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Impactful Women at Bella Sera
$29.00 – $40.00Join us for another special gathering of Impactful Women at Bella Sera with special presenter Jana Phillis Grimm, Esq., Attorney at Steptoe and Johnson’s Southpointe office, on July 17th, 2018 from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Ms. Grimm, who sits on the board of SWCCOC, is also the President of the Washington Health System Foundation Board, is actively involved with Dress for Success and other local non-profit organizations, and is a major advocate for women’s issues. She will discuss her role as an attorney and how her role gives her the opportunity to support women in business in Western Pa.. Ms. Grimm has chosen Casting for Recovery, a non-profit dedicated to supporting women with breast cancer as her Charity of Impact.
Vendors Shopping and Networking 11 a.m. to noon
Presentations and Lunch noon to 1:30 p.m.
Please bring cash for 50/50 and vendors
$30 Members
$35 Non-Members who belong to WIN Pittsburgh, WBN and WSBA and are in good standing with the organization (this will be verified)
$40 Non-Members
About Casting for Recovery: Casting for Recovery (CfR) provides healing outdoor retreats for women with breast cancer, at no cost to the participants. CfR’s retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life, and experience healing connections with other women and nature. The retreats are open to women with breast cancer of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery. For more than 20 years, women from all walks of life have benefited from CfR’s inspiring program model.
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Impactful Women: Kym Gable, Inspired Women Pgh Sth and Beth Shapiro SCORE
$25.00 – $500.00
Join us for an special edition luncheon featuring Kym Gable owner of Vision and Voice, Anchor/reporter for CBS Pittsburgh/KDKA and Director of Inspired Women Pittsburgh South as well as Beth Shapiro from SCORE, joining us all the way from Texas as they discuss the importance of demanding diversity in the workplace. This special edition luncheon will take place at Bella Sera from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This special edition luncheon is brought to you thanks to a grant received by SCORE.
Impactful Women: Demanding Diversity: June 6th, 2019
11:00 a.m.: Networking, Vendor Shopping/Visits, Raffles and Gift Baskets
12:00 p.m.: Lunch
12:45 p.m. Speakers
Gift Basket Donations Appreciated. 100% Goes to Inspired Women Pittsburgh South
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
Diversity in the Workplace Statistical Information
Harvard Business Review- 70% of diverse workplaces are able to capture a new market
Glassdoor- 67% of Job Seekers Want to Join a Diverse Team
McKinsey & Company: 43% of companies experience higher profits with ethically/culturally diverse boards
About Kym Gable: Kym works part-time as reporter/anchor at KDKA-TV. Kym is a 2-time Emmy and Telly Award winner, as well as an accomplished freelance producer, emcee, speaker, confidence coach and commercial voice actress — Kym takes a multi-passionate approach to life and business as an entrepreneur and investor. Through her new company, Vision and Voice, she helps individuals and companies tell their OWN stories by improving communications skills and enhancing presentations to make the biggest impact in their businesses.
About Inspired Women Pittsburgh South:
Inspired Women’s Mission is to create Space for Women Who Have More In Their Lives To Take Action On Behalf Of Women Who Have Less.
Collective Giving – Collective Impact
• Raising $10,000 in Quarterly Happy Hour Meetings !
• 100% of Donations Go To Winning Charity !
• Nominate Your Favorite Local or Global Women’s Non Profit for a Chance to Win!
• For only $100/qtr you can make a difference and vote!
About Beth Shapiro- is a mentor, lecturer, former Membership Chair, Education Chair, Chapter Chair and District Director for SCORE/ Houston. She has also held the role of Regional Vice President/Southwest for that organization. She currently leads the National Women’s Committee and has served on the National Advisory Council. In February, 2018 Beth assumed the position of VP, Diversity and Inclusion for SCORE National. Beth is the proud recipient of the 2012 SBA Counselor of the Year – SCORE, awarded to her out of 13,000 nationwide SCORE volunteers.
About SCORE: SCORE, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for over fifty years.
SCORE provides:
- Volunteer MENTORS who share their expertise across 62 industries
- Free, confidential business MENTORING in person, via email or by video
- Free business TOOLS, templates and tips here online
- Inexpensive or free business WORKSHOPS (locally) and webinars (online 24/7)
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Impactful Women: Women in Media
IMPACTFUL WOMEN: WOMEN IN MEDIA
Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Impactful Women’s Group for their first In-Person event at Bella Sera, Impactful Women: Women in Media. During this panel discussion, the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will be joined by some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated media professionals, Carole DeAngelo of the Observer-Reporter, Katie Green of Trib-Total Media, Kym Gable of KDKA, Jasmine Hughes of Pittsburgh City Paper and syndicated columnist Natalie Bencivenga of “Ask Natalie”. You will learn more about the women behind Pittsburgh’s most celebrated media outlets and get a behind-the-scenes look at how your company can utilize their advertising, marketing and editorial tools to help gain more exposure which will be followed by a lively Q & A. Lunch Included.
