Workshops | Duquesne University SBDC | Business Education & Training

Business Workshops, Webinars, Training, Conferences, Networking Events

Our Workshops

The Duquesne University SBDC offers a variety of entrepreneur events and classes from our First Step workshops to our annual Opportunity Knocks event and our Business Growth Conference.

We are sure there is an event that will help you start or grow your business!



Refund Policy

If you are unable to attend a workshop, please contact our office at least five business days in advance of the workshop to receive a full refund. Notifications received after that time (until the day of the workshop), a credit will be given towards a future Duquesne University SBDC workshop within a year from the registration date.

No credit or refund will be given on notifications after the workshop starts. No credit or refund will be given on no-show situation.

First Step: Business Essentials (Peters Township)
May
14th
Thursday, May 14th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Peters Township)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan so you know the exact steps needed to create a business.

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The Formula for Social Media Success (webinar)
Jun
2nd
Tuesday, June 2nd : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The Formula for Social Media Success (webinar)

Our simple but comprehensive Social Media workshop will help you learn how to prioritize things and give you a clear formula to be successful on Social Media!

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Financial Empowerment Program Series: Understanding Credit (in-person and live-stream)
Jun
3rd
Wednesday, June 3rd : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Financial Empowerment Program Series: Understanding Credit (in-person and live-stream)

Take Control of Your Financial Future - This explains how lenders assess your creditworthiness and how you can get an idea of how much you can afford.

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Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)
Jun
4th
Thursday, June 4th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)

Discover how tech entrepreneurs can access over $4.6B in federal funding through SBIR/STTR programs. This workshop covers eligibility, application strategies...

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Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
Jun
10th
Wednesday, June 10th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)

In this session, Web design experts will look at each participants' website and help them improve their design and optimize their websites for search engines.

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First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)
Jun
10th
Wednesday, June 10th : 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Step Business Essentials (Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce) (in-person)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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The 2026 Lead Generation Playbook From First Click to Closed Client (in-person and online)
Jun
11th
Thursday, June 11th : 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The 2026 Lead Generation Playbook From First Click to Closed Client (in-person and online)

Lead generation strategies that turn clicks into clients. Master tracking, offers, Google/Meta/LinkedIn ads, funnels, automation, and full-funnel conversion

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BizBurgh Presents: AI Small Business Conference
Jun
16th
Tuesday, June 16th : 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

BizBurgh Presents: AI Small Business Conference

A hands-on AI conference for small and mid-sized businesses ready to move from experimentation to execution.

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Digital Marketing Basics for the Small Business Owner
Jun
17th
Wednesday, June 17th : 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Digital Marketing Basics for the Small Business Owner

Empower your small business with digital marketing basics. Learn SEO, websites, Google Business Profile, social media, content strategy, email, and ads.

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First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)
Jun
18th
Thursday, June 18th : 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Step: Business Essentials (Pittsburgh) (in-person & live stream)

Taking the initial step can be scary, but the Duquesne SBDC will help you create a strong business plan!

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