SBA office offering craft workshop Thursday
The Pittsburgh District office of the Small Business Administration will host its third annual “Spring Your Craft into a Business” workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at Thriftique, 125 51st St., Pittsburgh 15201.
The event, in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of the city, is targeted for artisans. The workshop and parking are free.
Melissa Vertosick and Christine Fillar will discuss how an artisan can turn a hobby into ownership of a small business. Topics will include online sales; wholesale/vendor relationships; building a brand through social media and booth marketing strategies.
Representatives of the SBA and Chatham University’s Women’s Business Center also will speak. A craft fair will follow.