An African American B2B Networking and Information Event Presented By Office of Councilman David Oh and SCORE Philadelphia

This is an event from SCORE Philadelphia, a nonprofit association of more than 13,000 volunteer business experts and a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Office of Councilman David Oh presents:

An African American B2B Networking and Information Event Keys to doing business with the City, entrepreneurship and growing successful businesses

Join SCORE Philadelphia for an opportunity to talk with City agencies about contract opportunities, network with other business owners, and learn about Philadelphia organizations that provide invaluable information on starting and maintaining a successful business.

Saturday, September 14, 2013

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

St. Joseph's Preparatory School

1733 W. Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19130

In partnership with: 

SCORE Philadelphia, the African American Chamber of Commerce and St. Joseph's Preparatory School our venue sponsor

Register Today at https://afamb2b.eventbrite.com/ 

Panel I - Successful Black Enterprise

Moderator:  James Sanders, Director, Minority Business Development Agency Business   

Center PA|U.S Department of Commerce

Panelists:

Mike Pearson, CEO, Union Packaging LLC

William Wilson, Founder Principal-in-Charge, Synterra Partners

Panel II - Doing Business with the City

Hear from representatives from the following agencies and organizations 

PGW

Department of Licenses & Inspections

Department of Revenue

Philadelphia Housing Authority

SEPTA

Office of Economic Opportunity

Department of Public Health

Panel III - Small Business Resources for Success

SCORE Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Catered by: Little Bites Big Tastes!

New Start, New You: Step 8 - Measure Your Success

The Women's Business Center will be offering its latest edition of the New Start, New You Program this month on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30 PM!

What is your break even? 

Figure out your profit and loss in Step 8 of 12: Measure Your Success of New Start, New You: Twelve Steps in Twelve Months 

Join the Women’s Business Center this month as it hosts Step 8 of 12 of its New Start, New You Series in partnership with the Corzo Center of the Creative Economy at the University of the Arts in 2013 to get your business heading in the right direction.

Our workshop gives you a chance to: 

· Learn from women experienced business owners 

· Network with aspiring women entrepreneurs 

· Certificates will be given out upon successful completion of the 12-part series

Instructor: Priscila Santos, Certified Public Accountant and partner at Excellence Accounting and Tax Services, will speak with you about how you can manage your business's finances 

Don’t wait! No need to hesitate! Be on the path towards success NOW! 

The eighth step begins soon:

New Start, New You: Step 8 - Measure Your Success 

Tuesday, August 27th | 6:30 - 8:00 PM 

Corzo Center for the Creative Economy 

University of the Arts 

211 S Broad St 

Terra 1107 

Philadelphia, PA 19102

$20 per session: http://bit.ly/wbcnsny2013 

Free for UArts affiliates!

To RSVP OR for more information, please contact Melody Lam at melodyzlam@gmail.com

This month's New Start, New You workshop is presented by the Women's Business Center in partnership with the Corzo Center of the Creative Economy at the University of the Arts. 

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Upcoming Workshop for Green Businesses by the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau

The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau in partnership with Congreso de Latinos Unidos, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Green Business Workshop for Latinas this month.

Green Business Workshop for Latinas

WHERE:

Congreso de Latinos Unidos
2800 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133

WHEN: 

Monday, August 19, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The event is FREE. To RSVP, go to this link: http://bit.ly/19NFbyy.

National Women’s Business Council in San Francisco on August 14th

National Women’s Business Council Public Meeting and Panel Discussion 

August 14, 2013 

San Francisco, CA 

Part 1 - Council Meeting 

The National Women’s Business Council will be having their quarterly Public Meeting to provide updates on the NWBC’s 2012 research agenda and action items for fiscal year 2014 included but not limited to procurement, access to capital, access to markets, veteran, young and high-growth women entrepreneurs.

Part 2 - Panel Discussion

Following our meeting, a panel of experts will discuss innovations in technology that are increasing access to resources for entrepreneurs.

Logistical Information

Date: August 14, 2013
Time: Council Meeting at 9:30 AM PST followed by the Panel Discussion at 11:30 AM PST.
Location: San Francisco Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
For more information, please visit the Marriott Marquis Website
Room: Foothill 2E room, located on the second floor of the hotel.
Parking: Self-paid parking is available on site.
RSVP Information: Please register before August 9 to www.nwbcregistration.net. For those not able to attend in person, please RSVP to receive dial-in information.

Contact: Taylor Barnes by phone (202) 205-6827 or via email at Taylor.barnes@nwbc.gov

Please note: Food will not be provided, please plan accordingly.

The National Women’s Business Council is a nonpartisan, independent federal council created to trusted advisors to the president, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues that affect the growth of women business owners. NWBC members are prominent women business owners and leaders of women’s business organizations. The Council is comprised of 15 members, including the presidentially-appointed chairwoman. For more information about NWBC please go to our website at nwbc.gov

New Start, New You: Step 7 - Social Media

The Women's Business Center will be offering its latest edition of the New Start, New You Program this month on Monday, July 29th at 6:00 PM!

Who is your audience? 

Target your market in Step 7 of 12: Social Media of New Start, New You: Twelve Steps in Twelve Months

Join the Women’s Business Center this month as it hosts Step 7 of 12 of its new program New Start, New You in partnership with the Corzo Center at the University of the Arts and Benjamin's Desk in 2013 to get your business heading in the right direction.

Our workshop gives you a chance to: 

• Learn from women experienced business owners
• Network with aspiring women entrepreneurs
• Certificates will be given out upon successful completion of the 12-part series

Instructor: Judi Rhee Alloway, Director of the Women's Business Center and considered to be one of the top innovators in the country! 

Don’t wait! No need to hesitate! Be on the path towards success NOW!

Bring your laptops and notebooks--MANDATORY.

The seventh step begins soon:

New Start, New You: Step 7 - Social Media

Monday, July 29th| 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Benjamin's Desk
1701 Walnut Street 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103

$20 per session: http://bit.ly/wbcnsny2013

Free for UArts affiliates!

To RSVP OR for more information, please contact Melody Lam at melodyzlam@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

This month's New Start, New You workshop is presented by the Women's Business Center in partnership with the Corzo Center of the Creative Economy at the University of the Arts and Benjamin's Desk.