!”
drive traffic to your website? Understand the power only 200 seats are available to this event. The myth about that statement and what you need to
of targeted display, OTT/CTV, and Programmatic do to keep your website safe from malware, hackers
2:00 PM
advertising and how to deliver your message to your and other security risks.
ideal candidates PASSWORD MANAGEMENT
Cranston IT Stage BOLD NIGHTS OUT PODCAST, AMANDA NARCISI
12:30 PM Learn the practical tools and strategies for keeping Podcast Pod
INTELLIGENT WEBSITE DESIGN AND SEO – your passwords secure In today’s connected world, Amanda Narcisi and Steve Fernald of BOLD Pittsburgh,
PRESENTED BY ALEX RUTKOWSKI AND virtually every online service requires its own login a lifestyle blog that features the wide variety of
MORGAN CUSHEY and password. They are the keys to your personal activities that take place in our “Most Livable City,” take
Higher Images Booth and professional kingdoms and unlock the gates the BOLD Pittsburgh website into the podcast world
Learn the fundamentals of intelligent website design necessary for you to live and work. In this session, with BOLD Nights Out. From food and drinks to
and search engine optimization for your small / you’ll learn of the software apps available that store, family activities, adventure, cultural events, and more
medium sized business. manage and secure passwords that your users have - our mission is to be the number one source for all
for various online accounts. things Pittsburgh; with a BOLD flair, of course.
12:30 PM
BOLD SPORTS PODCAST, AMANDA NARCISI 3:30 PM
SBA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES – REGINA ABEL
Podcast Pod TOTALLY FIT MAMA – MILENA ROUCKA AND
DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Main Stage 2:30 PM COURTNEY DAYLONG: A STORY OF HOW TWO
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HOPE GROWS 324
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CAPITAL ONE 211 www.sabika-jewelry.com/TammyFunk
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HRT SOLUTIONS 400
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INDUSTRIOUS
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CUTCO CUTLERY 4100
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KIYA TOMLIN 403 U.S. SMALL BUSINESS
DOTERRA 520
www.kiyatomlin.us ADMINSTRATION 226
DRESS FOR SUCCESS - PITTSBURGH 541 www.sba.gov/offices/district/pa/pittsburgh
www.pittsburgh.dressforsuccess.org MANIET FINANCIAL 216
www.maniet.com VETERAN’S PLACE 406
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FIRST CHOICE COFFEE AND CONSULTING 512 www.na-win.com/pittsburgh
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MARLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES 200 ASSOCIATION 514
FLEXABLE 516 www.marleyfg.com wsba.wildapricot.org
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MY WAY MOBILE STORAGE YAJAGOFF 401
FOCUS FACTORY VIDEO 206 www.yajagoff.com
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PFISTER ADJUSTING 300 ZILLIS 123
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ZYMEAFFECT 429
10THE SHOW YOU CAN’T MISS!
May 16, 2019: Registration for the 2020 Pittsburgh Business Show begins
August 31, 2019: Returning Exhibitor Booth Registration Deadline to secure
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September 25, 2019: Pittsburgh Business Spotlight Magazine Ads Deadline
October 22, 2019: Pittsburgh Business Show 2020 Launch Party
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January 1, 2020: Pittsburgh Business Pitch Nominations Begin
David L. Lawrence Convention Center January 1, 2020: Business Choice Awards Nominations Begin
February 1, 2020: Call for Speakers Deadline
March 1, 2020: Voting for Business Choice Awards Begin
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13Pittsburgh Business Show Supports
Local Non-Profit Organizations
Dress for Success She Deserves
Dress for Success is an This organization, founded by Susan
organization dedicated to providing Miller, helps to provide support to
women, who are entering the women who have been victims of
workforce for the first time or abuse and abusive relationships.
re-entering the workforce, with She Deserves provides support to
a network of support, professional attire, and the these women by first performing individual evaluations
development tools they need to thrive. They offer and analyses which work to identify the strengths of
women long-term solutions that can help them break the each victim. With that information, they enroll victims
cycle of poverty and obtain safer and improved futures. in programs that offer a business plan as well as
Women not only receive professional attire, but they entrepreneurial skills development while also providing an
also develop the confidence and knowledge they need individual support team and business grants to those who
to help them reach their full potential. continue to demonstrate growth in their business.
