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Concept to Launch - Hybrid

September 27, 2023 to November 1, 2023
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
In-Person: Conover Room in Mellon Center on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus, Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Online Classes: Zoom

"Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business.

Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on September 27th and ending on November 1st.

The Fall program will be offered in a hybrid model at a reduced rate of $55. The program is capped at 25 participants.

The first class will be held in person at Conover Room in Mellon Center on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus, Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Attendance for the first class in person is mandatory. Remaining five classes will be online via Zoom.

Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate for remaining classes.

Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete four or more classes live.

Classes focus on:

- Developing the business concept
- Identifying target customers and markets
- Marketing strategies
- Foundational operations of your business
- Basic financials
- Legal business entities
- Developing and delivering your “pitch”

Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go

To view the syllabus for the Concept to Launch program: Click here

Class is Full. Join waitlist for next class.

Registration and Directions

Fee : $55 General Admission.
Free to CWE Members, Chatham Students, Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members
Location : In-Person: Conover Room in Mellon Center on Chatham University's Shadyside Campus, Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Online Classes: Zoom

Event Contact Information

Mitra Saeidi
412-365-1253
womens-entreprenuership@chatham.edu