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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T180000
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UID:2547-1512491400-1512496800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Info Session & Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nAscender is now accepting applications to our 2018 Incubator. Join us on December 5th to learn more about our incubator and application process. \n5:30 to 6:00 PM – Meet our team and other applicants. \n6:00 to 6:30 PM – Learn about how our incubator works to move your entity towards success. \n6:30 to 7:00 PM – Hear tips and tricks on how to nail any business application. \nLEARN MORE.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-info-session-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20171117T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T205346Z
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh VR Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh VR Meetup\nOrganized by Karen & Elliot of the Pittsburgh VR Meetup Group \n\nStitchbridge\, a Pittsburgh VR studio that creates interactive\, live action VR to will be presenting! In addition to the presentation\, Karen will bring her Insta360 Pro camera and Samsung Odyssey headset for people to try. Elliott will bring his Oculus Rift. \nKaren will be providing pizza! Yay for Karen! BYOB or Filtered water is available! There is free parking. \nThe event starts at 5:30 with socializing and equipment experience demos. The program will start at 6\, with welcome\, announcements\, and group introductions\, followed by the presentation by Stitchbridge. After that\, time allowing\, we will have more time to experience the equipment that people have brought. \nAnyone else that has equipment they could bring would be appreciated! Let us know! \n\nRSVP below or join the meetup group here.
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pittsburgh-vr-meet/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20171107T162329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T190410Z
UID:2544-1510830000-1510833600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Incubator Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for lunch on Nov. 16th to learn more about Ascender’s Incubator. \nLunch will be provided. \n 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incubator-info-session/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20171109T171814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171109T171814Z
UID:2663-1510743600-1510747200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Buchanan LABS
DESCRIPTION:Building the Right Foundation: Capital Considerations and Use of Equity Part II   \nWednesday\, November 15\, 2017\n12- 1 p.m.\nASCENDER | 6401 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh 15206\n\n\nPresenters: \nMichael Fink\nBuchanan Labs\n\nRegistration is free\, but is required. Lunch will be provided.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/buchanan-labs/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20171004T143314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T183610Z
UID:2369-1508932800-1508936400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Estate and Wealth Planning for Startup Owners
DESCRIPTION:Estate and Wealth Planning for Startup Owners\nBuchanan LABS Speaker Series\nWednesday\, October 25\, 2017\n12- 1 p.m.\nASCENDER | 6401 Penn Avenue | Pittsburgh 15206\nThis presentation will consist of a two-part discussion:\n(1) basic estate planning tools to protect individuals and their families and businesses\, and\n(2) best practices for companies to avoid common problems that arise when an owner dies or becomes disabled.\n\nPresenters: \nCurt Schaffner\nBuchanan Labs\n\nRegistration is free\, but is required. Lunch will be provided.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/estate-wealth-planning-startup-owners/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170815T142027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T142027Z
UID:2169-1503599400-1503606600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:PGH Tech Meetup: Google Analytics Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Can you identify your best performing channels for acquiring customers? Do you know how to find the pages on your site that perform best? How about measuring ROI of your marketing activities? Learn these tactics and more at our Google Analytics Foundations session! \nPerfect for beginners or those looking to enhance their knowledge! \nYou’ll learn:\n* What to measure & why\, how to identify your conversion metrics\, setting up goals\n* Overview of standard reports in Google Analytics\, including how you can customize them to meet the needs of your site & metrics\n* Custom reports & dashboards\, Using Regular Expressions to get more specific information\, & Advanced Reporting tips & tricks\n* Working in Excel using key formulas & pivot tables to garner insights that Google Analytics can’t do alone \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/pgh-tech-meetup-google-analytics-foundations/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170822T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170615T151214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T203136Z
UID:1787-1503388800-1503396000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Global Sales & Marketing