Carole DeAngelo- Observer-Reporter:
Advertising Director for the Observer-Reporter, Herald Standard, The Almanac and
Greene County Messenger
Proud partner of Becca Carl, other mom to Christian Rohrer
Advocate of being nice and drinking coffee
Vice-President of the Leadership Washington County Board of Directors
Board member of Junior Achievement Board of Directors
Board member of the Bradford House Board of Directors
2018 Athena Award Winner
Creator of the Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival, Corks and Kegs, the Washington
County Auto Show, First Fridays in downtown Washington, the Holiday Market and All
for Her
Managed Washington Crown Center, the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon and the Waterfront
Passionate about women’s rights, motivating people and doing the right thing
We have one chance to make a difference. Make it countKatie Green- Trib Total Media:
Katie Green is the Neighborhood News Network editor for Trib Total Media, overseeing 11 weekly community newspapers in Allegheny County and more than 32 hyper-local news websites. Prior to working at the Trib, she was editorial director of niche publications at Observer Publishing Company, editor of The Almanac and managing editor of WHIRL Publishing. She is a board member of the Jefferson College Historical Society in Canonsburg and a former board member of the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce and Frank Sarris Public Library.
Kym Gable- KDKA:
What’s YOUR story? Everyone has one and media personality Kym Gable is an expert at finding them and telling them. An anchor/reporter at KDKA-TV, her work on-camera and behind the scenes has garnered her numerous awards, including two Emmy Awards and Two and Telly Awards. She is also an accomplished freelance producer, emcee, speaker, confidence coach and commercial voice actress — Kym takes a multi-passionate approach to life and business as an entrepreneur and investor. Kym also serves on the advisory board of a local wealth management firm. As an advocate for those less fortunate and those in crisis, Kym’s mission of community outreach is her driving force. She leads the South chapter of the charity support organization, “Inspired Women Paying it Forward,” which provides grants to non-profits that support women and girls in need. Her motto is “You can’t live an extraordinary life if you keep doing ordinary things.” She and her husband, Jeff, are raising twin teen girls with those same principles of leadership, service, and compassion
Jasmine Hughes- Pittsburgh City Paper:
Jasmine M. Hughes currently serves as the Advertising Director at the Pittsburgh City Paper, but her media career started in 2006 at the Observer Publishing Company where she started as an Advertising Consultant and over the next eleven years held roles in advertising, marketing, digital advertising and eventually took over managing the revenue and special projects for the weekly, The Almanac during her last three years with the company. Before moving into the role at the City Paper, Jasmine spent three years at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette where she managed different sales teams and helped oversee and launch special projects focused on new revenue opportunities and the growth of digital revenue. Through Jasmine’s career, she has showed a passion and positive outlook on the media industry especially in the print and digital space. She serves as President of the Interstate Advertising Manager’s Association and in 2019 was named one of Editor & Publisher’s 25 under 35, an honor granted to only 25 individuals across the country each year believed to be the next generation of industry leaders.
Natalie Bencivenga- Ask Natalie:
Natalie Bencivenga is a socially conscious journalist, media personality and entrepreneur, using her platforms to bring attention to issues that build equity in our communities. She currently pens the nationally digitally syndicated “Ask Natalie” advice column for the Universal Press
Syndicate, is an award-winning host of the web series, #FiveMinutesWith and was recently selected as 40 Under 40 by Pittsburgh Magazine. She has practiced yoga and vegan cooking for more than a decade. -
Impactful Women: Women in Military
$24.00 – $38.00
Impactful Women: Women in Military
Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Impactful Women’s Group as we celebrate Veterans Day 2021 during our event Impactful Women: Women in Military. This event will introduce exceptional female leaders from our region to speak of their impact and their experiences while serving in the military. During this event, you will join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce for a lunch followed by a panel session at the AC Marriott Hotel in Southpoint on November 9th, 2021 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Let’s stand together as we support our female veterans and active military representatives and give them a platform to share their stories and their voice. Speakers to be announced.
This Event is Sponsored by Osteostrong
AC Hotel by Marriott/Loft Conference Center
1500 Main St, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Presenting Female Veterans:
Amy Knight- Retired Naval Officer/ Veterans Leadership Program
Casey Nowicki- Army Reserves Wesley Family Services
Carissa Snedden- U.S. Air Force Veteran/Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard
Jessica King-Marine Corps Veteran/Veteran Leadership Program
Kristal Bartley- Army Veteran/ Veterans Leadership ProgramCall 412.221.4100 with Questions or to Sponsor a Veterans Lunch
About the Menu:
Chicken Saltimbocca: Sautéed Chicken, Roaster Mushrooms, Over-Dried Tomatoes, Garlic, Prosciutto, Basil, Crushed Potatoes with Smoked Paprika, Grilled Vegetables
Stuffed Pork Chop: Apple Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing, Marsala Pan Sauce, Herb Spaetzle, Roasted Root Vegetables
Stuffed Portobello: Spinach, Tomato, Garlic, Parmesan, Oven Roasted Tomato Risotto, Grilled Vegetables
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Impactful Women: Women in Military
This Veteran’s Day the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Group wanted to do something to honor the brave women who have served our country through giving them a voice to share their stories. Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming event Impactful Women: Women in Military taking place on November 9th, 2021 at the AC Hotel by Marriot from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature a luncheon from 11:00-12:15 p.m. followed by an impactful auditorium presentation with local representatives from around our region.
Lunch Choices Include:
Chicken Saltimbocca
Stuffed Pork Chop
Stuffed Portobello
Sponsorship Opportunity Available. Help support the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s Impactful Women’s Group.
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Impactful Women: Women in Politics
Impactful Women: Women in Politics
Join Us to at our Impactful Women: Women in Politics event at Bella Sera on February 19th, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This important event will give our members and the public the opportunity to meet local representatives and learn more about issues potentially impacting their lives from a more accessible platform. We hope that you will join us and support the Impactful Women of South West Communities Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsorship Opportunities available. Call 412.221.4100
Impactful Women is the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce’s gathering platform which gives South West Communities Chamber members the opportunity to discuss women-centric issues and support women in business in our region. Each Impactful Women’s event selects one non-profit to highlight at each meeting. Out Impactful Women events are always open to attendees of all genders and backgrounds as well as both members and non-members.
Our Charitable Partner for Women in Politics: Wesley Family Services
Wesley Family Services is a non-profit organization that serves more than 30,000 individuals and families in Western PA. Our caring, highly trained staff of over 1,100 people are committed to providing high quality behavioral healthcare services and support programs to children, adults, and families over the course of their lifespan so that they are empowered to reach their full potential. Our programs in Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, Behavioral Health and Education are made possible by your generosity and the generosity of everyone in our community.
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Impactful Women: Women in STEM
Impactful Women: Women in STEM
Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Impactful Women: Women in STEM on March 25th, 2021 at 12 p.m. Four exemplary leaders in the Pittsburgh Region will join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce to discuss the successes and obstacles of women working in the non-traditional fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Representing the science industry will be Jeanne Treasurer the Director of Process Metallurgy for Universal Stainless, Gina Winstead, the Vice President of WIT PGH and also serves as the Vice President of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Caroline Wong, Civil Engineer at DLZ and Meenakshi Aggarwal of Mathnasium in Mount Lebanon.
Joining them will be the newly appointed President of Junior Achievement of Western PA, Patrice Matamoros to share with attendees how they incorporate interactive STEM into their long-standing youth program. Matamoros has also chosen two J.A. students who will share their experience as students and members of Junior Achievement and their ambitions as future leaders.
This webinar is FREE for members of the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce and their is a small fee for non-members.
About Impactful Women: Impactful Women was started in 2018 by chamber director Mandi Pryor as a way to give a voice to female minorities and highlight topics and issues that affect women in business as well as their personal lives. Impactful Women is a quarterly meeting hosted by the chamber which covers varying topics which projects a philanthropic focus.
About Jeanne Treasurer:
Jeanne has spent 20 years in industry in a variety of roles, all focused on process metallurgy and manufacturing. In her current role as the Director of Process Metallurgy for Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, she manages a team of metallurgists across three facilities, focusing on continuous improvement, problem solving, and instituting best practices. A native of Chicago, she has a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and a Master of Business Administration from Kutztown University.
About Gina Winstead:
Gina Winstead holds the position of Assistant Vice President of Membership Development & External Relations of Vibrant Pittsburgh, a local nonprofit working to increase local workplace diversity and inclusion. Gina previously served as Director of Diversity and Inclusion & Member Engagement at the Pittsburgh Technology Council and served in a dual capacity as Keystone Innovation Zone Coordinator. She is also currently the Vice President of Womxn in Tech PGH, a local nonprofit championing for the diverse and intersectional experience for women and allies in the technology sector. She is leading a virtual bootcamp called Hacking Barriers to Entry which creates tech equity and advocacy through digital literacy and autonomy for BIPOC women.
She’s a founding member of the 412 Black Jewish Collaboration and joined Carlow University’s Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Sciences. A native of the Pittsburgh region (McKeesport), she holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and is a recent graduate of the EDGE Women’s Leadership program. Gina is currently finishing the CMU’s Executive Leadership & Negotiation Academy for Women on a scholarship from Tepper School of Business Executive Education Department.
About Caroline Wong:
Caroline Wong, is a Civil Engineer with DLZ, in Columbus, OH and collaborates with DLZ’s branch office in Bridgeville, PA. Prior to graduating from The Ohio State University in 2018 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, she interned with DLZ in the Construction Services division, performing construction inspections on various transportation and infrastructure projects as well as material testing in the field and laboratory. She also interned at the Corporate Headquarters for L-Brands, as part of the Project Delivery team for the Store Design and Construction division. Since graduating, she has worked as a Civil Engineer in DLZ’s Transportation division, working on projects in multiple states related to roadway and traffic improvements. Caroline is proficient in multiple industry related software systems including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation and TruTraffic. Outside of the office Ms. Wong is involved with industry organizations like Engineers Club of Columbus, Ohio and WTS International. She is much more than an engineer, in 2020 she started a homemade greeting card company “Like Mother, Like Daughter!”, taking her love of crafts to the next level.
About Meenakshi Aggarwal:
Meenakshi Aggarwal and Preeti Paranjpe, are the Owners of Mathnasium of Mt Lebanon, the math-only learning center in your neighborhood. We have assisted many kids in grades K – 12 locally, to help them understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them. Math is a skill that can be learnt and we experience that everyday at our center, when kids say “AHA”, now I know!! or they say, “can I stay longer”. We are proud to be helping our community for a better future.
Meenakshi Aggarwal and co-owner Preeti Paranjpe have both have lived in beautiful Pittsburgh for the last 22 years. Meenakshi graduated from medical school then continued to IT school. Since then she has been working in IT for 20+ years.Preeti graduated with a masters in Human resources and economic and has been 19+ years of experience in HR. Preeti, owns great expertise in human resources and is great at working with kids.We have been passionate about doing community events small and large scale. We liked the fact that we can add value to the community and then thought of joining Mathnasium. Now, seeing the glow on kid’s faces, with parents assured , we continue to look forward to helping many kids in our community.About Patrice Matamoros:
As the former CEO of P3R, Pittsburgh’s premier organization for promoting running and community health and fitness through large-scale events, races and education programs, including the Pittsburgh Marathon weekend. She joined P3R in 2008 as the executive director and successfully helped re-launch the Pittsburgh Marathon after a 5-year hiatus. Throughout her tenure with the organization, Patrice grew the DICK’S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events by over 360% to include over 7 events on race weekend, and multiple running events throughout the year. She and her team created a successful event management organization that managed all three professional sporting teams running events, Pittsburgh International Airport 5K and the City of Pittsburgh’s signature event, The Great Race. Today over 80,000 runners participate in events managed or produced by P3R and the annual budget has grown to $8 million.
About Junior Achievement:
Junior Achievement reaches more than 4.9 million students per year in 212,101classrooms and after-school locations. JA programs are taught by volunteers in inner cities, suburbs, and rural areas throughout the United States, by 106 Area Offices in all 50 states. JAWPA is proud that in these unprecedented times, JA impacted nearly 42,000 students last school year, across western PA and northern WV, through both in-school and virtual JA programs and resources.
In 2020, JAWPA opened JA BizTown®, a fully-interactive community simulation that brings to life the business and other elements of what make day-to-day life successful in our cities and towns. After 9 hours of curriculum, students in grades four through six visit the 10,000 square foot mini-city located in South Fayette Township where they connect what they learned in school with the realities of the business world and everyday life.
About the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce:
The South West Communities Chamber of Commerce is a strong, pro-business membership organization serving business and our communities for almost 100 years. The unique home of the Chamber is a 110 year old building, once a West Penn Power substation, located on Washington Pike (Rt. 50) in Collier Township. Member municipalities include the Boroughs of Bridgeville, Carnegie and Heidelberg, and the Townships of Collier, Scott, South Fayette, and Upper St. Clair as well as surrounding regions in and around the South Hills. The Chamber provides the tools to assist in the operation and promotion of area businesses, and our members work together to make our communities desirable places to live and do business. Membership in the Chamber is an investment in the future of these communities, and we believe that our members are our greatest resource.
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Impactful Women: Women in Technology
$29.00 – $75.00
We are excited to announce Impactful Women is back this October at the Crown Plaza Pittsburgh South. This luncheon will focus on Women in Technology. We will welcome some of Pittsburgh’s Top Women including Audrey Russo , President and CEO of Pittsburgh Technology Council, Erica Peterson, Founder and CEO, Moms Can: Code , and Amy Halter, Vice President of Operations of Accion Labs and our non-profit Science Tots, Inc.. Join us as we embrace women thriving in a non-traditional field and support this incredibly progressive charity. Both members of South West Communities Chamber of Commerce members and non-members are able to attend.
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Impactul Women: Women in Leadership
$32.00 – $300.00
Join the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Impactful Women: Women in Leadership event at Bella Sera in Canonsburg on February 15th, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature prolific female leaders from our region including Katie-Unger Chipps from Leadership Washington County, Anne Schlicht from the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University and Lynne Popash from the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way of SWPA. Every Child Inc will be our beneficiary non-profit for this event and our 50/50 raffle proceeds will benefit their cause. This event is sponsored by Musuneggi Financial Group. Please bring cash for 50/50 and gift basket raffle.
Members: $32
Non-Member: $45
$85 Includes Vendor Table and One Lunch
$115 Includes Vendor Table and Two Lunches
Gift Basket Donations Appreciated
Dessert, Centerpiece and Gift Bags Sponsorships Available. Please contact mandi@swrcoc.org for more information
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Impactul Women: Women of Empowerment
$38.00 – $300.00
Impactful Women: Women of Empowerment
Join the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Impactful Women: Women of Empowerment. Joining us will be Maria Allshouse, Healthy Lifestyle Coaching and Corporate Wellness, Niki Campbell, Founder and CEO, The Flourish Group, and Sheila Hyland, Co-Founder, FosterHyland and Associates. This event will focus on fostering impactful interpersonal relationships, personal growth and wellness and honing in on the empowered executive mindset. Network with other professionals focused on growth, prosperity and self-empowerment. The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce will have an exciting announcement for 2024 as well.
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Members: $32 Early Bird/ $38.00 After August 10th
Non-Member: $45/ $48 After August 10th
$85 Includes Vendor Table and One Lunch
$115 Includes Vendor Table and Two Lunches
Gift Basket Donations Appreciated
Dessert, Centerpiece and Gift Bags Sponsorships Available. Please contact mandi@swrcoc.org for more information
About Maria Allshouse:
After being down-sized in 2017 at age 50 from a 23-plus-year corporate career in marketing and branding, Maria made a life-changing decision to take the path of entrepreneurship to help others who, like her, had struggled with years of disordered eating, and chronic dieting. Her remarkable story of overcoming a lifetime struggle with disordered eating and releasing 130 pounds is as inspiring as it is engaging. With warmth and humility, she describes her journey from someone who was barely surviving to a completely revitalized individual thriving as an award-winning fitness athlete, Olympic triathlete, corporate leader, community champion, and two-time award recipient of Woman of the Year and Excellence in Health and Fitness.Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in business and communication and is a Precision Nutrition Certified Master Coach, an international organization comprised of the world’s top health, nutrition, sleep, and stress management experts, and a Keynote Speaker. In addition, she is a Certified Master Trainer for the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Prevention Program and a member of the Women’s Speakers Association. Maria has delivered inspiring presentations educating individuals from all backgrounds. Some of her topics include, Choosing Grace Over Guilt, Stop Pressing the Pause Button, and 6 Steps to Igniting Wellness for Life.Her company’s mission is to inspire profound positive change in individuals and corporate environments, empowering them to unlock their full potential and lead healthy lives of purpose, fulfillment, and vitality. Through her holistic approach, her company offers transformative programs that nurture personal growth, enhance well-being, and cultivates a thriving workplace culture.In her personal time, Maria enjoys connecting with nature exploring the many trails of Pittsburgh, and spending time with her granddaughter doing what she loves most, being a “Ga Ga”.About Niki Campbell:
Founder & CEO, The Flourish Group
After more than 20 years as a communications executive, Niki Campbell made a midlife career change to take control of her own health and help others who, like her, had neglected their well-being in pursuit of a successful career.
At the age of 44, she went back to school to complete a degree in nutrition and obtain a masters in health and human performance. Her training also includes certifications in health coaching and personal training. With this education and a passion for helping others, she launched The Flourish Group in 2019 to provide nutrition, fitness and lifestyle coaching to individuals, and wellness consulting to organizations.
Her company’s approach to wellness –The Five Foundations of Flourishing – is rooted in simple, safe, and sustainable lifestyle habits that are meant to last a lifetime. Their clients enjoy results such as more restful sleep, high levels of energy, increased strength and mobility, and more confidence and professional success.
A native of the Pittsburgh region, Niki lives in the Cranberry area with her husband and dog Jeter. When she’s not running her business, you can find her teaching as an adjunct faculty at Chatham University or spending time doing the things she loves most – cooking, entertaining, traveling and spending time with her family.
About Sheila Hyland, FosterHyland:
Co-Founder FosterHyland & Associates
Sheila Hyland has more than 20 years of on-air television and speaking experience working as a news anchor, reporter, and managing editor for major network affiliates including ABC, CBS and FOX. She co-founded FosterHyland & Associates, an agency specializing in media training, executive coaching, presentation & talent coaching, and crisis communications. Ms. Hyland also provides on-air talent services for various corporate and institutional clients, including her role as a national and regional host for Comcast Newsmakers and as co-host of the Larry Richert: Unfiltered podcast with Jim Krenn.
Hyland is the operations manager for Luminari, a nonprofit focusing on educational programs for teenagers, she is a founding board member of Pittsburgh Children’s Advocacy Center, and is a member of Pittsburgh Professional Women.
Ms. Hyland lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and has two grown children.
