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- 2. client: University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence project: Annual Highlights Brochure impact 2 0 1 5 A N N U A L H I G H L I G H T S A PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH INNOVATION INSTITUTE IEE assisted in the purchasing/opening of 59 businesses IEE helped 45 clients secure funding totaling $16,646,092 2 0 1 5 N E W I N I T I A T I V E S Federal Funds 23% State Funds 11% Foundation Grants 15% Consulting + Educational Programs 3% Sponsors 9% Tuition 23% Donations 3% University Support 13% Members 69% family business & 31% closely held Clients 645 small companies looking to start or grow their business 27PantherlabWorks clients working to bring a product to marketplace or commercialize new technology Jobs 713 total jobs impacted 489 jobs saved 204 jobs created 2 0 1 5 H I G H L I G H T S O U R C O M M U N I T I E S $ 1 , 9 6 3 , 4 0 9 f u n d i n g t o t a l Spanish Initiative The IEE’s Small Business Development Center has extended its no-cost, confidential consulting services to native Spanish speakers who are interested in starting or growing a business. Management Consultant Victoria Lopez has presented “Como Abrir Tu Negocio,” a variation of our start-up business workshops. These one-on-one consulting services and workshops are offered throughout the year. EMAP The Environmental Management Assistance Program fostered under the SBDC assists companies with environmental issues and regulatory affairs. Environmental Consultant Lee Ann Briggs brings over 28 years of environmental regulatory-compliance experience in both consulting and industrial capacities. Supply Chain Consulting The IEE has recognized and addressed the growing need for professional supply chain management expertise and knowledge. The IEE works to foster connections, assist in development and expansion, and provide perspective to business owners seeking support in their supply chain strategy. A S N A P S H O T O F T H E 9 0 0 B U S I N E S S E S S E R V E D I N 2 0 1 5 Big Poppa’s Food Truck Bike the Burgh Tours Bridgeway Capital Butler Gas Products Company CrawfordEllenbogen LLC Cuchina Safe, LLC Dance Locker LLC E Properties and Development Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. First Insight, Inc. Kurt J. Lesker Company Mancini’s Bakery Robert Wholey & Company Inc. Sabika, Inc. Sarris Candies Shadyside Inn & Suites Spand-Ice The Motherhood Inc. Turner Dairy Farms, Inc. Vestis INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY APPAREL & RETAIL ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL SERVICES FOOD SERVICE & HOSPITALITY REAL ESTATE PRINTING & PACKAGING MARKETING & DESIGN SPORTS HUMAN RESOURCES ENERGY L AW R E N C E B U T L E R A R M S T R O N G I N D I A N A B E AV E R A L L E G H E N Y W E S T M O R E L A N D WA S H I N G T O N FAY E T T E G R E E N E I E E E X T E N S I V E C O V E R A G E 2 TWO TWO 3 The IEE achieves this mission through five main centers: Dear Stakeholders, I am proud to present to you our 2015 annual report as I reflect on last year’s accomplishments and look ahead to the promise of an even more momentous year. With generous support from our funders and partners, our tremendous staff helped first-time entrepreneurs open 59 businesses, impacted 713 jobs, and helped raise almost $16.6 million to seed and nurture growing companies. We continuously adapt our programs to solve entrepreneurs’ greatest problems, leading us to launch several new custom initiatives last year. Pittsburgh’s past economic strengths in large part were fostered by a diverse immigrant population, which grew into a robust working class. Today, ensuring our economic structure is inclusive and diverse is a goal of the region’s leaders and of this University. In 2015, when U.S. Census Bureau figures showed Hispanics relocating to Western Pennsylvania at double the national rate, we began offering our no-cost consulting services and startup workshops in Spanish. In addition, we heard from many businesses that growth was affected by a knowledge gap in supply chain management and in navigating environmental regulatory laws. So we sought out grant funding and hired seasoned consultants in both fields. Already, their expertise has helped small businesses address and resolve problems and in many cases, realize growth potentials. Adding these initiatives to our diverse business training programs has made 2015 another banner year for our organization. Combined, consultants provided entrepreneurs with more than 9,000 hours of customized consulting. Additionally, as part of the Innovation Institute, the IEE continues to play a key role in tying the University to the regional business community. These synergies are created through an exchange of knowledge, expertise, and time between students, growing companies, and established businesses. I’m proud and humbled to lead this remarkable organization whose clients and staff are among the most talented entrepreneurs and consultants anywhere. We’re excited about the prospect of continuing to support our clients and engage others in the region in the process. With sincere appreciation as we continue our work, Bob Stein Director, Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Innovation Institute, has served businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania for over 20 years. Offering a dynamic mix of consulting, education, and networking opportunities, the IEE strives to be an innovative leader in economic development in the region. 