people
Sep. 19, 2017 9:54 am
Science Center’s Innovators Walk of Fame just inducted 6 immigrant entrepreneurs
Members of the third cohort, which includes a theatre professional, a restauranteur and several scientists, each get their names etched onto a concrete block that will live on Innovation Plaza.
method
Aug. 11, 2017 10:52 am
Dear Akeem: Resources for food entrepreneurs, plus special business property loans
Akeem Dixon's Cool Things Wit Cool People column kicks off with two questions on community development and entrepreneurship.
purpose
Jul. 27, 2017 1:50 pm
TransWork wants to expand entrepreneurship opportunities for Philly’s transgender community
The program is being spearheaded by Marcus Iannozzi of Message Agency in partnership with the Independence Business Alliance, the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce for the Greater Philadelphia region.
people
Jan. 31, 2017 4:02 pm
Why Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship wants ‘more attention paid’ to older students
Resources are "generally geared toward kids," cofounder Meegan Denenberg told Forbes. IHHE accepts students age 18 to 32.
method
Jan. 30, 2017 12:15 pm
Climate Ventures 2.0 will pluck two startups from an IDEO hackathon next month
There are 10 spots in the water and agriculture startup accelerator. Two of those spots will be ventures from an IDEO hackathon.
purpose
Jan. 18, 2017 11:03 am
BMe is looking for its next round of Black male leaders
The organization is accepting nominations for the 2017 BMe Leader Award.
method
Jan. 16, 2017 12:55 pm
How Springside Chestnut Hill Academy trains its students to be social entrepreneurs
The K-12 school's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Venture Incubator have students solving real-world problems. A few have even started their own nonprofits.
method
Dec. 19, 2016 12:55 pm
‘The majority of nonprofits’ in RHD’s incubator are led by founders of color
The idea that the people who are closest to a problem are closest to a solution is put into practice at New Beginnings, says Program Manager Tommie Suggs.
people
Dec. 9, 2016 11:08 am
Checking in with Mt. Airy’s Immigrant Innovation Hub
The entrepreneurship center for Philadelphia immigrants has been open for just about a year, and through it, Mt. Airy USA has learned — and accomplished — a lot.
purpose
Dec. 5, 2016 12:10 pm
Why this Philly entrepreneurship conference is hosting a Diversity Dinner
Philly Startup Leaders teamed up with Mogulette's Brigitte Daniel to host a diversity-focused event this Wednesday during PSL's Founder Factory. Here's why you should go.