Business
How to Build Black Business Density, Part I
In the latest installment of our How to Really Run a City Podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed host an all-star lineup of mayors and experts to address one of the most pressing issues of our time
By Jessica Blatt PressWage Boosts for Local Workers
A first-of-its kind program in Scranton is using federal rescue money to help small businesses give their employees a pay raise. Could a similar plan help residents and businesses thrive in Philly?
By Natalie Pompilio“The cutting edge of financial innovation”
Drexel’s Metro Finance head talks with impact investor Jonathan Tower on using private funds to hypercharge public investment in communities that need it most
By Bruce KatzWhat We Talk About When We Talk About Sustainability
Newish SBN Executive Director Devi Ramkissoon spent most of her career helping businesses in developing countries become engines of poverty relief. Here’s how she plans to do the same in Philadelphia
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyVeteran-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia
Support these dozen-plus local businesses opened by local veterans after their military service
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and Katherine RapinHow to Really Run A City Live Taping
The first ever live recording of our newest podcast considered the question: How can we grow Black business in cities?
By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHow to Really Run A City Live Taping
The live recording will kick off the African-American Chamber of Commerce summit of Black Mayors to address the question: How can we grow Black business in cities?
By Jessica Blatt PressBlack Squirrel Collective
Founded by three Black entrepreneurs, the Philly company empowers underserved real estate developers and small businesses with capital, coaching, land and mentorship
By Courtney DuCheneMea Culpa
The Philly fashion brand coveted by celebs James Harden, Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony is breaking barriers and helping those in need — with an extra boost from La La
By Abigail ChangTotal Impact Summit
The annual ImpactPHL event doubles down on the business-for-good nonprofit’s mission: Putting money to work for Philadelphians
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy