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.
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.
funding
Dec. 20, 2016 3:14 pm
Triple Bottom Brewery wants to brew a beer in honor of your favorite nonprofit
Every $10 donation increases your chances of winning the mission-driven brewery's new lottery incentive: The winner gets to brew their favorite beer and support an organization of their choosing in the process.
purpose
Oct. 19, 2016 12:23 pm
350 national leaders in immigration are touring Philly this week
At the fourth annual Welcoming Economies Global Network Convening, they'll visit the city's commercial corridors and meet with immigrant business owners.
funding
Sep. 23, 2016 7:58 am
Small businesses owners can cut serious loan app time with this new city service
Philadelphia Capital Consortium is the city's new tool to connect small business owners with lenders.
people
Sep. 22, 2016 12:36 pm
Gone are the days Art Gimenez helped the rich get richer
Gimenez used to help "Fortune 500 companies become Fortune 100 companies." Now he helps local small businesses that can't get approved for a traditional bank loan.
method
Sep. 6, 2016 10:36 am
#WeNeedToWork wants government job programs for reentrants and people with disabilities
Subsidized job programs can help break the cycle of poverty and cut public spending. That's why Community Legal Services and Redeemed have launched an effort to introduce programs in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania at large.
results
Jul. 11, 2016 11:15 am
The Enterprise Center is creating the funding network its minority founders don’t yet have
The West Philly-based community development corporation just graduated the first cohort of minority businesses from ScaleUp.
purpose
Jun. 24, 2016 12:57 pm
Olney is promoting its diversity with ‘self-guided food tours’ along North 5th Street
The neighborhood is one of the most diverse in the city — something its residents consider "a strong point."
funding
Jun. 8, 2016 9:43 am
Opportunity Finance Network just launched a new loan resource platform for small biz
Venturize is a mobile-friendly web app that makes lending information more accessible to small business owners, specifically women and people of color.