purpose
Oct. 12, 2021 8:44 am
How Temple’s Small Business Development Center is working to bridge the digital divide
With the new PA Digital Transformation eCommerce Program, the SBDC wants to help entrepreneurs thrive in the digital economy. It's also expanding to locations outside of North Philadelphia.
purpose
Aug. 6, 2020 4:06 pm
To create good jobs for Philadelphians, now is the time to do everything
Guest columnist Matt Bergheiser offers a civic project for consideration: "Let’s unite to grow good and dignified jobs at a scale we could not have imagined even six months ago."
purpose
Apr. 28, 2020 7:35 am
It will take all of us working together to sustain local businesses and the ‘ballet of the good city sidewalk’
Guest columnist Matt Bergheiser explores the merchant's gift to community, past and present.
purpose
Oct. 8, 2019 8:00 am
Chinatown fosters an environment where small businesses can thrive
PCDC offers multilingual business workshops and other resources for the majority-immigrant community.
purpose
Sep. 3, 2019 2:15 pm
#GlobalPhilly19 highlights the city’s significant medical heritage, among many other things
The Expo is a 45-day exposition designed to showcase Philadelphia’s cultural reach, as well as attract foreign visitors to the City of Brotherly Love.
method
Jan. 31, 2019 12:36 pm
PIDC is hoping to spur inclusive growth in Philly with those new Opportunity Zones
"With a strategic approach at the local level, Opportunity Zones can attract private investment to support and benefit — not displace — existing businesses, residents and neighborhoods."
method
Jan. 29, 2019 2:13 pm
NKCDC is incorporating trauma-informed practices into its community development work
A two-year training project supported by the Kresge Foundation will help the Kensington nonprofit improve its housing counseling, economic development and community engagement services.
method
Jan. 7, 2019 4:38 pm
Inside Esperanza’s ‘asset-building’ development strategy in Hunting Park
"As Hispanic people," said President and CEO Rev. Luis Cortés, "we need to build institutions that we control.” Here's the ethos behind the North Philadelphia nonprofit's long-term community engagement strategy.
funding
Jul. 17, 2018 10:00 am
Place-Based Impact Investing 101: How local dollars can be deployed to benefit local communities
Wharton Social Impact Initiative's Sherryl Kuhlman and Nick Ashburn on CDFIs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and pay for success financing.
funding
Jun. 7, 2018 8:31 am
When developing Chester’s arts corridor, investments are local
Next City investigates one investment strategy for revitalizing the small city, which includes a program-related investment from the Barra Foundation.