Opportunities

All businesses—regardless of size, whether a solopreneur, mom-and-pop, or large company, and regardless of geographic location, industry, mobile/online or physical operations, for-profit or nonprofit status, or a start-up or maturing business – need and deserve a good, healthy relationship with the right bank for that business. We'd love to be your go-to partner for your banking needs. Let's connect!

Successful account holders can accumulate enough assets to put a down payment on a home; fully fund one year’s tuition (undergraduate level) at a Pennsylvania community college without supplemental grants or loans; or provide equity in a business to obtain a microloan. Participants will attend a group orientation, complete a budget and an individual savings plan agreement. They will complete four sessions of financial management training including budgeting, debt and credit building, banking products, and basic financial planning, and they will receive ongoing case management services.

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.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit that offers a financial incentive to employers and plays a pivotal role in promoting a stable workforce.

Fund need-based scholarships for Philadelphia area students to attend Catholic Pre-K, grade, and high schools while receiving a 90% tax credit. Through the establishment of Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, donors can receive up to a 90% tax credit against their personal PA state tax liability by making their gift through BLOCS.

The Pirates and PNC will highlight one of six small businesses that have helped make a positive impact on their communities. They will award the six small businesses a marketing package valued up to $100,000 and a $5,000 grant.

Find out what it takes to thrive in Pennsylvania’s complex and competitive procurement arena by connecting with key government agencies, prime contractors and state & local representatives at this summit.

Learn more about WOSB regulation updates and business opportunities from across the DOE Complex, including the DOE Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).

Practical risk management strategies that nonprofits & small businesses can use to navigate uncertain times and keep moving forward.

Come and listen to New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates as they discuss the disparity study and the way forward for small and diverse businesses.

In partnership with Drexel University, DEBCC is hosting a Minority Supplier Diversity event where Drexel will share insights on $3.5 billion worth of construction opportunities over the next 11 years.

The 2026 NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh! The program will engage event-ready local and diverse businesses within the 10-county Pittsburgh region in competing for contracts related to the 2026 NFL Draft.

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This is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business.

A panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs, innovators and business owners followed by a Pitch Competition among women-owned startups.

Join us for a webinar focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and how your company can use them.

Are you an innovator, inventor, or entrepreneur looking for inspiration and best practices for commercialization? Then attend this program highlighting women innovators who developed products out of necessity from seeing a need not being met in the market.

This is a free in-person workshop on corporate practice for small businesses. It will help small business owners learn about running a profitable company, accessing capital, and analyzing competition.

Join us for a webinar on DPA Title III. This program focuses on enhancing processes, improving production facilities, and prioritizing key production factors to align with national domestic needs.

Join us for a webinar on Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), which happens when a foreign entity has the power to direct or influence the management or operations of a company.

The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce is bringing together entrepreneurs and community leaders to focus on the importance of health and wellness for small business owners in today’s challenging climate.

Attend an Open Call where you will be given the opportunity to do a 1-minute pitch of your business/product/idea to a member of the Casting Team -- just like you would as if you were on the show.

The Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program is a Department of Defense (DOD) initiative designed to ensure the resilience, security and technological superiority of the U.S. defense industrial base.

CWE is throwing a spectacular event to celebrate 30 years of empowering women entrepreneurs. CWE friends, supporters, and clients from around New England, we will honor the incredible women who lift up the world with their entrepreneurial spirit.

The Hey Girl! Conference is back! Our theme this year is Love, Me: a love story to me, by me. Our VIP Night Garden is 5.16.25 from 7-9 p.m. in Collingswood, NJ and the conference is the following day, 5.17.25 at the Story Factory. The VIP ticket includes a ticket to the conference. Our early bird special pricing ends on 2.17.25 at midnight. Use the code HEYGIRLFRIEND through 2.17.25 for an extra $30 off.

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.

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.

Grow your business with a simplified process of applying for loans! The Philadelphia Business Lending Network (PBLN) is a service that enables business owners to express interest in financing to a group of nonprofit lenders, for profit lenders, and other funders with one form.

Complete a Google Career Certificate to get exclusive access to CareerCircle, which offers free 1-on-1 coaching, interview and career support, and a job board to connect directly with employers, including over 150 companies in the Google Career Certificates Employer Consortium.

Beacon is interested in assisting business owners who have 2+ years' experience and are looking to move their business to the next level. They should have at least two employees (which can include their owner), annual revenue over $100,000+, and are open to coaching. Beacon's members are ready assist with nearly every aspect of business including finance, operations, sales, marketing, technology, HR…you name it!

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.

Find an investor for your business from among more than 300 Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) licensed by SBA.

The Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic offers pro bono business legal services to people across the Commonwealth. Services range from choice-of-entity and formation work to document drafting and review. The clinic will also assist business owners with the Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI Report) for the Corporate Transparency Act.

SBA has launched the next generation of the Lender Match tool for small businesses to connect to capital through SBA’s network of approved banks and private lenders.

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”.

With Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs, you'll get small-group (up to four business owners) coaching and actionable insights to help accelerate your business's potential. During your 55-minute session, you’ll be introduced to a small business consultants.

This is a group of Angel Investors across the Commonwealth with connections to individual funds.