Center for Women's Entrepreneurship (CWE)

10/29/2026

Webinar: When to Use AI (and When Not To): A Practical Framework for Small Business Marketing

Join Shift Collaborative partners Cynthia Closkey and Sarah Mayer for a candid, no-fluff conversation about what thoughtful AI use looks like in practice. You’ll leave with a clear framework you can apply to your own marketing decisions.

Wednesday, December 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online
Fee: FREE

Learn more and register here: https://www.cwe.chatham.edu/events/aimarketing

10/29/2026

Bridgeway Capital will host a series of virtual and in-person information sessions across Pennsylvania to help creative entrepreneurs learn more about the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program.

One of the in-person sessions will take place on Thursday, November 5, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Sarah B. Campbell Enterprise Center - 7800 Susquehanna St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

See the full schedule and register here: https://keystonecreatives.org/cea/

NOW OPEN! 🎉 Applications for the 2026–2027 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) program are now available on the newly launched Keystone Creatives website. 💻

Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, is proud to collaborate with Bridgeway Capital, administrator of the CEA grant program — which offers business development services and financial support to grow your for-profit creative business in ways that positively impact communities.

Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs can apply for up to $4,000 (Growth Grant) or up to $17,000 (Impact Grant) — plus access to a network, trainings, and resources. Impact Grant recipients also receive one-on-one business coaching.

APPLY NOW through December 31, 2026. Funding is limited and competitive!

Learn more and apply at keystonecreatives.org. 🎨

10/29/2026

Building Stronger Child Care Businesses. Supporting Working Families. Strengthening Our Community.

The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE) at Chatham University was pleased to join Allegheny County Executive Sara G. Innamorato and community partners at Allegheny County Forward with Families, an initiative focused on strengthening the well-being, stability, and opportunities of working families throughout Allegheny County Government.

Launched in April 2026, Forward with Families aims to create 5,000 new child care and out-of-school-time (OST) slots over the next five years, addressing the growing need for accessible, reliable care and expanded opportunities for children and families.

As a community partner, CWE recognizes that expanding child care access requires not only additional capacity, but also sustainable businesses, well-supported providers, and a strong early care and education workforce.

Through initiatives such as our Business of Child Care Start-Up Program, CWE supports aspiring and established child care entrepreneurs with business education, resources, and guidance to help them build and strengthen their businesses. This work reflects our commitment to entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic opportunity and to the essential role child care businesses play in supporting working families and the broader regional economy.

We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort and look forward to continuing to work alongside Allegheny County and fellow community partners to strengthen the child care sector, support entrepreneurs, and help build a more sustainable future for families across our region.

Together, we can create stronger businesses, more opportunities for children, and a more resilient community.

Learn more about Forward with Families: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Projects-and-Initiatives/Forward-with-Families

10/27/2026

CWE client and member Danielle Gregor owner and founder of Sign Language Interpreting Professionals (SLIP) was featured on Pittsburgh yesterday!

Most of us don't think twice about making a phone call, going to a doctor's appointment or having a conversation with a friend. But for many in the deaf community, communication access can't be taken for granted. That's what inspired a local family to turn a personal mission into an organization ded...

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

Join CRAFT at Chatham University and the Allegheny County Health Department for a 2-day ServSafe Food Protection Manager training course and exam.

Being a ServSafe Manager means you hold an advanced, nationally recognized credential proving you have the expert knowledge to keep food safe, prevent foodborne illness, and comply with health codes in a food service business.

Thanks to generous support from the USDA, this 2-day course, exam book, and proctored exam is discounted to only $75*, a 50% discount off the usual price.

Dates: November 7th & 14th
Time: 8:30am-5pm, both days
Location: Chatham University Main Campus, Beckwith Hall

Learn more and register here: https://www.cwe.chatham.edu/events/servsafe

10/23/2026

Join CRAFT at Chatham University and the Allegheny County Health Department for a 2-day ServSafe Food Protection Manager training course and exam.

🗓 November 7th & 14th
🕑 8:30am-5pm, both days
📍 Chatham University Main Campus, Beckwith Hall

Thanks to generous support from the USDA, this 2-day course, exam book, and proctored exam is discounted to only $75*, a 50% discount off the usual price.

Learn more and register here: https://www.cwe.chatham.edu/events/servsafe

10/21/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 PA Small Business of the Year Awards! 🏆

Is your business growing, innovating, and making a difference in your community? We want to hear your story. Apply today: https://ow.ly/rHs550ZY7Ug

10/14/2026

In-Person Workshop: Know Your Worth: Business Valuation for a Successful Exit

Whether you're preparing to sell your business or simply want to understand what it's worth, this expert-led workshop will provide practical tools and insights to help you plan your next steps.

🗓 Monday, October 19, 2026
🕑 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📍The Club at Enterprise - 4088 Alpha Drive, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, 15101
Fee: FREE

Presenters:
Bill Ringle, President, System Ringle
Greg Voss, President, Voss Advisory Group, LLC

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to value your business. Register here: https://www.cwe.chatham.edu/events/businessvaluationwksp

10/14/2026

NOW OPEN! 🎉 Applications for the 2026–2027 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) program are now available on the newly launched Keystone Creatives website.

Pennsylvania Creative Industries offers the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program to creative entrepreneurs who aspire to grow their for-profit creative businesses in ways that positively impact their communities. Bridgeway Capital is proud to share that we are now the statewide administrator for the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program.

Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs can apply for up to $4,000 (Growth Grant) or up to $17,000 (Impact Grant) — plus access to a creative entrepreneurs network, trainings, and resources. Impact Grant recipients also receive one-on-one business coaching.

Apply now through December 31, 2026. Funding is limited and competitive!

Learn more and apply at keystonecreatives.org.