Women & Business July 2023

Each quarter, Pittsburgh Magazine spotlights exceptional businesswomen within our pages and at our networking events. Join us for vibrant conversations with our four inspiring honorees and an exciting keynote speaker at our February Women & Business Awards presented by S&T Bank on July 26 at the Pittsburgh Opera. 

Agenda 

• Networking


• Meet our Non-Profit Partner, The Children's Institute 


• Hear from presenting sponsor, S&T Bank


• Honoree Presentation:
  
  
  
  • Joylette Portlock, Sustainable Pittsburgh
  
  
  • Jeanette Owens Lahm, Laurelville Retreat Center
  
  
  • Loraine Montanye, DBR & CO
  
  
  • Tonia Rose, Senator John Heinz History Center
  
  
  
  


• Keynote w/ Q&A: Sylvia Diez, Mercer
  
  
  
  • Topic: What’s Your Corporate IQ? 10 Lessons Learned on the Front Lines of Big Business 
  
  
  
  


• Closing Remarks


• Continue networking!

Individual tickets: $40 
$20 benefitting our nonprofit partner, The Children's Institute 

Keynote Speaker: Sylvia Diez, Mercer 

Topic: What’s Your Corporate IQ? 10 Lessons Learned on the Front Lines of Big Business

About Sylvia: Sylvia Diez is the Central Wealth Zone Leader at Mercer, based in Pittsburgh. In her role, Sylvia leads over 100 colleagues across 13 offices and is responsible for building brand and market awareness, driving revenue growth and providing strategic direction in Mercer’s wealth practice across the firm’s central U.S. market.

Prior to joining Mercer in 2021, Sylvia was with PNC Financial Services Group, where she led their Institutional Asset Management groups in the Midwest and West regions. She was responsible for sales and client services, cross-region initiatives and oversaw a team of 100+ investment advisors, segment specialists and business development officers. Prior to PNC, Sylvia was the Regional Managing Director for Citigroup in Pittsburgh and Southern California.

Who should go to this event? Women interested in business development, entrepreneurship and networking. Corporations, small businesses and nonprofits are all well-represented, which creates a warm and inviting place to meet new people. Many long-term business relationships have been formed in the 10-year history of these events. 

The reception is catered with a generous assortment of appetizers. The bar will serve complementary wine, beer and soft drinks. 

SPONSORS

Presented by: S&T Bank
Beneficiary: The Children's Institute
Sponsors: Comcast Business, Wesco and University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence 

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