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.

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.

Learn the essential money skills every new business owner needs to start 2026 strong. Walk away with practical tips on budgeting, cash flow, separating personal and business finances, and thinking like a financially savvy entrepreneur.

As a valued member of our community, you're invited to get the inside scoop on program offerings for both WIPP and the WIPP Education Institute, meet our newest board members, and most importantly, hear the latest news on Capitol Hill.

Join the SBA and co-host Penn-State (VBOC) for this high-impact event for meat processors, agricultural enterprises, ranching, and tech, etc, for a morning of presentations and panels from industry leaders.

Join the attorneys of Dentons Cohen & Grigsby’s International Trade Group for a one-day, in-depth workshop designed for trade, supply chain, and compliance professionals working in highly regulated industries.

This workshop covers the common pitfall every business fall into with time management. Providing solutions on issues like poor prioritization, procrastination, disorganization and many others.

Come in, come in! The WBENC Virtual Open House is returning January 28th to kick off the 2026 calendar year with the WBENC network.

The JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women provides capital and coaching to women-owned enterprises with strong growth potential in Greater Philadelphia.

The WORC Pitch Competition is a citywide competition aimed to identify scalable businesses that promote gender and economic equity and equip them with a compelling narrative, pitch deck, capital and technical support to grow their enterprises.

The Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant Program awards up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations serving Bucks County, Pa. After completing the brief online application, select applicants will be invited to discuss their project/program with members of FCP's Board of Directors.

Philly small business owners: Join Philadelphia VIP for a free one-hour legal consultation with a pro bono attorney! ou may be eligible to participate if: The business is located in/based out of Philadelphia; and household income of the business owner(s) is less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

This premier event offers actionable insights, strategic networking, and practical tools to help companies expand their global presence and thrive in today’s evolving trade environment.

TED Democracy is conducting an Idea Search to source speakers for the event to highlight the brightest ideas celebrating democracy’s past, examine its present and imagine its future in the city where it all began. If you have an idea you think is worth spreading and connects to our theme, they want to hear it!

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”.