Thank you to the corporations, businesses, and governmental organizations & agencies who partner with us annually to help us carry out our mission.
Sponsorship provides a great means of broadening your competitive edge and expanding your brand. In recent years, corporate sponsorship has become the fastest growing type of marketing in the United States.
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Corporate Plus® is an unprecedented membership program for NMSDC-certified minority businesses of the highest caliber.
The Centers of Excellence program facilitates the development and growth of certified diverse businesses to compete and become more prepared to meet the more rigorous vendor requirements currently in use by the council member corporations. Learn More
Purchases from MBEs help foster jobs and economic activity in underrepresented segments of the business and customer community. Click here for the 2024 report.
Is your business struggling or facing challenges? Don’t wait until you’ve run out of options. On the Brink is a FREE business support initiative designed to help small businesses identify challenges, stabilize operations, and create a realistic path toward recovery and growth.
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The PGW Supplier Development Program (SDP) is a nine-month, cohort-based initiative designed to support the growth and capacity building of small and local businesses interested in doing business in the gas utility industry. Apply by 9/13/2026.
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SBA is hosting a nationwide pitch competition that will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities. Selected businesses will be invited to participate in a live pitch competition in Washington, DC, which will culminate in a $1 million prize pool to celebrate the innovation and ambition ...
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Bringing together developers, institutional leaders, labor organizations, investors, public officials, and civic partners, the summit offers an inside look at the major initiatives driving Philadelphia's growth, and what they mean for the future of the region.
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Chase for Business is offering educational courses designed to help entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. In this webinar, think strategically about cash flow and borrowing. Discover loan options (including SBA programs), what financial data matters, and how to position your business as a strong investment.
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On September 22, Founders First is bringing our Capital Activation Experience (CAE) to Philadelphia in partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The event will be held at 1600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, and is designed to connect established, growth-oriented founders with capital, lenders and strategic relationships that can help them scale.
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