1 2 3 4 5 SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWS CENTER (EFC) URBAN & COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM (UCEP) MEMBERSHIP PANTHERLABWORKS Our Mission: The IEE strives to be an innovative leader in economic development in the region. Launched by the Office of the Provost in 2013, the University of Pittsburgh Innovation Institute serves as the hub of innovation development, commercialization, and entrepreneurial activities on campus and leverages the University’s expertise to provide entrepreneurial education, support, and networking to the region’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. 1 4 5 At the IEE, we support and help businesses build value through lifelong learning. Our educational programs and workshops bring unique insights from thought-provoking speakers to apply directly to businesses. L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G Our competitive, year-long certificate program is open to CEOs, founders, and business leaders looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in managing and growing their business. The Entrepreneurial Fellows Program, now in its 16th year, has an alumni of nearly 500 companies.38 GRADUATES OF THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWS PROGRAM Topics included start-up workshops; financial management and alternative funding options; human resource management; leadership development; technology and innovation; digital marketing; and navigating family businesses.2,240 ATTENDEES ACROSS 108 IEE PROGRAMS 99Peer forums are held throughout the year for entrepreneurs to exchange insights and experiences in confidence. Each forum is composed of a small group of strategically matched members who regularly meet to explore the professional, family, and personal aspects of owning and operating a business. MEMBERS FROM 83 COMPANIES PARTICIPATED IN PEER FORUMS “IEE peer forum groups provide a platform to discuss important business issues. Business owners relate to these issues, and offer insightful ideas and solutions.” CATHY ROGERS President of Aero Tech Designs, Cyclewear
- 3. client: University of Pittsburgh Dental Medicine project: 16th Annual Symposium Brochure RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM TH ANNUAL | MAY 18, 2016 U N I V E R S I T Y O F P I T T S B U R G H S C H O O L O F D E N TA L M E D I C I N E 16 U N I V E R S I T Y O F P I T T S B U R G H S C H O O L O F D E N T A L M E D I C I N E4 1 6 T H A N N U A L R E S E A R C H S Y M P O S I U M 5 Dear students, colleagues and friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Annual Research Symposium. As we celebrate this event’s sixteenth year, we also celebrate a number of significant successes within the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine—successes which we all share. Recently, our school has once again been recognized as one of the top ten National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research funded institutions. These funded projects speak to the commitment of our research faculty not only for the work in their labs, but for their dedication to research that aims to improve the human condition. Furthermore, we have seen the completion of the Salk Pavilion Research Tower, which offers state-of-the-art facilities to support our innovative craniofacial regeneration research. In addition, our researchers continue their pioneering investigations into complex human genetic diseases and press on with breakthroughs in the areas of tissue engineering. All of these scientific inquiries provide a tremendous opportunity for our students to think critically, especially with the tremendous new technologies and innovations that are changing our profession. Our mission of teaching, research and service are exemplified by this annual symposium, which aims to highlight our accomplishments, inspire our students and honor the service of our dedicated faculty. We take tremendous pride in all we are able to offer at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. That sense of pride is one I can, with confidence, share with you—for with the commitments of our faculty, students and colleagues, all of these successes are possible. Let us take this day to remember how far we have come and honor the long tradition of innovation and education at the School of Dental Medicine. Let us also take this as a chance to look forward to the future where we will continue this momentum of excellence based upon the successes of our past. Sincerely, Thomas W. Braun Distinguished Service Professor and Dean University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine DEAN’S MESSAGE MESSAGE FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN Thomas W. Braun, Dean and Distinguished Service Professor Charles Sfeir, Associate Dean for Research Welcome Photo Photo Dear colleagues and guests, It is a great honor to welcome you to the 16th Annual School of Dental