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

AWBC is seeking proposals from qualified event coordinators to assist in the planning and execution of the 2025 AWBC Leadership Conference which takes place September 22-24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

RELAY is awarding one deserving Pittsburgh business with a $3,000 marketing grant — packed with tools, exposure, and creative support to help your Pittsburgh business grow.

Are you thinking about launching a small business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable business idea? Join this introductory presentation to break down the nuts and bolts of what is needed to start a business.

This webinar covers common SCA issues for small business employers, such as understanding wage determinations, fringe benefits, hours worked and paid sick leave requirements.

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and hear updates on the status of policies and initiatives that affect veteran-owned businesses.

Startup Bucks is getting together for a social event on July 16th. No agenda, No presentations, just a casual time to connect with other local founders and business folk over a cold drink on a summer evening.

This FREE event is where Black brilliance, business, and community come together. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just getting started, this is your moment to tap in, be inspired, and build with the community.

The City of Philadelphia's Rebuild Diverse Business QuickBooks for Construction Clinic is an intensive online clinic where a Construction CPA will help you set up QuickBooks for your construction company.

Join us for this FREE event series created for M/W/S/DBE certified firms to enhance best practices and learn how to do business with DRPA.

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”.