Global Sisterhood 50 Shades of Silence
Founded by Dr. Shellie Hipsky, 50 Shades of Silence, founded by
the Global Sisterhood educates, Darieth Chisolm, is a social justice
provides resources, and networks project that educates people on the
for women and girls internationally. issues of cyber assault, empower
By forming connections and the victims of these crimes and
supporting each others missions and movements, the advocates for tougher laws. Darieth launched this
Global Sisterhood provides sustainable ways for women project in response to the actions of her ex-boyfriend
throughout the world to make their goals a reality. The and is a recent survivor of cyber sexual assault. 50
Global Sisterhood supports education and resources so Shades of Silence provides a line of motivational and
women and children worldwide can thrive in business empowerment material for assault victims and survivors
and in life. called Everyday Courage.
Hope Grows Junior Achievement
Hope Grows, founded by Lisa Story Junior Achievement (JAWP) is the
is an organization that provides world’s largest organization providing
caregivers with an environment young people with the skills and
where they can receive the support, knowledge they need to plan for their
counseling, and short-breaks they future, own their economic success
need in order to maintain balance in their lives. With their and make smart, informed economic and academic
one-of-a-kind approach to wellness, Hope Grows assists choices. Their programs are presented by community
caregivers with managing their physical, psychological, and corporate volunteers, providing hands-on experiences
and spiritual stress. They use nature to inspire hope and to students from K-12. These programs teach students
to help empower caregivers to find wellness of mind, body, with the skills and knowledge in work readiness, financial
and spirit with their range of initiatives and programs. literacy, and entrepreneurship they need to succeed.
14The Pittsburgh Business Show is proud to continue to support the community by
creating partnerships for awareness and financial support with non-profit organizations in
the Pittsburgh region. We invite you to learn more about these organizations and hope
that you will join us in supporting them year after year.
Veterans Place of Inspired Women
Washington Boulevard Inspired Women is an organization
Veterans Place is dedicated to dedicated to Paying it Forward by
ending homelessness among our raising funds for local and international
veterans in the Pittsburgh region by women-oriented charities through
providing them with a safe, supportive quarterly happy hour meetings where
and regenerative environment where they can gain the 100+ women “network with a purpose.” At these meetings,
necessary skills to secure permanent housing, face real-life three charity names are drawn from a hat and the women
challenges, and lead self-sufficient lives. Through an array in attendance vote, making out checks on the spot to the
of services, Veterans Place is dedicated to addressing winning charity with100% proceeds going to the chosen
issues faced by veterans in the Pittsburgh region. Veterans charity. Inspired Women creates a space for women who
Place provides Transitional Housing Programs, Employment have more to act on behalf of the women who have less
Services, and Day Programs to assist veterans. through philanthropy.
American Foundation for Suicide Boys and Girls Club of Western PA
Prevention The Boys and Girls Club of Western
The American Foundation for Suicide PA provides after school and summer
Prevention (AFSP) is the leading programming at eight sites throughout
national non-profit organization that is Western PA, serving as a place where
focused on eliminating the loss of life children can gain the crucial tools they
from suicide with local chapters in all 50 states, including need for a successful future. This organization provides
Pittsburgh. AFSP delivers prevention education, community, children with a safe place they can learn, grow, and have
and advocacy programs to create a culture that is aware fun! Through a variety of programs such as summer camp,
of and educated on mental health. AFSP also raises funds after-school programs, and the arts, the Boys and Girls Club
for suicide research and programs and supports individuals of Western PA serves as a place where children can lay the
who have lost someone to suicide. foundation for a successful future.
Santonio Holmes – Urban Pathways Charter School K-5
III & Long Foundation Urban Pathways Charter School
III & Long Foundation, founded by K-5 is a tuition-free charter school
Santonio Holmes, is dedicated to located in Downtown Pittsburgh and
raising awareness and funding to help serving as a leader in urban education.
fight Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) through Urban Pathways Charter School is
merchandise, programs, and fundraising events. This the only school within Pennsylvania to successfully and
foundation provides financial support, grants, and treatment fully implement the Core Knowledge Curriculum. With
options for families who are affected by the disease to rigorous educational standards and connecting learning
ensure they receive proper education and treatment. III & with experiences in the Pittsburgh Cultural District and City
Long also provides specialized programs and educational of Pittsburgh, Urban Pathways Charter School provides
services to help unite and support the SCD community. students with a learning environment where they can thrive.
