Opportunities

We need your help, as WBC leaders, to deliver our new Childcare Grant and Financing Program to childcare providers across the nation. The goal is to increase the number of new and expanding childcare providers by providing financial services and to make quality childcare more accessible while supporting the dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in early childhood development. Additionally, they also pledge to AWBC and all WBCs to provide access to at least $300 million in financing along with the vital banking services for nonprofits and for-profit businesses referred by any WBC.

Calling DoD Contractors: CMMC Info Session - Everything You Need to Know, Access to Resources & Strategies to Reduce Your Costs & Win More!

To enhance and benefit the career aspirations of working women in the Greater Philadelphia area, this merit scholarship is awarded annually to women who wish to complete their undergraduate degrees while working full-time for Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (The Chamber) member companies.

Required Documentation Due: Wednesday, 11 December 2024. This RFP is designed to address the tournament’s diverse operational requirements by organizing services into distinct 'lots,' each representing a critical area for success.

Join AWBC and Stearns Bank for the launch of a new partnership. We'll explore how your WBC can leverage Stearns products to benefit clients, gain support from a trusted capital provider, and increase access to unrestricted funds.

The new Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell offers an unparalleled opportunity for women to earn a certificate in business from this Ivy League university. Through a free online program made possible by Bank of America, students will gain the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to build, manage and scale a successful business.

Join WBENC LIFT and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses for an informative session on the economic impact of generative artificial intelligence featuring Goldman Sachs Vice President Frank Long.

Join us to explore the power of digital innovation in supply chain management. We'll into the critical role technology plays in enhancing efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across supply chain operations.

This is a FREE program for small businesses—the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program will teach you strategies other businesses are using to get ahead. And you’ll learn how to be more digitally savvy.

The City of Philadelphia is seeking proposals from Philadelphia-based professional service providers to assist business owners with business registration, licensure and tax services to ensure the business compliance with Federal, State & City regulations. This pilot project will focus on businesses (vendors) who seek vending opportunities at FDR Park. This project will test a model of delivering high quality professional services to historically disadvantaged businesses with a case management model.

Defining Your Business to Advance the Customer Journey: The Third Session in Our Entrepreneurial Series for Small Business Owners. During this 2-hour interactive workshop you will learn how to use the Hourglass Approach, a modern marketing strategy that covers the entire customer journey. We will apply your learning to your specific business and share ideas and insights with each other. Learn how to create marketing offers that will attract, retain, and delight your customers!

Come meet the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE) staff in-person and learn about our programs for entrepreneurs and small business owners, including free business counseling and technical assistance, business resources, training programs and membership.

The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce seeks proposals from financial institutions to manage the Department’s Catalyst Fund. The Fund will be capitalized with $3 million. The Fund is envisioned as a flexible, single-application investment pool that meets a wide range of business needs in a timely manner. The selected financial institution(s) will act as fiscal agent for the Fund, ensuring the efficient disbursement of grants to businesses selected by the Fund managers.

Join VIP and our volunteer attorneys this fall for a series of one-hour webinars that will help you guide your small business or nonprofit through Philly's legal landscape. These webinars are open for anyone to attend, regardless of whether you are eligible for further pro bono assistance from VIP.

View the events here:
September 25: Contracts for Small Businesses
October 9: Fiscal Sponsorship vs. Tax-Exempt Status
November 6: Small Business Structure & Taxes
November 20: Intellectual Property

Questions? Email VIP's Small Business Coordinator Nina Josephson at njosephson@phillyvip.org.

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.

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 WBEs 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”.

Are you a WBENC-Certified WBE and want to collaborate with WBENC on @BuyWomenOwned instagram? Our team is excited to amplify your voice and help you build connections through our platform. If you're showing off your product or service, invite us (@buywomenowned) to collaborate in your reel so we can share with our audience!
When you collaborate with us, you'll receive an invitation that will enter a pending phase. This invitation will be accepted once we confirm that you are WBENC-Certified and your content is appropriate, relevant, and unique!

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.