Conferences & Events
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some events being shared at this moment are strictly virtual.
SHARE Pittsburgh
October 17, 2022 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
You are invited to attend SHARE 2022 in Pittsburgh, a hybrid matchmaker. We strongly encourage you to join us in person, but there is a virtual option for those unable to be there. Western Pennsylvania’s top economic engines and community organizations are coming together once again for SHARE 2022 in Pittsburgh.
GACO’s 33rd Procurement Fair
October 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pennsylvania Western University – California and Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania are sponsoring GACO’s 33rd Procurement Opportunities Fair to assist businesses interested in pursuing government contracts and subcontracts. The fair provides an excellent chance for businesses to network with government agencies and for prime contractors seeking to identify potential vendors and suppliers. A number of government agencies, major corporations, business resource partners and local purchasing representatives will participate in the fair offering a tremendous marketing opportunity for businesses. Additionally two training seminars will be held during the day.
-Register here
Grants, Scholarships & Programs
Comcast RISE Grant Funding- The deadline for your small business application is October 14, 2022.
Comcast is providing grants to small businesses owned by women and people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian American owners, as part of our Comcast RISE Investment Fund initiative. Comcast RISE launched in late 2020 to provide these small businesses with the resources they need to navigate the challenges of the pandemic. This round of the Investment Fund will grant to small businesses in the City of Philadelphia. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and it is our hope that these grants will help them not only grow but thrive.
-Read More here
The next Cohort runs from July–December 2022
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program assists small business owners in growing their business, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities. This innovative program is an intense 6-month course that includes in-person, self-paced, instruction, mentoring, and class room time. Providing small businesses the opportunity to work with experienced professionals at no financial cost.
Business Opportunities & RFPs
Chase for Business Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs: New July Sessions Available for “Making Vendor Partnerships Work For You”
Join Chase for Business’s FREE Curated Coaching for Entrepreneurs program! Meet with an expert entrepreneurial coach on your schedule and walk away with actionable insights, a personalized game plan and the strategic tools needed to grow your business on your terms. The program’s current session, Making Vendor Partnerships Work For You, will focus on how to evaluate and improve your vendor relationships.
Sign up here
Posting Guidelines
- Posts are accepted for procurement opportunities from Supplier Diversity Corporate/Council Members in good standing.
- Posts are accepted for procurement opportunities for WBE-to-WBE spend by WBEs in good standing.
- The description and link will be added within four business days of receipt.
