Feb 18, 2021
Not even an obligatory mask could hide the smiles that shone on the faces of 12 business and professional women who were paid a visit Thursday by the Women s Business Network of the National Capital Region.
The volunteer-run organization came bearing lovely gift packages, hand-delivered to each one of finalists at their homes. While doing so, the group also announced the four winners, in their respective categories, of a 2019 Businesswoman of the Year Award.
Jennifer Conley, chief advancement officer at Carleton University and president and CEO of the Carleton University Foundation, won in the Organization Category;
Jennifer Reynolds, lawyer, mediator and founder of Fresh Legal, won in the Emerging Entrepreneur Category;
Free tax prep is available through the North Hills Community Outreach.
This is a seasonal program that helps low-income households who earn less than $57,000. The service is available through April 14.
A fully virtual option through an IRS-approved website can be accessed at getyourrefund.org/nhco.
Limited contact options are available in Millvale with an appointment.
To schedule, visit bit.ly/PA211TAXES or call 1-888-856-2773.
For more information, call 412-408-3830, ext. 3218.
3 Shaler athletes sign on with colleges
Three Shaler Area High School students signed National Letters of Intent on Feb. 3 to continue their academic and athletic careers.
How Businesses Can Support Women in Times of Crisis
JLL’s Laura Beebe provides tips on how to keep women from downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to COVID-19. Feb052021
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The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted every aspect of our lives. It created social and economic imbalances and accelerated or reversed trends all around the world. The pandemic has also taken a toll on gender equality in the workforce, as women’s jobs are 1.8 times more vulnerable to the health crisis than men’s jobs, according to a study by McKinsey & Co. “Women make up 39 percent of global employment, but account for 54 percent of overall job losses,” the study reported.
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Lauri Ann West Community Center is hosting “Love the Center,” a fundraiser that teams residents with local small businesses for a Valentine’s Day celebration to enjoy at home.
Participants can choose to make purchases from couples or family dinner options from Aspinwall Everyday Gourmet, cocktails from 4Four6 Distillery and flowers from Fox and the Fleur. Everything will be offered for curbside pickup at the center on Feb. 13. For an additional donation, orders can be delivered.
Support will benefit programs and services at the center, 1220 Powers Run Road, O’Hara.
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Two students originally from Monroeville have made the dean’s list at their colleges for the 2020 fall semester.
To be named on the dean’s list, students typically need to carry a 3.5 GPA under 12 or more credits.
• Jonelle Menner: She is a senior at Hamilton College in New York, majoring in sociology. She graduated from Oakland Catholic High School.
• Megan Coates: She is a full-time student at Cedarville University in Ohio.
Fish fry planned
The Church if the Resurrection at 455 Center Road in Monroeville will host Lenten fish fries on Feb. 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 and 26.