Opportunities

It is incredibly valuable to share stories from the WBENC network about the immense economic and community impact that women's business enterprises bring. If you would like to share your story and economic impacts, please submit the form below.

We want to reintroduce one of our most important partners, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and share a new WBENC Certification benefit: a discounted annual Membership rate with WIPP for WBENC-Certified WBEs.

The Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities is reaching out to remind you to check out the listing of upcoming DGS solicitations for goods & services, and construction projects

Construction contractors interested in performing construction contracts with the department must first complete the Vendor Registration process.

The Construction Management Certificate Series is a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors.

PMC Essentials for Success is a no-cost event designed to introduce businesses to the ways in which UPMC does business and provide the tools necessary to do business with large organizations like UPMC.

A Leadership Retreat with a full day of workshops, team building activities, and networking. Continental Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Come and mingle with the speakers and expand your network! Gain your confidence with a positive approach to your business stability.

Meet certified disabled veteran owned businesses in one location. To help you meet your New Jersey mandated DVOB goals.

5 finalists will be selected by a panel of experts and each will receive a six-week training program consisting of education speakers, workshops and classes. 3finalists will compete for their share of $50,000 and an opportunity to acquire marketing assets with the Penguins the following season.

The PGW Supplier Development Program (SDP) is a nine-month, cohort-based initiative designed to support the growth and capacity-building of small and local businesses, interested in doing business in the gas utility industry.

Join the AACCWP in celebrating a powerful theme centered on economic empowerment, financial literacy, innovation, and community resilience — all designed to support, strengthen, and celebrate small businesses in Western Pennsylvania.

An annual learning experience that empowers high school students, encouraging them to explore career options and inspiring them to think big, through a transformative learning and networking experience.

This is a special event for girls 9-16 where we will empower, educate and elevate. Our interactive pods will be led by phenomenal women who will discuss style, comparison, the power of writing and safety.

Join the City of Philadelphia's Office of Economic Opportunity for the 2025 MED Week Kickoff Breakfast and Awards Ceremony, as we celebrate four decades of supporting and elevating businesses. This year’s theme is , “In Pursuit of Bold Solutions for Today’s Challenges.”

Join Center City Business Association members and friends for a moderated discussion as we learn from our dynamic panel how their experience, knowledge and drive have enabled productivity and success.

A Syrian company, operating out of Dubai, is involved in rebuilding and opening hospitals in Syria, in conjunction with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS). The company expects SAMS to rebuild or renovate around 10-15 hospitals; other NGOs will also do projects so they want to be prepared for future requirements.

The HerRise Micro-Grant provides financial assistance, with the help of our corporate sponsors and donors, to women of color creating innovative solutions that impact their community and that are often unable to secure funding for their small business. Apply for the HerRise MicroGrant by sharing your business pitch and plan in the application. Applications close on the last day of the month, and the winners will be announced at the HerSuiteSpot First Friday Mixer in the following month.

Register for the monthly business workshops such as Doing Business in the City and the Business Development Series.

Philly VIP has a number of free events and opportunities for small business owners in Philadelphia this March and April, Click the link below to find out more.

The grant will provide early-stage funding to entrepreneurs with limited financing options. Investment grants of $10,000 will be made to each business approved, along with advisory services from The Enterprise Center. Diverse Business Banking Advocates receive special training to enable them to support the growth and success of diverse business owners.

The NJ Cool program is a $15 million pilot program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide financial assistance to commercial building owners and tenants undertaking retrofit construction projects that reduce operating greenhouse gas emissions from existing commercial buildings in Newark, Edison, and Atlantic City. The NJEDA will provide grant awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million to reimburse applicants for eligible hard construction costs from projects that upgrade building heating and cooling systems to less polluting alternatives, as well as implement other energy efficiency measures or on-site renewables.

Rebuild projects need architects, landscape architects, general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and partners to carry out community engagement and more. This is a great opportunity for small businesses in the construction, architecture, landscape and urban planning industries.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania welcomes all small business entities that meet Department of General Services (DGS) criteria to consider this upcoming new opportunity in construction management. Participation is not restricted to businesses incorporated or residing in Pennsylvania. Specifically, DGS Capital Programs has issued a Small Business Reserve Invitation to Qualify solicitation to pre-qualify for the future procurement of “Construction Management Services”.