Medicine Research Symposium. Over the years, this event has grown and developed into one that highlights all of the exciting aspects of our innovative and expansive research and education endeavors. This annual event is one that means a great deal to me. It offers an opportunity to recognize the past year’s successes and share with the many in attendance the excellent progress that has been made. As one of the top ten NIDCR-funded programs, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has tremendous cause to celebrate. Our attention to not only scientific research but ever-growing dedication to clinical and translational efforts, means that the progress we see here—in areas such as craniofacial regeneration, genetics and immune modulation—is notable not only for what happens in the lab, but for how it will impact those who will benefit from them most: patients. Our dedication to bringing research full circle, so to speak, is the kind of commitment that sets the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine apart. It is my sincere hope that our event today impresses upon our students, faculty and all attendees the importance of these research endeavors to develop novel therapies and advance dental medicine as a whole. I would like to congratulate all of our faculty, residents, students and staff who are participating in the symposium, today. We have an outstanding program planned that is a true testament to the hard work of all involved. As we progress in the field of dental research, it is clear that the School of Dental Medicine has a great deal of which to be proud. Positioned on the cutting edge of biomedical technology and genetic advancement and poised to pass that knowledge and the thrill of its discovery onto the next generation, we stand strong as an innovative and exciting institution—one that is part of a great research tradition and one that is leading the way to the future of dental education and research. Thank you, Charles Sfeir Associate Dean for Research U N I V E R S I T Y O F P I T T S B U R G H S C H O O L O F D E N T A L M E D I C I N E6 1 6 T H A N N U A L R E S E A R C H S Y M P O S I U M 7 RESEARCH AND THE FUTURE OF DENTAL MEDICINE BEGINS HERE The School of Dental Medicine has been one of the nation’s leading research institutions for most of its long history. Throughout the past decade, the school has been a top- tier-ranked National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) institution. Funding from these organizations and others, such as the Department of Defense and private corporations, has supported many types of research at the school. Such successful research efforts also can be traced to the cooperative approach taken together by research and clinical faculty. Presented, here, is influential new and ongoing research taking place in the renowned Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) and the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics (CCDG) and what it means to clinicians and patients, and for the future of dental medicine. The Center for Craniofacial Regeneration is Pivotal to Today’s Growing Research The Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) is a University of Pittsburgh designated Center of Excellence directed by Charles Sfeir, DDS, PhD, who also is the Associate Dean of Research, and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Preventive Medicine at the School of Dental Medicine. Both a clinician and researcher, Dr. Sfeir seeks new treatments for patients by undertaking some of the region’s most cutting- edge research. Research studies in the CCR range from the molecular and cellular to the whole-organism level. Studies include fundamental biological phenomena related to the development, structure, and function of the craniofacial region and the development of new therapies, biomaterials, and diagnostic tools for the treatment of craniofacial diseases and disorders. The focus of the CCR is in five areas: • the development of bio-inspired materials for mineralized tissue engineering as well as understanding extracellular matrix proteins involved in mineralized tissue biology; • the development of fixation devices using resorbable metals; • the development of novel periodontal therapies using modulation of the immune system strategies; • the development of tissue engineering strategies for pulp tissue regeneration; and • translational research that involves pre-clinical animal models. These goals guide various research strategies carried out by faculty and staff members, and doctoral and dental students representing different backgrounds. Much of the research undertaken in the Center is of an intraprofessional nature and involves other departments at the school. For instance, researchers in the CCR work together with clinical faculty members from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery to seek surgical treatments for regenerating bone and other tissues, with the Department of Endodontics on pulp regeneration, and with the Department of Periodontics to develop treatments for patients with periodontal disease. The CCR also reaches beyond the field of dentistry and works interprofessionally with many schools, departments, and areas of study at the