PPW Frequently Asked Questions
1.
Is your organization restricted by categories? Not at all. We are a women's resource group,
and our members are professional women. Our workshops give you skills for your business and the opportunity to connect with
other women.
2. Do you
offer networking meetings? Yes, we have approximately four networking events per year, and they are for members
only. The meetings rotate North, South, East and West.
3.
Do I have to be a member to come to your events? NO, workshops are open to professional men and women.
Members get a lower rate for events. Networking events are for members and the only way you can attend a networking
event is as the guest of a member.
4.
How can I find out about events? There are several ways. There is a listing on the website under "register
for events", you can sign up for the mailing list on the front page of our website and receive email notices. You
can join our group on Linked In or Yahoo.
5. Is the membership
for just this year, or is it for 12 months? Your membership is for twelve months. If you join on June
15th, your membership runs through June of next year.
6.
What's the difference between an individual membership and a business membership? If you have less than
50 employees, you should probably choose an individual membership. A business membership allows you to bring more than
three people to an event and several other benefits.
7.
If I am not able to attend an event, can I send someone else from my office? Absolutely. In fact,
if there is a workshop that would be particularly beneficial to someone on your team, you should send them instead of you.
Otherwise, if you have a schedule conflict, you can certainly send someone else from your office in your place. If you
are an individual member and are attending an event but want to bring additional people, you can bring yourself and one other
person from your office at the member rate. Three or more from one office, the third one will pay the non member rate, unless
you have a business membership.
8.
What forms of payment do you accept? We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and Business
Checks. To be invoiced for an event, call 412-928-3663. Checks should be made payable to "PA Family Publishing".
9. What if I want to cancel my
membership? Memberships and Event tickets are non refundable. If you are not able to use your membership,
we recommend that you transfer it to another business woman for the remaining months of your membership.
10. How do I become a sponsor of an event? Our
sponsorship packages are $100/$300/ and $500. We allow three sponsors per event. You can have a sponsorship package
mailed or emailed to you.
11. What is the difference
between a sponsor and a vendor? Frequently we have vendor tables at our events. These usually sell for
the price of $50/member and $75/non member, but can vary depending on the venue. This is a great option for people who
want to showcase their business but cannot afford a sponsorship. Vendors do not get all the benefits of sponsors.
12. How Much Does it Cost to Advertise in Event Programs?
Program ads are $30 for a quarter page ad, $50 for a half page and $100 for a full page ad. We can design the
ad for you. If you are providing your own ad, it must be submitted two weeks prior to the event, and should be a high
resolution jpeg or pdf document. To have an ad created for you, email your logo or photo and your ad text to Beth Caldwell at least two weeks prior to the event.
13. Where
do you meet? We meet at different venues that are around the city of Pittsburgh. We try to find venues
that are convenient, easy to access and affordable.
4.
How Long has PPW been around? We began in 2002 with 8 members as an online "YAHOO" networking
group intended for business women to share networking info and good news with one another. When the online group grew
to 100 we began meeting in Panera. When we grew to 275 we became a real organization.
15. What are the benefits to being a member?
- Your Business
Listed in the Online Directory of Women In Business in two categories (additional category listings just $25)
-
Free Ebook "The Professional Woman's Guide To Networking"
- Complimentary 30 minute coaching session with one of our affiliate coaches
- Clever Connections Strategic Networking Meetings for Members
Only
- Credit Union Membership at riverset credit union.
- FREE Credit Report From Credit Justice.
- Aflac Individual Rates for yourself and discounts for your staff
- Prepaid Legal Discounted Rates for Businesses
- Auto, Life, and Homeowner Insurance Discounts for you and your employees from Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Special Rates on PPW Merchandise, Workshops and Seminars
- Discount on advertising in the PPW newsletter Clever Connections, in the annual
printed directory and on the website
- Member to Member Discounts
- Complimentary Sales, Sales Management, or Customer Service Executive Training
Session from Sandler Sales Institute
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Package or Membership Application Below:
