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.

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.


To view and bid on PGW’s procurement opportunities, organizations must be registered and approved in our electronic bidding portal, Procureware.

Calling all vendors! Your chance to be part of the most prestigious global sporting event is here! Philadelphia Soccer 2026 is seeking innovative partners to help deliver an unprecedented FIFA World Cup 26™ tournament experience.

Orientation session for the Family and Emergency Savings Programs, hosted by Program Manager Camille Johnson.

Grab a coffee and a bagel, and give your business a boost! This is an opportunity to learn about Reference Solutions from an expert, and to connect with both the library and local business communities

Let’s Celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Join the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship and WBEC-East for a dynamic panel of women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of our region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Meet with the Spark Bowl contestants and other start-up businesses and organizations in the community. Refreshments will be provided.

Join Winifred McGee, where she’ll demystify the various start-up pathways available for food entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania. You’ll learn what’s required, how to stay compliant, and how to scale your dream responsibly.

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”.