University, such as the Schools of Pharmacy and Engineering. The CCR participates in interdisciplinary research efforts that are developing advances in engineering various tissue types for the treatment of functional and cosmetic wounds and defects of the face and skull. Many clinical and research faculty members at the school also are members of the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, one of the premiere research centers in the nation bringing together varied disciplines from throughout the University. CCR research receives funding from the NIH, the National Science Foundation, and the United States Department of Defense. Salk Hall celebrated a building milestone in the opening of the Salk Research Pavilion. The Pavilion officially opened during a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 15, 2015. Dedicated entirely to research pursuits, the building provides roughly 81,000 square feet of additional space. Every floor has designated space for 125-square-foot offices, restrooms, a kitchen area large enough for 16 people to eat together, and high-tech conference centers—the largest seats 40–where researchers and clinicians, students and staff, can discuss the newest collaborative research efforts at the school. The laboratories have individual cold rooms and each floor shares space for sterilization and glass washing as well as a glass manifold. The building is wired with emergency power circuits to protect the freezers that secure various study cultures and growth mediums. Corner conference rooms feature spectacular floor-to- ceiling windows that overlook Oakland with a view of the Monongahela River, a view that is certain to jostle the creative part of the scientific process. Its exterior is a mix of dark and light gray stone imported from Germany with a modern interior. The most striking element upon entering the building is the glorious atrium featuring a massive painting by Pitt Professor Emeritus Virgil Cantini. The building has Silver LEED certification, which includes native beneficial plantings outside. Salk Research Pavilion Dr. Juan Taboas research interests include Hydrogels. 1 6 T H A N N U A L R E S E A R C H S Y M P O S I U M 3 5 Time Conference Agenda 9:00 a.m. Welcome Thomas W. Braun, DMD, PhD 9:15–10:15 a.m. Keynote Speaker Paul A. Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH Creating Better Local Anesthesia for Dentistry 10:15-10:45 a.m. Introduction Charles Sfeir, DDS, PhD and Mary L. Marazita, PhD 10:45–11:00 a.m. Fatima Syed-Picard, PhD Mechanisms of Tissue Patterning in Scaffold-free, Engineered Craniofacial and Dental Tissues 11:00–11:15 a.m. Karunesh Chakote, Dental Student Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns for Underserved Patients with Dental Emergencies 11:15–11:30 a.m. Brett Cole, DDS, Resident in Endodontics Radiographic Analysis of Irrigant Penetration Under Conditions of Consecutively Larger Apical Sizes and Varying Depths of Needle Insertion 11:30–11:45 a.m. Rasha Alotaibi, Oral Biology MS Program Role of Environment and Behavioral Factors on Dental Caries Patterns 11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Herbert L. Ray Jr., DMD Cellular vs. Scaffold Approaches for Pulp Regeneration 12:00–12:30 p.m. Faculty Technology Adoption Award Presented by Mr. Richard Oravetz, MS Thomas W. Braun Master of Excellence Award Presented by Dean Thomas W. Braun, DMD, PhD Langkamp-Allison Award Presented by Christine Wankiiri-Hale, DMD and ZsuZsa Horvath, PhD Student Research Awards Presented by Alexandre Vieira, DDS, MS, PhD 12:30–1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00–2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Thomas G.H. Diekwisch, DMD, PhD, PhD Trends in Dental Research and their Impact on the Future of Dental Practice 2:00–3:00 p.m. Poster Viewing Lower Level AGENDA University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine 16th Annual Research Symposium May 18, 2016 O’Hara Student Center 9a.m.–3p.m. Poster Session noon–3p.m.
- 4. client: Eaton project: Industrial Controls in Motion Tour Campaign
- 5. client: Covestro project: Building Envelope Retrofits Infographic Building envelope retrofits provide untapped potential for energy efficiency in existing buildings. Bring envelope retrofits to the forefront of deployment efforts. Why is that important? Upfront investment in envelope retrofits can reduce the cost of future investments, like HVAC. Room for improvement out of 5 million commercial buildings still require envelope retrofits.1 92% New financing for building retrofits = in investments and 3.0 quads of energy savings.2 $279B The thermal envelope of a new building is more energy efficient than one built 42 years ago.3 The average age of a commercial building is 42 years. 60% Buildings account for: energy consumption of America’s 40%of America’s electricity use4 70% upto 32% of ALL energy consumption 1 CBECS 2012 Building Size and Numbers—March 2015 2 http://www.energy2030.org/wp-content/uploads/ASE-AEP2030- Strategy-Roadmap-web-vf-100715-Part-2.pdf 3 https://cleantechnica.com/2014/04/16/leed-comparing-us-energy-codes/ 4 Fay, William, “Let’s put America’s Building Energy Codes on a Glide Path of Steady Gains.” June 2016. PowerPoint Presentation.