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17SPOTLIGHT ON PITTSBURGH BUSINESS
Making Pittsburgh
Businesses
Stronger
LOOKING TO THE PAST TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS,
BUSINESS SUPPORT, AND EDUCATION
TO STABILIZE THE INFRASTRUCTURE
OF THE REGION’S FUTURE BUSINESS NETWORK
18Forged in fire,
built in steel,
businesses in the
City of Pittsburgh need
not look very far for a
shining example of success.
Andrew Carnegie, pioneer of the American steel
industry, knew what it took to make his business strong.
Relying upon the hard-working traditions of the men
and the women of the Greater Pittsburgh region, he
built an empire that built America. Today, we all have an
opportunity to build our businesses in the same manner.
“We celebrate the Pittsburgh area businesses that are
featured in our spotlight section for demonstrating the
exceptional support that they offer to their communities,
the exciting things they are doing to help businesses
grow and the partnerships they have created to bring the
10 counties in our region together to grow the economy,”
said Linda Jo Thornberg, President of the Pittsburgh
Business Show.
We hope that these spotlights help you find that ever
present, hardworking support, that permeates the
Pittsburgh culture. Or perhaps you will discover a
business that your support will help grow and strengthen.
And Together…
We Can Make Pittsburgh Businesses Stronger.
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As the presenting sponsor for the 2019 Pittsburgh PPC campaigns, branding initiatives, SEO plans, web
Business Show, Higher Images is excited to be assisting in design as well as public relations, social media, and more!
the growth of the Pittsburgh business marketplace.
To continue to serve their clients with the latest,
At their space-themed booth at the Pittsburgh Business cutting-edge marketing technology, Higher Images,
Show, Higher Images will be offering workshops on over the last year, has made strides with their new
branding, SEO, website security, and more to help provide technologies, revamping a 15-year old technology to
attendees with the tools they need to create impactful, out create an exciting and effective new way for clients to
of this world marketing for their businesses. reach their target market.
This new technology is called
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the allows Higher Images to
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“This is an exciting product
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20BUSINESS RESOURCES
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
A Hidden Gem of Resources for Pittsburgh Entrepreneurs Other available databases include ones such as
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, better known for Creativebug, which teaches people things like painting,
housing a wide selection of books, is also a resource for crocheting, knitting, and other creative skills, as well as
entrepreneurs. The Library is brimming with information on Lynda.com which is a database that offers tutorials on
how to start a business, find funding, client lists and more! computers and professional skills. Stoken said someone
who is having trouble with Excel or Word could learn
Whether you are looking to expand your horizons as
from Lynda.com.
a business owner with a new venture, or you need
assistance starting your first business or non-profit, Stoken said the Main Library also provides free computer
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh provides one-on-one classes on subjects such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
meetings with a business librarian tailored to your needs. They also offer Computer 1, Computer 2, and Computer 3,
which are geared toward people who are new to using a
The Library for Books and Business
computer and need to start with the basics such as how
Tammy Stoken, Business Librarian at Carnegie Library
to use the mouse.
of Pittsburgh-Main, said they can assist entrepreneurs
with research as well as with connecting them to Meet the Carnegie Library at the
organizations that can assist with funding. Pittsburgh Business Show
Stoken said most people think of books when they think
“We do personal appointments for people who are thinking
of the library, so many people are not aware of the
about or want to start a business. We help them with
business and other services they offer. “Our goal is to
databases such as A-Z, Reference USA, and First Research,
raise awareness that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
being the main three. There are many more. We use those
has services and programs to assist entrepreneurs and
to access marketing lists, client lists, competitors, and
it’s all free of charge,” said Stoken.
industry information,” Stoken said.
At the Pittsburgh Business Show, they will have a table
This program is under Workforce and Economic
set up where they will have library card applications
Development led by Wes Roberts, Library Services
and will be providing library cards to people who don’t
Manager. This department includes business, non-profit,
have them. Stoken said they will also be passing out
patents and trademarks as well as the Job and Career
information about their programs. “We’ll have a computer
Education Center, at the Main Library location in Oakland.
there, so we can actually show people how the databases
“We also assist with getting financial information and work,” Stoken said.
forecasts for sales in industries,” Stoken said. “And, if we
can’t help them with certain needs, like financial, we have
a nice network of people who can help them.”
Databases for Business and So Much More!
In addition to the business databases, Stoken said they have
a variety of other databases people can use to gain valuable
information. “The amount of databases, not just business, in
general, that we have is amazing,” Stoken said.
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