Entrepreneurial Thursday August 16, 2007

WHAT: “ENTREPRENEURIAL THURSDAYS” is a casual, weekly social and networking event, featuring live Jazz, Soul & Blues by vocalist/host JESSICA LEE and special musical guests, and featuring live interviews between two musical sets with the evening’s unique Featured Panelists about “WHAT’S INNOVATIVE AND POSITIVE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION.”

WHO: Everyone interested in supporting innovation in the arts and entrepreneurship and in building a stronger, more vibrant Pittsburgh region.

WHEN: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM on Thursday, August 16th
WHERE: Altar Bar (1620 Penn Ave. in the Strip District)
DRESS CODE: No blue jeans or tennis shoes, please!
COVER CHARGE: $10 cover charge ($7 students with ID)

THIS EVENT'S THEME: “New Media Entrepreneurs,” co-host Jia Ji

Featured Musicians:
Jessica Lee, Vocals; Chris Hemingway, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; GordonGrottenthaler, Drums;Brian Stahurski, Bass

Panelists:
1) Jia Ji, Community Relations - Guru.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for freelance talent.
2) John R. Carman, Communication Designer - Avenue Design Studios, a graphic communications and new media consulting firm.
3) Cynthia Closkey, President - Big Big Design, local web design firm helping small businesses and nonprofit organizations get the greatest value from the web.
4) Justin Kownacki, Social Media Producer & Consultant - Something to Be Desired, Pittsburgh’s weekly web sitcom, online since 2003.

Official Website: http://www.entrepreneurialthursdays.com/