- 6. client: Covestro project: Launch Brochure Covestro pushing the boundary of possibilities POLYURETHANES POLYCARBONATES COATINGS ADHESIVES SPECIALTIES Covestro Overview Brochure.indd 1 9/12/16 4:35 PM Covestro Businesses: global leadership + local expertise Polyurethanes We invented them 75 years ago. And we’ve remained the experts ever since. As the global leader in polyurethanes, Covestro develops and produces the components for rigid and flexible foams as well as for solid materials. One of the hallmarks of polyurethanes is the ability to tailor formulations for very specific applications. From mattresses and car seats to insulating materials for buildings and appliances, all are possible with polyurethane raw materials from Covestro. Polycarbonates We also invented them, 60 years ago, and are still creating new formulations of these versatile thermoplastics. Covestro is the global leader in the development and production of polycarbonates. Lightweight, tough and easy to shape, these high- performance plastics can be used in countless ways, with large-scale use in the automotive, construction, electronics and medical products industries. Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties As a world-leading producer of raw materials for high- value coatings, adhesives and specialty chemicals, Covestro supplies these niche products to protect and enhance the appearance of a diverse range of products: from cars and bridges to furniture and flooring. Covestro materials are found in the sports and leisure, cosmetics, textiles and medical products industries as well. Our polyurethane raw materials also form the basis for exceptionally resilient and durable adhesives . Who is Covestro? Covestro is a global leader in high-tech polymers and creative solutions that positively impact people’s lives every day. Formerly known as Bayer MaterialScience, Covestro is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the automotive, building & construction, electronics, furniture, medical, sports and textiles industries. Sustainability is what we do at Covestro. Our global presence gives us a first-hand view of the world and the challenges facing it. Covestro creates sustainable solutions to address climate change, resource scarcity and urbanization. Our products insulate buildings, make cars more fuel efficient, help protect food and water supplies, and allow medical devices to be less invasive and more hygienic. And that’s just a sampling. This is how we do it. Covestro’s production processes are continually optimized for efficiency and safety. For example, polycarbonates are produced using the state-of- the-art melt process, polyurethane precursors are fabricated using proprietary gas phase technology, and we’ll soon begin using CO2 as a raw material. We focus equally on protecting the environment and the well-being of our employees and all who come into contact with our products. We have 2000+ product solutions ready right now. And there are more on the way. Discover what works for you at Covestro.com. Or contact us for a tailored solution. We never stop working toward new developments that benefit society and the environment to fulfill our vision of making the world a brighter place. Covestro has: • 30 sites globally • 8 world-scale production facilities • 17,000 employees • 900 innovative researchers • 146 new application patents • $12 billion in sales • 2000+ products • Strong customer focus • Unlimited potential Covestro Overview 093015.indd 2-3 9/30/15 4:05 PM Covestro has: • 30 sites globally • 8 world-scale production facilities • 15,800 employees • 1,000 innovative researchers • 146 new application patents • €12 billion in sales Covestro Overview Brochure.indd 2-3 9/12/16 4:35 PM This document may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Covestro AG or subgroup management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Covestro’s and Bayer’s public reports which are available on the Covestro website at www.covestro.com as well as on Bayer AG’s website at www.bayer.com. Covestro assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments. Covestro LLC 1 Covestro Circle Pittsburgh, PA 15205 USA 1 844-646-0545 www.covestro.com plastics@covestro.com ©2015 Covestro LLC. All rights reserved COV-019 9/2015 @CovestroGroup www.linkedin.com/company/covestro www.facebook.com/covestro Covestro Overview Brochure.indd 4 9/12/16 4:35 PM
- 7. client: Covestro project: Dimensional Wall Mural and Installation courageous colorful curious Covestro—Day 1 September 1, 2015, marked the day Bayer MaterialScience became Covestro. All around the world, employees celebrated the launch of a new company with a bold new vision— to make the world a brighter place. This colorful beginning set the stage for a promising future—one in which high-tech materials push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation.
