The Ridge Avenue commercial corridor revitalization Girard Ave to 24th street will be organized around merchant planning of streetscape issues addressing:
- New lights
- Safe sidewalks and walkways
- Business store fronts
The construction of the streetscape will be an expensive project and there will be a need to plan and lobby for funding.
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Shape the Future of Business: Your Insights Matter!
Your expertise and experience are invaluable in shaping the future landscape of business in the Lower North Philadelphia area. We understand that your time is precious, but we invite you to contribute to a survey that aims to gather insights from entrepreneurs like yourself. Your perspectives can play a crucial role in understanding the current…
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Supermarket Grand Opening in Sharswood on July 28th!
The Grocery Outlet Bargain Market will have its grand opening on Thursday, July 28th. Doors open at 8am, ceremony is at 11am. The first 100 customers will receive a gift card! Come out and shop your new neighborhood market!
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“Ask An Attorney” small business consultations and July Contracts workshop
Got Legal Questions? Do you have legal questions about your business or nonprofit? Do you want to meet with an attorney to get answers – for free? Philadelphia VIP is excited to launch the Ask an Attorney program for small businesses and nonprofits! Built off of the back of our initial response to the pandemic,…
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Last 7 days to apply for Comcast RISE $10,000 grants for small business
We know that small businesses owned by people of color or women have been some of the hardest hit by the pandemic. Between February and April 2020 alone, the number of active Black-owned businesses declined by 41% Latinx-owned businesses declined by 32% Asian-owned businesses dropped by 25% versus just 21% for the general population. Through…
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Lending Program Information Sessions
Learn how to get a loan to start or expand your business.
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Programa de prestamos para dueños de empresas pequeñas
Programa de prestamos para dueños de empresas pequeñas
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Lending program for small business owners
A unique lending-circle program to help build your credit and grow your business.
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Power-Up Your Business – Deadline is December 18th!
Power Up Your Business is a FREE, community-based training program to support small business owners in Philadelphia – like you. Peer-based Learning Experience In this 12-week, 36-hour program for existing small businesses, you will learn the fundamental concepts, tools and skills needed to run and grow a successful business. Network and learn from experienced entrepreneurs.…
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Small Business Saturday 2021
Get information on this year’s Small Business Saturday “Neighborhood Champions – Shop Small” event by American Express. Click the link below for details.
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MED Week Virtual Event: Exploring Entrepreneurship
As part of MED Week, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services is hosting a virtual event, Exploring Entrepreneurship, on Wednesday, October 6th from 10:30am-12:00pm. This event is targeted to entrepreneurs who are planning to open home-based businesses and looking for resources on digital marketing, social media, startup financing, and City resources to take…