Opportunities

The Certification Coordinator will be part of a team of Coordinators responsible for conducting the WBENC Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification process, and ensuring applicants meet all criteria to maintain compliance with WBENC’s world-class standards.

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.

PGW’s EnergySense Small Business Energy Check program provides free energy assessments and installation of energy efficiency measures for commercial buildings under 50,000 square feet. Customers can also receive rebates and grants for purchasing high efficiency natural gas equipment.

The Philadelphia Gas Works has four available procurement opportunities. To view and bid on PGW’s procurement opportunities, organizations must be registered and approved in their electronic bidding portal, Procureware.

The Philadelphia Gas Works has four available procurement opportunities. To view and bid on PGW’s procurement opportunities, organizations must be registered and approved in their electronic bidding portal, Procureware.

Whether you're starting out or ready to grow, the Catalyst Fund can help bridge gaps and open new doors for innovation and sustainability.
Eligible businesses may receive grants of up to $50,000.


The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) requires a qualified contractor to perform annual physical inspections of its low-income public housing portfolio.

Every business faces challenges—but you don't have to face them alone. On the brink is a rapid response business support initiative designed to help small businesses stabilize operations, overcome challenges, and create a realistic path toward recovery and growth.

Join Cheldin Barlatt Rumer for a powerful one-day experience designed to connect remarkable women through educational entertainment, authentic conversation, and meaningful community.

The Construction Management Certificate Series is a 9-month series of classes designed to provide business management tools to existing and aspiring independent contractors. Participants who complete the series will earn a Special Certificate of Completion from the TU Fox School of Business and the SBDC.

AI can be a powerful tool for small business owners, but only if you know how to talk to it. Leave generic and confusing outputs in the past, as Chris Snyder, 360 Media + Marketing breaks down how to write clear, specific, and strategic AI prompts for useful, reliable results.

The event is free and open to Philly-area small business owners. The webinar will be held via Zoom and will last approximately one hour, with time for a brief Q&A at the end. Presented by Harris Chernow and Louis Rizzo of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, LLP.

Create authentic, eye-catching AI Flyers with Monk Inyang, 1st Street Partnerships. You will also learn AI red flags, high impact edits, how to use your own photos and tips on making your marketing stand out.

Join Small Business Majority to learn how to identify and apply for grants that could help you start or grow your small business. During this webinar, we'll also provide valuable insights into Verizon's grant program and highlight other capital resources available to entrepreneurs.

Every month, CCBA conducts a number of events including educational seminars, panel discussions, town meeting-style forums, and social gatherings. We feature speakers who are experts in their fields, and always leave time for networking.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of how to properly classify workers, avoid costly misclassification penalties, and make informed workforce decisions that support business growth while remaining compliant.

Join WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV for the 2026 Impact Awards Luncheon, a signature celebration bringing our full network together across two sister regions for an afternoon of recognition and relationship-building.

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”.