DESCRIPTION:[one_third_last]PART FOUR OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nCompetitive Positioning for the Global Market \nSpeakers: \nDamon Claus\, Managing Director\, Castus Global \nLeeAnne Haworth\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sales-marketing/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170816T130000
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UID:2066-1502884800-1502888400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Procuring and Exploiting Intellectual Property: Strategies for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan Labs Speaker Series. \nThis information session will cover: \n\nIP rights that can be obtained for protecting innovations\, brands and other important intellectual property.\nProcesses that can be utilized to try to avoid infringing third-party IP rights.\n\nPresenter: \nRalph Fischer\, Buchanan Labs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/procuring-exploiting-intellectual-property-strategies-startups/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170805T160000
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CREATED:20170706T141856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170706T174227Z
UID:1894-1501941600-1501948800@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Self Publishing Workshop with Sisters in Crime
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URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/sinc/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170802T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170615T150425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T150425Z
UID:1784-1501660800-1501668000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Protecting Your Company & Brand Abroad
DESCRIPTION:PART THREE OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nIPR\, Export Regulations\, and Other Legal Considerations \nSpeakers: \nErin McBride-Lovas\, Export Compliance Manager\, Carnegie Mellon University \nSusanna Cook\, Director & Chair\, International Business Group\, Cohen & Grigsby (Member of Wester PA District Export Council) \nBruce Chiu\, Director\, Cohen & Grigsby \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/protecting-company-brand-abroad/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T193000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170717T150814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T150838Z
UID:1967-1501090200-1501097400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:The Incline: Who's Next in Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we recognize stellar under-40 leaders shaping Pittsburgh’s education community. Your ticket includes local fare\, beer and wine\, as well as your chance to meet The Incline’s Who’s Next: Education class. (Presented by S&T Bank) \nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/incline-whos-next-education/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170719T200000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170717T150022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T150022Z
UID:1960-1500487200-1500494400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Communication Science Meets Presentation Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Communication Science Meets Presentation Effectiveness\, with Jackie Gartner-Schmidt\, PH.D. This course is designed to offer the theory and practice of principles of public speaking\, with an emphasis on the compositional and presentational aspects of\ncommunication in formal speaking situations\, specifically for business and community grassroots. \nCourse Objectives\n1. Develop familiarity with the three traditional purposes of presentations — to\neducate\, motivate\, and facilitate;\n2. Improve the four speaker qualities used in successful public speaking – crafting\nthe story\, cultivating the delivery\, connecting with the audience\, and\ncomplimenting prose with visuals;\n3. Improve proficiency in public speaking skills;\n4. Decrease speaking apprehension. \nRSVP -> http://members.pyp.org/event-2589778
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/communication-science-meets-presentation-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170717T150351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170717T155537Z
UID:1964-1500399000-1500404400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Full Circle Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Social Venture Partners Pittsburgh invites leaders from local innovative nonprofits to join an info session where you will learn about SVP Full Circle – Pittsburgh’s impact accelerator for nonprofits. During the session\, Full Circle Managers will discuss the 2017 fall cohort programming as well as provide insights on the application process. Large\, established nonprofits as well as smaller\, start-up organizations are all welcomed to join and learn more. \nApplication Deadline: Applications are due Monday\, July 31 at 12 noon. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/full-circle-info-session/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170712T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170615T145904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170616T235648Z
UID:1781-1499846400-1499853600@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Getting Paid + Shipping and Logistics
