Topic: Business For Good
More than Street Cleaning
After four years, Glitter has proven it can create jobs, clean neighborhoods, build community — and, even, reduce gun violence
By Courtney DuChene
Zenith Wealth Partners
Jason Ray launched his financial advisory firm with a singular mission: Closing the racial wealth gap in Philadelphia. So far, it’s generated $100 million for its clients
By Courtney DuChene
10 Years of Bok
When the old South Philly vo-tech school reopened as artist studios and makerspaces, not even its developer imagined what it would become in a single decade
By Courtney DuChene
Hart of Catering & Cafe, a Haven for Healing
Every day, the owners of a Rittenhouse Square cafe practice gratitude for their journey through addiction and homelessness— by caring for Philadelphians going through the same
By Charissa Howard
Committing to Kensington
Why one local biotech firm is right at home in Philly’s most beleaguered neighborhood
By Malcolm Burnley
Where Weird is Welcome
Tattooed Mom celebrates 28 years as a South Street home for artists, writers and community
By Courtney DuChene
Growing More Wealth With WealthMore
A new financial planning app aims to advise non-affluent investors — especially women and people of color, like its founder, Mical Jeanlys-White
By Courtney DuChene
Nido Turns Renters Into Homeowners
A new app lets Philadelphia landlords help their renters save for a home of their own. The system is not perverse: It’s a perk
By Courtney DuChene
Build It Boldly by Kimberly McGlonn
Read an excerpt from the entrepreneur / civic activist’s book about building a business with social impact. Then, join her and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt on February 3
By Kimberly McGlonn
Text Your Friends, Get Out the Vote
Who among your friends is a voter — and who is not? A new tech platform helps you find out, and gives tips on how to nudge them to the polls. What are you waiting for?
By Natalie Pompilio