Keeping it Legal with the IRS

This full day workshop hosted by the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and presented by IRS Exempt Organizations specialists, explains what 501(c)(3) organizations must do to keep their tax-exempt status.

Topics covered will include:

• Tax-exempt status
• Unrelated business income
• Employment issues
• Form 990 series
• Required disclosures

Fee is $50 and includes lunch. This session will take place at the Robert Morris University Holiday Inn at 8256 University Blvd. Moon Township, PA 15108. For more information go to www.stayexempt.org.

Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling Shelby Gracey at 412-397-6000.

A look at Innovators and Entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh

The Heinz History Center opened a new exhibit today exploring important entrepreneurs and innovators native to Pittsburgh. The installation titled Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation is set to be a long-term part of the museum that seeks to showcase the best, most well known innovators from the city.

Take a look at the exhibit here

The History Center's newest long-term exhibition, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, celebrates our region's incredible impact on the world.

The two-story, 16,000 square-foot exhibit features more than 50 hands-on activities and audio-visual displays, to help tell Pittsburgh's definitive story.

Beginning 16,000 years ago at Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Avella, Pa., through George Washington's first experiences in the French & Indian War, and Lewis & Clark's groundbreaking expedition, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation celebrates our historic accomplishments all the way through our 21st century role as a leader in medicine, higher education, and robotics.

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Welcome to the New Startups In Pittsburgh

The latest round of Alphalabs startups have completed their funding, and now we get to welcome these new businesses to the city! We encourage every entrepreneur to put in the hard work up front like these companies did, and to keep your roots in Pittsburgh. A thriving community and economy starts at the small business level, and we wish these new companies the best of luck in the future!

Aurochs Brewing Co. was first introduced in May at the Innovation Works Investor Day as an alumni of the group’s i6 Agile Innovation program, which is run in partnership withCarnegie Mellon University . The company is developing a gluten-free beer with a taste to compete with mainstream craft beers.  

CollegeZen was also introduced as an i6 company in May under the name College People. The first product is aimed at the college admissions process and creates a social platform to make the process more intuitive and less expensive for everyone involved.

Tunessence is developing a platform to learn and teach music online through what the company calls “an interactive Web experience.” So far, the site includes video lessons and the ability for students to record themselves for playback.  

AutoRef is a company developing an online platform that has auto dealers bidding for customers based on a customer's search criteria. Like many of the region's tech companies, AutoRef has its development team in Pittsburgh but its headquarters elsewhere, in this case southern California.

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Now Leasing!

We have office space available for YOU! Are you or someone you know looking to start your own business? RCI has everything you need at a price that's right for you.

With over 11,000 s.f. per floor, Riverside Center for Innovation is adaptable to suite any tenant need, from 250 s.f. to 4,994 s.f. and offers FREE parking, Fiber Internet Connections (Which are included with rent), Telephone Receptionist services, Photocopier - B&W and Color, Conference Rooms, Faxing, Word Processing, Postage, an Exercise Facility, IT Services, Notary Public, Business Counseling, MBE and WBE Certifications, Entrepreneurial Business Counseling and more!


Currently Available Suites are:

Suite 211 - 522 s.f. - $696 per month

Suite 214 - 469 s.f. - $625 per month

Suite 231 - 499 s.f. - $665 per month

Suite 237 - 423 s.f. - $564 per month

Suite 234 - 475 s.f. - $633 per month

Visit us online at: http://www.riversidecenterforinnovation.com/incubator_leasing.asp

Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta!

Next week is the Pittsburgh Regatta on its 35th year and still splashing! The Regatta is entirely FREE (so bring the whole family young and elderly) and features a powerboat race, sand sculpting, fireworks, live performances and more!

This highly anticipated event is appreciated by over 500,000 people annually... and great things are in store!

Expect some new twists to go along with all the favorites that have made Regatta one of the most famous festivals in the United States.

For more info visit: http://www.threeriversregatta.net/

Safe Boating For North Shore Boaters

Due to a high amount of unfortunate accidents along the North Shore, the Coast Guard and the state Fish and Boat Commission are revving up a safe boating education and enforcement campaign today through Sunday, hoping to influence the 1,000 pleasure boaters expected along the North Shore next weekend for the Kenny Chesney-Tim McGraw concert.

TribLive writes:



Even before summer began, tragedy played out on area rivers.


Three people accidentally drove personal watercrafts over dams — one woman died — and a watercraft-boat collision last weekend put a man and a woman in the hospital.


“These accidents are a big concern. People who drive over a lock and dam are just not aware of their surroundings. That’s the best scenario. The worst scenario is that they are not aware of their surroundings because they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” said Coast Guard Cmdr. Richard Timme, who supervises Pittsburgh’s waterways.


Read More: http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/2065686-74/boating-boat-pittsburgh-weekend-boaters-campaign-influence-river-safe-boats

24th Annual North Side Community Night

Don't miss the 24th Annual North Side Community Night with the Pittsburgh Pirates!
This event will be in a Parking Lot near PNC Park. Pick Up Tickets and Shirts at:

809 Middle Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4918

When:
Wednesday June 20, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT

**   Please Note that parking is NOT included in the event price, and that parking in the tailgate party lot is for volunteers and sponsors only!   **

Come join us for a rocking tailgate party followed by an inter-league Pirates game! With any luck we'll still be over .500!

Enjoy a fun and festive tailgate party with a DJ, games, burgers, dogs and plenty of beer, then enjoy the game under the lights at PNC Park as the Pirates take on the Twins!

Tickets are only $30 per person and includes the party, your game ticket  (bleacher section), and the famous Community Night T-Shirt!

Tickets and shirts must be picked up in the Chamber Office in advance of the event. Exact Parking Lot location will be provided at that time.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are Available.

This event is open to the public, so please share this invitation with anyone who might enjoy a night of fun, food, beer and baseball!

CALL 412-231-6500 TO REGISTER TODAY! DO IT! DON'T WAIT!!!