by PIDCphila
April 22, 2016
PIDC would like to connect with you. Join us at one of these upcoming events.
April 25, 2016
City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce
Coffee Chats with Commerce (Lancaster Ave.)
Are you interested in learning how the City can help your small business grow? Come out to meet your local Business Service Manager and learn about other Commerce programs. More details here.
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April 26, 2016
U.S. Small Business Administration
Meet the Lenders
Looking to fund your small business? Meet the Lenders 2016 is an event to introduce you to over 30 lenders – traditional and alternative. Lenders will briefly meet with business owners, review their financing needs, and schedule more detailed interviews with business owners whose needs may be a match with their lending portfolio. Register here.
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April 26, 2016
City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce
Briefing for Industrial and Commercial Development grant opportunities in the American Street and North Central Empowerment Zones
The Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Neighborhood Economic Development and the American Street and North Central Empowerment Zone Community Trust Boards released a rolling Request for Proposal for Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Grants in the American Street and North Central Empowerment Zones.
A program briefing meeting will take place at The Commerce Department, 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029, Philadelphia PA on April 26, 2016 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Email Aiisha Herring Miller at with any questions about this opportunity.
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April 27, 2016
African American Chamber of Commerce
Annual Meeting and Awards Gala
Expected to bring more than 500 business and civic leaders from across the region, this is the Chamber’s most prominent membership event of the year and Philadelphia’s most significant networking event connecting not only African American business owners and executives, but a diverse audience of regional influencers. Register here.
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April 28, 2016
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Roadmap for Growth: Expanding Neighborhood Economies
This policy forum will feature Harold Epps, Commerce Director for the City of Philadelphia, who will detail the Kenney Administration’s plans to support increased commercial corridor growth. A group of business and civic leaders then will guide audience members in an interactive discussion exploring how we collectively can promote prosperity and economic opportunity for every Philadelphian. Our discussion will focus on the support of current initiatives and the adoption of best practices from other cities that can work to revitalize neighborhood economies. PIDC President John Grady will serve as a panelist. Register here.
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May 3, 2016
Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center
Innovate Ignite Imagine Luncheon
Philadelphia OIC empowers the unemployed, the underemployed, the homeless and disadvantaged youth and adults to achieve self-sufficiency and employment, primarily through education, training, job placement, and through supportive human services, housing and economic development.
The goal of this luncheon is to increase awareness among business and community leaders about OIC’s impact in the region, and to help further its impact through philanthropic giving. Get tickets here.
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May 10, 2016
Understanding the BIRT and Net Profits Tax and Credit Offsets
Join PIDC in our continuing 2016 Business Builder Workshop series as we partner with the City of Philadelphia Revenue department tax experts for the upcoming 3-part series, “Navigating through City Taxes: Knowing the Liabilities and Discovering the Credits”. The series begins on Tuesday, May 10 for three (3) consecutive Tuesdays and ends on May 24. Learn what you are already doing or could do that may qualify for tax credits to offset your taxes. While the thought of taxes may not excite you, the thought of tax credits and exemptions certainly should. Register here.
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May 12, 2016
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Read to Me
Participate as a reader in the 12th Annual Read to Me Early Literacy Storyteller Event, where you will spend the morning reading to a classroom of Philadelphia school children following a networking breakfast with other business and community leaders. Register here.
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May 17, 2016
Wage & Earnings Taxes and Job Tax Credits
Join PIDC in our continuing 2016 Business Builder Workshop series as we partner with the City of Philadelphia Revenue department tax experts for the upcoming 3-part series, “Navigating through City Taxes: Knowing the Liabilities and Discovering the Credits”. The series begins on Tuesday, May 10 for three (3) consecutive Tuesdays and ends on May 24. Learn what you are already doing or could do that may qualify for tax credits to offset your taxes. While the thought of taxes may not excite you, the thought of tax credits and exemptions certainly should. Register here.
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May 18, 2016
City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce
Coffee Chats with Commerce (Manayunk)
Are you interested in learning how the City can help your small business grow? Come out to meet your local Business Service Manager and learn about: the 0% interest loan program KIVA Zip; scholarship-based business education program, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses; and small business grants from The Merchant’s Fund. More details here.
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May 19, 2016
Saint Joseph’s University: Initiative for Family Business and Entrepreneurship
Building Agreement in Your Family through Family Meetings, Family Council and Family Charter
Is your family business struggling with poor communication, lack of accountability and family disharmony? This workshop will address how your family business can build agreement among family members by developing regular family meetings, a family council and a family charter. SJU is extending and invitation to all of PIDC family businesses to attend as their guest at no charge. Multiple family members from the same family business are welcome and invited! Register here.
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May 24, 2016
Use & Occupancy vs. Property/Real Estate Tax and Tax Exemptions
Join PIDC in our continuing 2016 Business Builder Workshop series as we partner with the City of Philadelphia Revenue department tax experts for the upcoming 3-part series, “Navigating through City Taxes: Knowing the Liabilities and Discovering the Credits”. The series begins on Tuesday, May 10 for three (3) consecutive Tuesdays and ends on May 24. Learn what you are already doing or could do that may qualify for tax credits to offset your taxes. While the thought of taxes may not excite you, the thought of tax credits and exemptions certainly should. Register here.