Topic: Business For Good

Solar States
The Kensington-based solar panel installer has always had a mission to grow jobs for Philadelphians while helping the planet. Now, it’s training a new cohort of workers who’ve been through the justice system
By Courtney DuChene
American Trench
The Main Line company stocks rugged, classic apparel made in the U.S.A. that’s made to grow jobs — and made to last
By Courtney DuChene
Immortal Vision Studio
CJ Wolfe’s Kensington studio has become a creative hub for anyone who wants to learn photography — thanks to a photographer who taught himself the trade
By Frank Festa
Philly Coffee Shops that Do Good
Your morning Joe tastes so much better when you know where it comes from — a place that treats its workers well and gives back to the community and the world
By Abigail Chang
What 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 Shepelavy
Mea 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 Chang
KIDAS
A local software company alerts parents to potential cyberbullying while their children are playing video games like Roblox and Fortnite
By Johann Calhoun
JVS Philadelphia Fund for Women
A new partnership offers grants and investments for local, women-owned and led businesses — courtesy of Judee von Seldneck, a woman who’s been there
By Courtney DuChene
Honeycomb Credit
A crowdfunding platform for small businesses returns to Philly — and promises help for minority-owned small businesses, thanks to a new partner
By Courtney DuChene
Trashmitter
A former Philadelphia firefighter has created an app that’s Uber for trash disposal to help landlords and small businesses keep the city clean. Now he’s ready to grow it big
By Nick Russo