DESCRIPTION:PART TWO OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nGetting Paid + Shipping and Logistics – The International Experience \nSpeakers: \nEdward Schick\, Vice President\, Trade Financial Group\,The Huntington National Bank (Member of Western PA District Export Council) \nChas Watson\, President\, RL Swearer Company (Member of Western PA District Export Council) \nLeAnne Haworth\, Senior International Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/getting-paid-shipping-logistics/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170629T220356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170629T220618Z
UID:1887-1498845600-1498856400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:XPRIZE: AI for Good Reception
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: aiforgoodpgh2017.eventbrite.com \n147 teams around the world are currently competing in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE\, a 3-year\, $5M global competition to develop powerful artificial intelligence technologies capable of solving the world’s grandest challenges. Over the life of the competition\, teams will work with a network of mentors\, experts\, and investors to develop and refine practical AI solutions ranging from transportation to health to poverty and more.  \nAs one of several AI XPRIZE Hubs worldwide\, Pittsburgh will host a series of supporting programs to convene regional teams and networks of supporters. The city has a robust AI community\, recognized for cutting-edge robotics\, health technology\, autonomous vehicle programs\, and more. About 14 teams from across the U.S. will be convening in the US day-long workshop in Pittsburgh to meet with mentors and investors in the city. \nYou are invited to join us for a post-workshop reception at Ascender\, from 6-9pm. There\, you will have a chance to hear from more than a dozen of the competing teams\, as well as XPRIZE staff\, who will share the organization and competition’s broader goals and missions. There will also be a brief presentation of the highlights from the AI for Good Summit\, with insights on how we all can better prepare for an AI-abundant future. \nSchedule:\n6:00 – Doors open. Food & drink served.\n7:00 – Welcome\, introductory remarks\, and AI for Good overview\n7:20 – Hear from the competing teams in the AI XPRIZE + Q&A\n8:00 – Networking
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/xprize-ai-good-reception/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170621T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170601T160034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T202840Z
UID:1676-1498033800-1498039200@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Global Trade
DESCRIPTION:PART ONE OF A FOUR PART SERIES \nThe Value of International Sales and the Complexities of Crossing Borders \nSpeakers: \nLyn Doverspike\, Director\, U.S. Commercial Service Pittsburgh \nSteven Murray\, Senior Interational Trade Specialist\, U.S. Commerical Service Pittsburgh \nRSVP HERE 
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/introduction-global-trade/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170519T140848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170519T141124Z
UID:1591-1496836800-1496840400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Immigration: Keeping the Door Open to Global Talent
DESCRIPTION:Immigration laws affect companies of all sizes. This session will focus on immigration system changes under the new administration\, including executive orders\, policy goals\, ways to adapt and thoughts on the future. \n\nPresenters:\nChristopher Thorn\nBuchanan LabsRegistration is free\, but is required. Lunch will be provided. \n\nRSVP HERE -> http://bit.ly/2q3t3ns
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/immigration-keeping-door-open-global-talent/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170522T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T200548Z
UID:1617-1496170800-1496178000@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Wix Website Workshop-How to get found online
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to build a website and get found online using Wix! It’s the simple\, drag-n-drop editor that makes owning a website super easy. Our speaker\, Wix Pittsburgh Ambassador Ruthann Bowen\, will show you just how easy it is to get a stunning site that helps you grow your business. Get a jump start on the event by liking our Facebook page: Wix Pittsburgh and The Bowen Agency Web Design. Come on out and network with other small business owners! Looking forward to seeing you May 30th\, 7PM at Ascender \nRSVP NOW http://bit.ly/2qIluGo
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/wix-website-workshop-get-found-online/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260516T020937
CREATED:20170420T031334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T160026Z
UID:1258-1493812800-1493816400@ascenderpgh.com
SUMMARY:Wage and Hour Law for Emerging Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Buchanan Labs Speakers Series\nWage and hour laws apply to nearly all employers\, regardless of size. This session will focus on: \n\nThe rise of federal wage and hour enforcement and lawsuits\nHow to avoid the staggering costs of wage and hour litigation\nCost effective strategies for complying with wage and hour laws\n\nSpeakers: Christian Antkowiak & Erin McLaughlin\, Buchanan Labs \nRegister Now
URL:https://ascenderpgh.com/event/wage-and-hour-law/
LOCATION:Ascender\, 6401 Penn Ave 3rd Floor\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ascender Event Open
ORGANIZER;CN="Ascender":MAILTO:info@ascenderpgh.com
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