- 8. client: Eaton project: Event Invitation | New Lighting Product Reveal | Commercial Architects in 14 major cities across the U.S. and Canada
- 9. client: University of Pittsburgh Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence project: Entrepreneurial Fellows Class Brochure ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWS CLASS EFC2017 A part of the Innovation Institute MEET THE FELLOWS EFC has been a core component of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence since 1999. Alumni of more than 500 represent a cross section of regional businesses including: 15% 12% 18% 13% 18% 24% Construction Healthcare IT Manufacturing Professional Services Retail JOIN EFC TODAY Become part of a growing community of fellows representing a collection of leading industries in the region. Over the course of the year, you will gain the tools and relationships to better achieve business success. Fellows remain active in a network of professional support that will last a lifetime. ABOUT THE IEE The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE), part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Innovation Institute, has served businesses throughout Western Pennsylvania for over 20 years. Offering a dynamic mix of consulting, education and networking opportunities through five main centers, the IEE strives to be an innovative leader in economic development in the region. ABARTA AccuTrex Products Beinhauer Family Services Berner International Group Butler Gas Products Celtic Healthcare, Inc. De La Torre Orthotics & Prosthetics Eyetique Gateway Engineers Guttman Energy, Inc. Hunter Truck Sales Jeanette Specialty Glass Jendoco Construction Koppers, Inc. Kurt J. Lesker Company LaCarte Enterprises Lenzner Coach Lines/Coach USA Mancini’s Bakery Massaro Corporation McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores Mr. John – The Holden Corporation Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood National Church Solutions Observer Publishing Company Philip Pelusi Pittsburgh Transportation Group Rice Enterprises LLC Sabika, Inc. Snavely Forest Products Turner Dairy Farms, Inc. Two Men and a Truck Universal Electric 500EFC Alumni since 1999 A part of the Innovation Institute ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FELLOWS CLASS The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence’s Entrepreneurial Fellows Class (EFC) offers a competitive, yearlong certificate program open to CEOs, founders and business leaders looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise in managing and growing their business. Participants benefit from custom design programs and materials, individually matched mentoring and opportunities for peer collaboration—all while building leadership skills for sustained success. In its 19th year, the EFC program has graduated over 500 entrepreneurs in businesses achieving at least $1M in annual revenue. Applicants will be carefully reviewed to be accepted into the Class of 2017 set to begin in January. ADMISSIONS/REQUIREMENTS Does your commitment to business success match your passion for learning? Are you prepared to invest in yourself and your company? If so, apply today for the Entrepreneurial Fellows Class of 2017. Admission • Class size limited and carefully selected. Qualified applicants accepted on a rolling basis. Competitors are not accepted • All-inclusive fee of $4,300 is due upon acceptance (discount available for IEE members) Requirements • At least $1M in revenue • Open to CEOs, founders of companies and family business leaders Contact • Rhonda Carson Leach, Director • Nicole Hudson, Program Manager Entrepreneurial Fellows Center Entrepreneurial Fellows Center rcleach@innovation.pitt.edu nhudson@innovation.pitt.edu 412.624.2326 412.648.1545 Apply • An application can be found on entrepreneur.pitt.edu Today’s business leaders face numerous challenges in sustaining success within their company. Fortunately, you do not have to face these challenges alone. EFC PROVIDED AN EXCEPTIONAL CONTINUAL BUSINESS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE. THE CURRICULUM DELIVERED A YEARLONG ROUND- ROBIN OF SHARPENING THE SAW AND WORKING ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS, EVERYTHING FROM THE SALES PROCESS TO TALENT ENGAGEMENT. IN THIS GROUP WORKSHOP ENVIRONMENT, I BUILT LASTING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND APPLIED STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR MULTIGENERATIONAL FAMILY BUSINESS. Abydee Butler Moore Executive Vice President Butler Gas Products ‘‘ ‘‘