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Impactul Women: Women of Influence
Impactful Women: Women of Influence
Join the South West Regional Chamber of Commerce for an empowering and inspiring gathering at our upcoming event, “Impactful Women: Women of Influence.” This exceptional occasion celebrates the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women who have made a significant impact in various fields. It’s an opportunity to connect, share stories, and draw inspiration from the journeys of these remarkable women. Speakers Include SWR Woman of the Year, Lynn Berry of Bridge Insurance, Business of the Year, Founder and CEO, Kelly Frost, of PEEL: Pittsburgh’s Elevated and Emerging Leaders, as well as, Business of the Year and Woman of the Year Nominees, Jessica Eberley of HRT Solutions and Equality Careers* and Sonja Garnett-Williams, Not Forgotten Home & Community Services. The Impactful Women Series is sponsored by The Musuneggi Financial Group. Our Non-Profit highlight is Face 2 Face Healing.
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Doors Open at 11 a.m.
Lunch is Served at 11:45 p.m.
Members: $34 until Jan 25th/ $38 after Jan 25th
Non-Member: $44 until Jan 25th/$48 after Jan 25th
Women’s Group Members: $38 Until Jan 25th/$42.00 after Jan 25th
$85 Includes Vendor Table and One Lunch
$115 Includes Vendor Table and Two Lunches
Gift Basket Donations Appreciated
Dessert, Centerpiece and Gift Bags Sponsorships Available. Please contact mandi@swrcoc.org for more information
About Jessica Eberley, HRT Solutions:
Jessica Eberley, is the CEO and Owner of both HRT Solutions and Equality Careers. Jess launched HRT Solutions in 2016 with a vision to change the way that people partner with clients in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources. While Jessica’s accomplishments include a variety of industries, including Manufacturing, Retail, CPG, and Hospitality, her top career accomplishment is building the team at HRT Solutions.
Jessica was born and raised in Pittsburgh and is a proud Alumni of Penn State. Most recently Jessica was named a Pittsburgh Steeler and PNC Women of Steel and received the 3RBA Technical achievement award for her work on Equality Careers.
About Kelly Frost, PEEL, Pittsburgh’s Elevated and Emerging Leaders:
The Founder & CEO of FROST Executive Services, Kelly Frost, has over 20 years of thriving success in Consulting, Strategic Planning, Marketing & Branding, Publishing, Management, Media Production, Communications, Event Planning, and Human Resources.
In 2022, with a heart determined to give, Kelly pioneered PEEL: Pittsburgh’s Elevated & Emerging Leaders. Rooted in philanthropy, each PEEL event intertwines with charitable giving, aiming to offer sustained relief and uplift communities. Kelly’s vision for PEEL embodies her unwavering commitment to inspiring and empowering all, professionally and personally, irrespective of gender.
In 2023, Kelly launched a Video Podcast titled FROST Bites, Breaking the Ice with Kelly Frost. The podcast is your weekly destination for insightful and stimulating conversations with the movers and shakers of Pittsburgh and the Unsung Heros! The video podcast is dedicated to showcasing the incredible talents of entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists, creatives, and fascinating individuals making waves in and around the Pittsburgh area with a dynamic lineup of rotating co-hosts. They focus on building connections and fostering a sense of community, FROST BITES creates a platform for inspiration, learning, and empowerment.
Before 2020, Kelly channeled her insights into the launch of a women-centric magazine. Celebrating facets of business, lifestyle, health, travel, and more, it gained traction and was found Nationally at Barnes & Noble, Books a Million, online platforms, subscriptions, and the app.
Kelly’s fervor to align passion with purpose led her to pen ‘A TOAST TO MOTHERHOOD: The Good, The Bad, & The Hilarious’. Slated for release in 2024, this anthology encompasses heartfelt stories from Kelly and other women, laying bare their raw motherhood experiences.
In 2017, life posed a challenging curveball. Following a sudden loss of partial vision and hearing, Kelly was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Turning adversity on its head, she became an advocate for MS. Kelly’s dedication shone as she joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Committee and was asked to be the Keynote Speaker at the MS Society’s 2022 annual fundraiser at the Heinz History Center.
Beyond PEEL, she champions networking groups that resonate with her philosophy of giving back. Kelly firmly upholds the transformative power of collaboration and volunteering, viewing them as bridge-builders in society.
A Penn State alum with a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Kelly wears her Pittsburgh heritage with pride, and as they say, she bleeds Black and Gold.
About Lynn Berry, Bridge Insurance Group:
Lynn Berry, President of Bridge Insurance Group, Inc., started working in the insurance industry in 1985. Now, as president of her own company, Lynn exemplifies the qualities that led her to this position and seeks to instill those qualities in her staff. The staff, as a whole, take great pride in knowing that they can create a personalized experience for each client that walks through their doors. “My staff and I review all clients regularly, inform you of upcoming changes to your policy, become an advocate if a claim is necessary, and allow access outside of normal business hours.”
“We are relational, not transactional and desire to find solutions, not simply make a sale.”
Throughout her years in the insurance industry, Lynn has had many mentors and continues to thread their teachings through every transaction. “I once heard that relationships are like buttons on an elevator, some will take you up, and others will take you down.” But through her faith, dedication, and passion to never stop learning, Lynn knows that the scales will always balance in the end and the elevator will eventually head back up.
We are very engaged in our community, each staff member has participated in their own churches, contributed time and resources to Lemoyne Community Center, Washington City Mission, Outdoor Immersion, Face To Face Healing, Dress For Success, Watchful Shepherd, Food Banks, and Mentoring programs.”
“We want to be able to see you at the Grocery Store and feel good about the business we did together.”
After all, it is God, family, and community that really makes up the Bridge Insurance team.
About Sonja Garnett-Williams, Not Forgotten Home & Community Services
Sonja Garnett-Williams is a native Pennsylvanian, who fell in love with non-profits when she responded to an ad in the Employment Guide 30+ years ago. She quickly developed a deep passion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Hence, becoming the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Not Forgotten Home and Community Service, a person-centered driven, non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a conducive environment for the IDD and Autism population by campaigning for individuality with inclusion, growth with choices, and quality with equality to all served.
Sonja was raised in a household where education was very important and taught to be powerful; these teachings are now used to empower others. After graduating from high school, Sonja obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Carlow University and completed her Masters of Business Administration at Point Park University.
It was while working for a major non-profit that Sonja resolved to change the stigma and discrimination these individuals faced. Individuals with disabilities were viewed as liabilities to be managed rather than assets to be enjoyed. Sonja embraced the notion that personal autonomy is a basic right of every human being.
After years of contemplation and having the goal of launching a non-profit organization, benefiting the “forgotten” community, Not Forgotten Home and Community Service’s humble beginnings launched into existence in 2015. In January of 2016, the organization became a fully formed 501(C)(3) with great support from her staff and individuals.
Mission: Building support through a community of individuals dealing with cancer or conditions causing an altered self-image. We aim to promote healing through outreach, advocacy, interaction, activity, resources, and education.
Who We Are:
Face2Face Healing was created in response to the gap that often occurs when medicine has done all it can, but individuals are left emotionally and/or physically unable to adapt to the resulting effects of cancer or conditions causing an altered self-image.Many individuals experience loneliness due to isolation and/or rejection. Regardless of the physical diagnosis, the pain and distress from cancer or an altered self-image can leave a person feeling alone, confused, and unable to resume a normal life.
While the healing process is slightly different for each person, the goal of Face2Face Healing remains constant; empower the individual to see their inner beauty and give them back their voice.
Face2Face Healing creates the support necessary to give individuals dealing with any type of cancer or conditions causing an altered self-image the opportunity to meet and share with others who know how they feel. We create a caring, sharing, and supportive environment where individuals can connect and make an investment in each other’s lives.
What We Do:
- We provide emotional support to individuals and their caregivers with our in-person consultations or via our HIPAA compliant online counseling platform.
- We feature survivor stories through our blog, Faces of Hope.
- We reintroduce individuals back into the community after they have been isolated.
- We educate individuals on programs available to assist in their recovery through our nurse coordination process. This includes collaborating with their healthcare providers.
- We prepare individualized care packages to make their hospital stays, treatment sessions or at home care, more comfortable.
- We provide support groups which provide a safe place to express feelings among people who understand what each other is going through. Support groups can ease some of the feelings of isolation that can separate individuals from well-meaning, but anxious family members and friends.
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InCommunity Ad- November
$130.00 – $5,000.00Membership Details and Benefits
The South West Communities Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, pro-business membership organization serving our South Hills communities for 90 years. We endeavor to work with business to enhance the economic resources of our region, and to ensure that changes in our area are good for both business and residents. We encourage the growth of existing businesses and foster the establishment of new ones. As a Chamber member you will join a roll of over 400 businesses, social services, and municipal agencies contributing to the economic health and well-being of our communities. Membership also provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to become good corporate neighbors by supporting the communities in which they are located.
The benefits of membership are significant. The South West Communities Chamber of Commerce offers an aggressive program of work designed to meet the needs and interests of our members, as well as providing the tools and contacts necessary to assist in the success and growth of your business. Why Wait? Join Today!
WHY JOIN
- Make New Business Contacts/Member Referrals
- Marketing Resources/Print and Electronic Advertising Opportunities for Improved Visibility
- Increase your business skills and customer base by participating in Chamber Educational Seminars/Workshops, Networking Opportunities, and Social Events
- Access to ChamberChoice programs, including Health Insurance Programs, Business Insurance, and Energy Plans.
- Economic Development Resources
- Online Member Listing & Links
- SCORE “FREE” Business Counseling Service
- Use of the Chamber Business Communication Center/Conference Room Available for Member Use at discounted rates.
The Chamber can provide the tools you need to help your business on a day to day basis such as Federal, State and Local Agency Business Updates, Certificates of Origin, Business Resource Library, Credit Union Membership, as well as New Resident Packets for your employees and Resource & Activity Guides for Pennsylvania, Allegheny/Washington Counties, and Pittsburgh.
Request our Full 2023 membership guide by emailing our Administrative Assistant Bee at info@swrcoc.org
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Jacksons Southpointe Mixer
$15.00 – $25.00
Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce for a night of delectable appetizers, an exquisite wine list and beer list and amazing company at our February evening mixer at Jackson’s Restaurant and Bar in Southpointe. Appetizers will be provided alongside a cash bar. Attendance for Members is only $15 and Non-Members entrance is $25. Plenty of parking available and a convenient central location.
Jacksons Restaurant and Bar Member Mixer
Thursday, February 28th, 2019
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
1000 Corporate Drive,
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Joy to the World-Holiday Luncheon
$35.00 – $475.00
Soon the yule log will be lit, the holiday songs will begin playing softly in the background and the snow will be swirling through the air which means the Annual South West Communities Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon is just around the corner. We proudly announce that this year’s holiday luncheon theme is Joy to the World and will take place on Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Club at Nevillewood. We hope that you will join us for this grand event and invite your co-workers and friends to celebrate with us at this joyous occasion as we come together as a community. The yearly sold-out event will feature plentiful giveaways, live music and close to two-hundred South West Communities chamber members and friends of the community. This event is open to the public.
Networking 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lunch 12 p.m. 1p.m.
Giveaways and Presentations 1 p.m.Individual and Group Tables Available
$30/$38 Until November 22nd
$35/$45 Until December 1stAll Tickets Must Be Purchased Before December 1st
Sponsors and Giveaway Donations AppreciatedClick Here to View and Purchase Sponsorships
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Legislative Forecast 2020
Join the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Senator Pam Iovino, District 37 and State Representatives Anita Kulik, District 45, Jason Ortitay, District 46, and Natalie Mihalek, District 40. Iovino, Kulik, Ortitay and Mihalek will share their insights regarding regional development as well as forecasting the future of Western Pennsylvania in 2020.
About Senator Pam Iovino:
Senator Pam Iovino serves in the 37th District with coverage in both Allegheny and Washington county. Her committee assignments include Appropriations, Communications & Technology, Community, Economic & Recreational Development, Labor & Industry, Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and Minority Chair.
Senator Iovinos’s 23-year career in the United States Navy, culminating in promotion to Captain, grounded her in a career of public service. After tours as a Missile Maintenance Officer, Manpower analyst, Network Warfare program manager, Commanding Officer assignments, and Congressional Liaison Iovino retired from the Navy. Iovino’s retirement was to assume the Senate-confirmed Presidential appointment as Assistant Secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
About State Representative Anita Astorino Kulik:
Anita Astorino Kulik serves as the state representative for the 45th Legislative District. Rep. Kulik’s Committees and Caucuses include Game & Fisheries, Secretary, Gaming Oversight, Secretary, Liquor Control,Professional Licensure, Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness and Allegheny County Delegation.
District 30 includes Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Carnegie, Coraopolis,Emsworth
Kennedy Township, Kilbuck Township, Neville Township, Pennsbury Village, Robinson Township
Rosslyn Farms and Scott Township.About State Representative Jason Ortitay:
Boosting job creation, reforming the tax code, strengthening educational opportunities and solving local issues are top priorities for Representative Jason Ortitay. In the current legislative session, Jason serves on four House committees: Appropriations, Education, Environmental Resources and Energy, and Gaming Oversight. He also chairs the Subcommittee on Education under the Appropriations Committee and the Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee.
The 46th Legislative District is made up of portions of Washington and Allegheny counties. In Washington County, the district includes Canton, Cecil, Mount Pleasant, Robinson and Smith townships and the boroughs of Burgettstown, McDonald (in both Washington and Allegheny counties) and Midway. In Allegheny County, the district includes Collier and South Fayette townships and the boroughs of Bridgeville, Heidelberg and Oakdale
About State Representative Natalie Mihalek:
Rep. Mihalek’s areas of interest include Children & Youth, Human Services, Judiciary, Liquor Control
and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.A native of Allegheny County, Mihalek’s commitment to public service began early. A member of the Girl Scouts of America (GSA), she received the GSA Gold Award, Scouting’s highest achievement. Upon graduating from South Allegheny High School, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where she qualified and served in the Navy’s elite nuclear power program, of which only 1 percent of the sailors admitted are women.
The 40th Legislative District consists of part of ALLEGHENY County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Upper St. Clair and the BOROUGH of Bethel Park (portions) and Part of WASHINGTON County consisting of the TOWNSHIP of Peters.
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Loft Office Space Ribbon Cutting
Ribbon Cutting Event at The Loft Office at Greentree Road!
Join us to celebrate the Loft Office at Greentree Road on Thursday, November 16th, 2023. The Loft Office Co-Working space includes affordable private offices and suites. See all the amenities and celebrate this new business with us!
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on November 16th, 2023
2090 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Find Out More!
https://www.loftofficesuites.com/
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