Assistance For LIHEAP Applications

Northshore Coalition for Fair Housing Providing Assistance for LIHEAP

Greetings:

 The time to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has begun. LIHEAP is a program that helps low-income families pay their heating bills through a grant that offers assistance in the form of cash, sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat.

On November 8, 2012, the Northside Coalition for Fair Housing will be hosting an event to assist families in completing the LIHEAP applications. The event will take place at the Letter Carriers Hall, located at 82 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 from 10:30AM to 1:30PM.

 Please bring the following items:

• Names, birthdates and social security numbers for all household members.
• Copy of your gas or electric bill.
• Proof of income for all household members:

• Wages—You must provide 30 days of paystubs from the previous month
• Award letter from unemployment, workers comp, social security or SSI.

2012-2013 Income Guidelines
Household Size	Monthly Income	Yearly Income
1	$1,396	$16,755
2	$1,891	$22,695
3	$2,386	$28,635
4	$2,881	$34,575
5	$3,376	$40,515
Each additional person	$495	$5,940

Duquesne University SBDC

November 8, 2012

JAPAN Business Opportunities

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Price: $45

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Learn what the Japanese market has to offer to U.S. businesses who want to do business there. The topics will be the country of Japan, business opportunities, culture, language and resources.

November 15, 2012

7th Annual PA Business Technology Conference

Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Price: $99 using discount code PBTC99

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Using technology in your business isn't a new idea, but how you use technology and what technologies you use to enhance your businesses profitability changes daily. 

 Social media is here to stay -  is it for you?  Search Engine Optimization is everything if you want to be found on the web - How does your company rank among your competitors?   Mobile applications, Google tools and customer relationship management software are allowing businesses to find, keep track of and send personal messages to customers.  Does your business use these tools?

A Check Tech at lunch will include:  what to look for before you buy your next computer, new tools and trends for quick and easy communications, three must-have technologies that every business needs and five security to-dos.  

Learn how today's business technology can enhance your profitability and competitiveness at this full-day event.  Over 150 people expected.  

November 29, 2012

Export Basics

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Price: $45

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This course is designed to meet the needs of:

• Manufacturers and technology companies seeking to initiate export programs
• Individuals within exporting companies who require orientation to exporting
• Service firms seeking to improve their understanding of globalization 

Course Topics Include:

• Recognizing and identifying export opportunities 
• Shipping and payment
• Legal and regulatory aspects of exporting
• Sources of information and assistance
• Cultural issues 

November 29, 2012

2012 Year-End Tax Saving Strategies for Small Businesses

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Price: $45 REGISTER NOW  Tax season is right around the corner - the better prepared you are, the more money you can save. This workshop will cover 2012 tax law changes for small businesses, tips for lowering your tax bill and opportunities for adding to your bottom line.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! We hope you stay safe this year (especially with  the storm), and remember that the city's Trick-Or-Treat has been moved to this Saturday! There are also plenty of events in the area to keep you busy over the weekend:

OWL-O-WEEN National Aviary, 700 Arch St., North Side. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free with general admission, $13. 412-323-7235; www.aviary.org. 

HALLOWEEN AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH SPOOK-TACULAR Family-friendly event with black and orange craft-making, trick-or-treating throughout the museum and a costume parade. Fri. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. Members free. Guests $11. RSVP at 412-322-5058, ext. 274, or email members@pittsburghkids.org.
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Congratulations 40 Under 40 Winners!

Let's congratulate this year's 40 Under 40 winners! 

They’re fourth-generation Pittsburghers, or they came here from other continents. They grow everything from community gardens to tech startups. They preserve our oldest neighborhoods and protect our youngest neighbors. They teach, build, raise funds and spirits, advocate, and entertain. And since nearly half are committed to fostering sustainability in our region, we thought it fitting to have Phipps Conservatory, a global leader in green and sustainability, as our backdrop. 

Collectively, this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are a diverse group of creative and dedicated Pittsburghers, bound together by their love for the city as it is today, as well as an optimism about its future.

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Join Next Generation Rail Supplier Connection Forum!

Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series

Enhance Your Business Skills Today! CWE looks forward to seeing you at our upcoming programs and events     Friday, October 12, 2012 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ) Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series Topic: "Alternate Dispute Resolution: How to Keep your Business out of the Court Speaker: Giselle Leonardo, Esq. Arbitrator, Attorney, & Certified Mediator Ms. Leonardo will explain the legal maze of alternatives to litigation by offering real-world examples, practical advice, and effective, efficient, and low cost solutions to litigation for small businesses. click here for more information and to register for this event.

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