Business Workshops, Webinars, Training, Conferences, Networking Events | Duquesne University SBDC

Business Workshops, Webinars, Training, Conferences, Networking Events

Our Workshops

The Duquesne University SBDC offers a variety of entrepreneur events and classes from our First Step workshops to our annual Opportunity Knocks event and our Business Growth Conference.

We are sure there is an event that will help you start or grow your business!



Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend a workshop, please contact our office at least five business days in advance of the workshop to receive a full refund. Notifications received after that time (until the day of the workshop), a credit will be given towards a future Duquesne University SBDC workshop within a year from the registration date.

No credit or refund will be given on notifications after the workshop starts. No credit or refund will be given on no-show situation.

Opportunity Knocks 2025: Pitch to Prosper
Jun
10th
Tuesday, June 10th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opportunity Knocks 2025: Pitch to Prosper

Turning Ideas into Reality!

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Jun
11th
Wednesday, June 11th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)

In this session, Web design experts will look at each participants' website and help them improve their design and optimize their websites for search engines.

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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)
Jun
11th
Wednesday, June 11th : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (webinar)
Jun
16th
Monday, June 16th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment Program Series: Money Management (webinar)

This presentation covers the foundation of all financial empowerment work: tracking your income and expenses in order to build a spending plan and stick to it.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Jun
19th
Thursday, June 19th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference
Jun
24th
Tuesday, June 24th : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference

Empowering Growth, Inspiring Change! Join BizBurgh 2025: First Annual Business Growth Conference to empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals.

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Photography Basics: In The Field (in-person)
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Photography Basics: In The Field (in-person)

Establishing a professional, visual brand identity in our digital-first environment is crucial to maintaining success.

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QuickBooks Online Version (in-person) at Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

QuickBooks Online Version (in-person) at Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce

QuickBooks is one of the best solutions to small businesses' accounting needs. It is the most widely used small business accounting software.

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Common Issues (webinar)
Jun
25th
Wednesday, June 25th : 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Common Issues (webinar)

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Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)
Jun
26th
Thursday, June 26th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Emerging Social Media Trends (webinar)

Come for Emerging Social Media Trends, as Digital Marketing Strategist Ray Sidney-Smith walks you through the trends and the latest forecasts!

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