- 10. client: Association for Play Therapy, Pennsylvania project: Play Therapy Retreat Invitation | Brochure A Play Therapy Retreat Getaway june16-17,2017 Dottie has been in practice as a practitioner/ supervisor of marriage and family therapy, as well as play therapy for more than 30 years. In 1996 she was a founding co-president for the PA Association for Play Therapy. Currently she is the clinical and administrative director of the Family and Play Therapy Center in Philadelphia. The center has offered training for the past 21 years, and for the past 7 years the classes have been live online around the world. Dottie’s accolades include the APT Professional Education & Training Award in 2016 and she is author of Mindfulness-Based Play-Therapy: Theory and Practice. Her book, published by Norton in 2013, details her approach in working with children and their families. Dottie Higgins-Klein As our Friday presenter, Dottie will take us through an interactive, engaging and poignant presentation of a bright but anxious child. Participants will learn or enrich a clinical framework for working with anxious or traumatized children, emphasizing concrete skills such as reading metaphors. Through theory and video demonstration, participants will understand the value and view how to use Trauma Reality Sandtrays that allow for deeper healing. Also covered will be family therapy concepts that help aid practitioners in getting to the roots of the child’s presenting problems. GRADUATE STUDENTS MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS PLAY THERAPISTS PSYCHOLOGISTS SCHOOL COUNSELORS SOCIAL WORKERS F R I D A Y K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Solarhouse 941 Laurelville Lane, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 724.423.2056 | laurelville.org workshops FRIDAY Evening Session 7:30–9:30 pm F1: Call of the Drum: A Play Therapy Approach to Tapping the Source Within Linda Naylor Dench, MA PhD, LPC, CC-AASP, RPT Researchers are discovering the secrets of drumming and its effects on the human brain and have concluded that drum circles can enhance a sense of community, elevate mood—“the drummer’s high”—and enhance the ability for problem solving. This workshop will introduce us to the basics of using a Djembe drum(s) in play therapy settings to facilitate positive outcomes that include: more positive emotions, social cooperation, an enhanced ability for problem solving, and an enjoyable form of exercise. We will learn to play basic patterns and combine music with story in individual, family, and group play therapy sessions. You supply the endorphin rush! SATURDAY Morning Session 9:00 am–12:15 pm S1: Using Puppets in Play Therapy to Calm Anxiety: David’s Journey Dottie Higgins-Klein, LMFT, RPT-S This presentation demonstrates how play therapy for a very anxious, self-conscious 5-year-old boy employs both play therapy sessions and parent involvement. The techniques illustrate a developmental approach and how these methods can be adapted for children on a continuum from low anxiety to general anxiety disorder, including those who are selectively mute. The overview demonstrates the combination of both directed and spontaneous play therapy, and includes teaching techniques to engage parents to change their behaviors to better respond to their anxious child. SATURDAY Morning Session 9:00 am–12:15 pm S2: Tapping Your Way In and Out of Play: Mindful & Humanistic Self-Care for Play Therapists Debra Doubrava, PhD, LPC Tapping or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can be used in and out of play therapy to process negative emotions, trauma, and “stuck” points. This presentation will focus on the theoretical principles of tapping/EFT and its connection to energy, work, and mindfulness. Participants will explore the theoretical connections between EFT and the mental health / play therapy field, particularly how it relates to the humanistic principles critical in being an effective play therapist—empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. SATURDAY Afternoon Session 1:30–4:45 pm S3: Play Therapy with Trans/Gender Fluid Kids and Teens: Beyond the Binary Diane Elliot McHirella, LPC, RPT-S The typical play therapist and family counselor may be hearing more and more about transgender and gender fluid experiences with children, teens, and families. Children as young as 3 have expressed dysphoria because their biology (sex) and their gender identification do not match societal expectations. This year’s presentation is a follow-up to Diane’s 2014 workshop that explored basic information regarding gender expression and gender fluid experiences. This training will examine two case studies in order to deepen this understanding, share additional research findings, and teach play therapy techniques through experiential learning. This training is appropriate for an intermediate play therapist and is not dependent on having attended the 2014 workshop. SATURDAY Afternoon Session 1:30–4:45 pm S4: Understanding Themes in Play Therapy AND How to Explain Them to Parents Jacqueline George, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT Play is a child’s language and recognizing the theme of a child’s play is critical. This workshop will address what a play therapy theme is, the reason why it is important to recognize the theme(s), and how themes may be shown in play therapy sessions. Participants will also practice recognizing themes. In addition, many therapists find it challenging to communicate the child’s theme to the parents. This workshop will focus not only on how to help a parent understand their child’s therapy theme, but also on how parents can become a part of helping their child address those themes at home. SATURDAY Afternoon Session 1:30–4:45 pm S5: Reigniting the Fire— The Importance of Self-Care Stephanie Galloway-Maslanik, LCSW, RPT-S This workshop aims to preserve or rejuvenate the passion and energy in our role as play therapists / helping professionals through emphasis on playfulness, self-awareness, and self-care. Through the use of audiovisuals, music, videos/photos and interactive/self-reflective exercises, participants will explore their journey of becoming a play therapist/ helping professional, its meaning to them, obstacles/roadblocks/challenges encountered, and ways to keep the passion ignited for our profession. Cognitive- behavioral and expressive therapies will be the primary theoretical frameworks utilized. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS If you are accessibility disabled, a first floor room can be provided for you. Please see registration form request. PHOTO RELEASE PA-APT and its legal representatives and assigns retain the right and permission to publish, without charge, photographs taken during this event. These photographs may be used in publications, including electronic publications, or in audio-visual presentations, promotional literature, advertising, or in other similar ways. CONTINUING EDUCATION Play Therapists: PA-APT is an APT Approved Provider #04-150. The Pennsylvania Association for Play Therapy (PA APT) has approved the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer continuing education for psychologists. PA APT maintains responsibility for the program(s). Sponsor Provider License #PY000210 LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT The Family & Play Therapy Center is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors to offer continuing education for social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. Six CEs will be awarded each day to participants who attend the full day. Partial-day credits cannot be given; no exceptions to this policy. agenda: Friday, June 16, 2017 8:00 am Breakfast buffet and vendors open 8:45–9:00 am Welcome/announcements 9:00–10:30 am Morning session: Dottie Higgins-Klein 10:30–10:45 am Break 10:45 am–12:15 pm Morning session continues 12:15–1:30 pm Lunch break 1:30–3:00 pm Afternoon session: Dottie Higgins-Klein 3:00–3:15 pm Break 3:15–4:45 pm Afternoon session continues 4:45–5:00 pm Closing/completing evaluations Dinner time scheduled by Laurelville 7:30–9:30 pm Workshop—Call of the Drum: A Play Therapy Approach to Tapping the Source Within Saturday, June 17, 2017 8:00 am Breakfast buffet and vendors open 8:45–9:00 am Welcome/announcements 9:00–10:30 am Morning workshops 10:30–10:45 am Break 10:45 am–12:15 pm Morning workshops continue 12:15–1:30 pm Lunch break 1:30–3:00 pm Afternoon workshops 3:00–3:15 pm Break 3:15–4:45 pm Afternoon workshops continue 4:45–5:00 pm Closing/completing evaluations registration form: NAME ____________________________________________ AGENCY__________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________ CITY______________________________________________ STATE ____________ ZIP ___________________________ PHONE ___________________________________________ EMAIL ____________________________________________ I would like to stay at Solarhouse (rooms hold up to 4 people, with private bath) My roommate’s name is: _______________________________________________ I agree to be assigned a roommate(s)—up to 2 I prefer a single room, for an additional $50 charge I will require first floor accessibility I will make arrangements for my accommodations (please continue on the back side of this form) Housing space is very limited. Please register early. Laurelville Mennonite Church Center 941 Laurelville Lane, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 724.423.2056 | laurelville.org fees: Includes CEs, Thursday and Friday lodging, 5 meals beginning with Friday breakfast through Saturday lunch, and snacks during the day. There are no reductions for off-campus housing. BEFORE May 15, 2017 Full 2-day conference APT Member $300.00 Non-APT Member $310.00 Student/Retired/Affiliate $250.00 Add $50.00 for a single room 1-day conference (lodging not included) APT Member $150.00 Non-APT Member $160.00 Student $125.00 (Cost of 2 meals included) AFTER May 15, 2017 Full 2-day conference APT Member $335.00 Non-APT Member $345.00 Student/Retired/Affiliate $285.00 1-day conference (lodging not included) APT Member $185.00 Non-APT Member $195.00 Student/Retired/Affiliate $135.00 (Cost of 2 meals included) cancellations: Written cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the conference. Refunds are given up to 1 week prior to conference. Refunds subject to $20 processing fee. therapeuticconference selection: registration: ONLINE: paapt.org USPS: Mail this form with your check made to PA-APT Ginger Wallace, 740 Carol Street New Cumberland, PA 17070 Pre-registration must be postmarked by June 10, 2017. After June 10, please register at the event. 1-day conference Friday Saturday (please select one) 2-day conference FRIDAY EVENING F1 (2 additional CEs) SATURDAY MORNING (please select one) S1 S2 SATURDAY AFTERNOON (please select one) S3 S4 S5 workshop selection: