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SUMMARY:8th Ave A.M. Mixer with Steel Valley Accelerator at Arabica Robusta Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:8th Ave A.M. Mixer with Steel Valley Accelerator at Arabica Robusta Coffee House\nStart your Saturday morning with coffee\, conversation\, and community! Steel Valley Accelerator is inviting local business owners\, nonprofit leaders\, community organizations\, and neighbors to join us for a relaxed morning gathering at Arabica Robusta Coffee House for our free event!\n\nThis is a great chance to meet the new faces helping serve the Steel Valley\, including our new Executive Director\, Kat Weiser\, along with SVA staff\, board members\, and fellow community partners.\nSaturday\, March 21st | 9-11am | Arabica Robusta Coffee House\n\n\n \n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime business owner\, just getting started\, or simply someone who cares about the future of the Steel Valley\, come stop by\, say hello\, and connect with others working to make our three boroughs thrive.\nWe’ll have coffee and light breakfast treats on us\, plenty of good conversation\, and a room full of neighbors who care about our community.\nPlease RSVP with the event link!\nSteel Valley Accelerator is the 501(c)(3) economic development nonprofit serving Homestead\, Munhall\, and West Homestead. Since 1996\, we’ve helped local entrepreneurs launch\, grow\, and thrive through low-interest loans\, façade improvement grants\, educational programming\, and hands-on business support. Our mission is simple: help small businesses succeed and strengthen the economic vitality of the Steel Valley.
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LOCATION:Arabica Robusta Coffee House\, 207 E. 8th Avenue\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking,Small Business Support
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SUMMARY:County Connect Community Meeting with Sara Innamorato at the Carnegie Library of Homestead
DESCRIPTION:County Connect Community Meeting with Sara Innamorato at the Carnegie Library of Homestead\nResidents of the Steel Valley are invited to take part in County Connect\, a community conversation with Allegheny County leadership hosted at the historic Carnegie Library of Homestead. \nThis public meeting offers an opportunity for community members to connect directly with Sara Innamorato and representatives from key county departments to discuss issues affecting local neighborhoods and learn about programs and services available throughout Allegheny County. \nCounty Connect is designed to encourage open dialogue between residents and local government. Attendees will be able to share concerns\, ask questions\, and engage in conversations about the topics that matter most to their families and communities. \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, March 25Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Carnegie Library of Homestead510 E 10th AvenueMunhall\, PA 15120 \nWhat to Expect\n\nMeet and speak with Sara Innamorato and members of her team\nLearn about county programs and opportunities available to local residents\nShare feedback and concerns with county leadership\nConnect with neighbors and participate in community conversation\n\nThis event is part of the County Connect series\, which brings county leaders into neighborhoods across Allegheny County to strengthen communication\, increase access to resources\, and build stronger relationships between residents and local government. \nCommunity members are encouraged to attend and take part in the discussion about the future of the Steel Valley and Allegheny County! \nRSVP here!
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/county-connect-community-meeting-with-sara-innamorato-at-the-carnegie-library-of-homestead-2/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Homestead\, 510 E 10th Avenue\, Munhall\, PA\, 15120
CATEGORIES:Community,Networking
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SUMMARY:Icing & Industry: A Spring Sugar Cookie Workshop for Event Professionals at Joyful Commons
DESCRIPTION:Icing & Industry: A Spring Sugar Cookie Workshop for Event Professionals at Joyful Commons\nEvent professionals across the Pittsburgh region are invited to gather for a creative evening of networking and hands-on learning at Icing & Industry: A Spring Sugar Cookie Workshop. This relaxed workshop offers an opportunity for planners\, photographers\, florists\, bakers\, venue teams\, and other creative professionals to connect while learning decorative cookie techniques. \nThe event will be held at Joyful Commons and will feature instruction from Cakes by Colby. \nParticipants will enjoy an evening of light refreshments\, conversation with fellow industry professionals\, and a guided sugar cookie decorating workshop focused on spring-themed designs. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, March 26Location: Joyful Commons \n6:00 PM – Wine and light fare6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Hands-on spring sugar cookie decorating workshop \nThis workshop is designed to be a welcoming\, low-pressure environment where event professionals can unwind\, share ideas\, and strengthen connections within the local events community. \nThe cost to attend is $20\, with 100% of proceeds donated to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. \nRegistration deadline: March 22. Space is limited. \nTo register\, send payment via Venmo to @mary-colby-8. \nAdditional Information\nA supervised children’s play area will be available during the workshop\, making it easier for parents in the event industry to attend. \nQuestions about the event can be directed to Fran Colby or Jade Granda. \nThis community-focused gathering highlights the creativity and collaboration that make the Pittsburgh event industry unique\, while also supporting an important regional nonprofit. \n \nmore about Joyful Commons\nJoyful Commons is a co-working and community space for parents who are building businesses\, chasing deadlines\, and raising tiny humans all at once. \nHere\, your little one is safe and supported in a supervised play space\, while you finally get a moment to focus\, create\, and take a guilt-free breath from the chaos. \nBorn from the lived experience of a working mom\, Joyful Commons is for those holding it all together\, and wondering how much longer they can. \nNot every small business has a conference room\, but every great idea deserves a place to grow. \nOur Meeting Table was created for entrepreneurs\, creatives\, and small teams who need a professional space to gather\, collaborate\, and connect without the pressure of a traditional office. Whether you’re hosting a client presentation\, planning session\, content day\, or team check-in\, Joyful Commons offers a welcoming environment designed for real conversations and meaningful progress. \nWhat’s Included\n— Reserved meeting table in our thoughtfully designed space\n— Comfortable seating and welcoming atmosphere\n— High-speed WiFi\n— Access to coffee\n— Ability to cater your own lunch\n— Option to add on supervised play for anyone who needs to bring their little\n— A professional setting that still feels relaxed and human \nBecause we know many small businesses are building big dreams without a permanent office\, this offering gives you a place to show up confidently\, without the overhead. \n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDER & HEART OF JOYFUL COMMONS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJade Granda is the creative force behind Joyful Commons: A coworking and play space born from her own journey as a working mom. For over 6 years\, she has been the CEO of Joyful Events by Jade\, a boutique wedding planning company\, and co-owns Brie & Baskets\, a luxury picnic event experience.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith a two-year-old in tow and no place to work with peace of mind\, she realized she didn’t need to do it all\, she just needed a space that understood her reality. \nSo she created it. \n\n\n\n\n\ncentered in homestead\, pa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoyful Commons blends historic charm with flexible\, family-first design. Jade’s vision? A space where your caffeine stays warm\, your emails get answered\, and your kids are safely playing–with threads of relief\, comfort and delight woven throughout. \nJade also hosts The Cookie Table Podcast\, where she explores celebratory traditions\, big dreams\, and the beautiful chaos intertwining family and entrepreneurship. \nA proud Pittsburgh mom\, designer of joy-filled experiences\, and champion of real parenthood\, Jade believes in raising both tiny humans and bold ideas without compromise.
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LOCATION:Joyful Commons\, 344 E 8th Ave #1\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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