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Jul. 8, 2016 11:15 am
Is Philadelphia City Hall ready for the next big wave in how social services get done?
Social impact leaders say a funding model called 'pay for success' that matches investors, impact innovators and governments together is the next big thing. GreenLight Fund Philadelphia Director Omar Woodward says Philly's city government needs to be prepared.
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Jul. 5, 2016 8:15 am
Minority, women and disabled-owned businesses are slowly but surely procuring more city contracts
Public and private contracts awarded to those businesses are up 1.2 percent from last year, but the city has a long way to go if officials really want that number to better represent city demographics.
purpose
Jun. 22, 2016 3:16 pm
Good Economist’s summer issue digs into local social enterprise and the ‘poverty industry’
The city is both "Poorest Big City in America" and potentially the "B Corp Capital of the World." Sustainable Business Network looks at both monikers in its mag.
people
Jun. 13, 2016 8:39 am
Tayyib Smith’s Institute of Hip Hop Entrepreneurship landed a nod from CNN
The entrepreneur's Knight-funded project was the subject of a recent profile in CNNMoney.
people
May 26, 2016 9:08 am
These people and orgs went home with 2016 Arts + Biz Council awards
Ed Rendell, Black Thought, Blackstar Film Festival, Dave Gloss and more were recognized at the 31st annual Arts + Business Council Awards Celebration.
people
May 23, 2016 12:33 pm
Arts + Biz Council is honoring two Philly legends tomorrow
Former Gov. Ed Rendell and The Roots' frontman Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter will be receiving awards for their contributions to art and culture.
method
May 9, 2016 3:28 pm
How not to start a business, courtesy of #Failfest
Local business leaders, including a few social enterprise founders, shared lessons from their worst professional failures during the Philly Tech Week event.
method
Apr. 26, 2016 2:57 pm
3 reasons why nonprofits should care about the city’s export plan
The Greater Philadelphia Export Plan needs to involve more than just international businesses. Here's how nonprofits factor in.
purpose
Apr. 1, 2016 12:42 pm
Economy League is gearing up for a trip to Los Angeles
A number of local cross-sector leaders will accompany the nonprofit as it heads to the West Coast with a three-pronged mission.
purpose
Mar. 31, 2016 12:41 pm
Why there’s ‘no profit without nonprofits in America’
Nonprofits are employers, too, said D.C. Central Kitchen founder Robert Egger during Light City in Baltimore.