purpose
Apr. 1, 2021 9:03 am
Tourism is a powerful lever for change that has been untapped and underutilized
The COVID-19 pandemic has only enhanced the need — and the opportunity — for tourism to become a driving force for systemic change, says guest columnist Jonathan Coleman.
purpose
Jun. 26, 2020 10:23 am
Five-story entrepreneurship hub proposed for 52nd and Arch streets in West Philadelphia
The plan was introduced during a zoning meeting earlier this month, and the Women’s Opportunity Resource Center (WORC) may become one of the proposed hub's first tenants.
purpose
Apr. 9, 2019 11:00 am
Can a creator hub in Kensington help slow displacement?
Little Giant's Meegan Denenberg: "IF Lab is pivoting the narrative of displacement and gentrification by creating a welcoming space for the community to meet the changing needs of the market.”
people
Mar. 6, 2017 11:38 am
United By Blue’s Brian Linton is one of Conscious Company Media’s top social entrepreneurs
The company now employs a staff of 45 in four stores up and down the East Coast.
funding
Feb. 2, 2017 5:48 pm
Bespoke apparel social enterprise Bonham Strand is crowdfunding to come to Philly
Meanwhile, the Hong Kong-based company is doing fittings in four U.S. cities over the next few months — including at a local, week-long happy hour series.
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.
results
Jan. 24, 2017 2:52 pm
PiperWai has experienced revenue growth of over 6,000% since ‘Shark Tank’
The natural deodorant business has brought on four employees and launched a new product after landing investment on the ABC reality show.
results
Jan. 20, 2017 12:54 pm
GoodCompany Ventures’ accelerator for climate entrepreneurs is taking applications
Applications are now open for Climate Ventures 2.0.
purpose
Jan. 19, 2017 10:04 am
Investors’ Circle is hiring a program associate to manage Philly, D.C. and New York
And they'll be based in Philadelphia. Here's why that's good news for the region.