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#MEDWeekPHL returns for its 38th annual the first week of October! 🗓

Join us on October 3 for the kickoff ceremony where we’ll share info about the 40+ events, build connections and celebrate minority businesses.

Register today ➡️ bit.ly/3L7NoDa

Five organizations in the Greater Philadelphia life sciences ecosystem are collaborating to create a new workforce development training model, connecting a wider range of Philadelphians with biotech jobs.

Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/3PLK9lx

Now accepting applications: come together with #entrepreneurs , #angelinvestors #businessleaders and #innovation at the 25th Annual Angel Venture Fair Conference this November 2nd bit.ly/3Qh7oVJ

We’re teaming up with some of Philly’s best conveners to bring back the #PHLPicnic on August 4th at Navy Yard Philadelphia! bit.ly/3OHstH5

Exciting changes are coming to Navy Yard Philadelphia

This week, I joined PIDCphila and others to unveil the updated Navy Yard Plan which calls for a $6 billion investment over 20 years to create a new neighborhood and community at the site. inquirer.com/news/philadelp…

The 2022 #navyyardplan is here after a year of comprehensive planning PIDCphila @EnsembleRES Mosaic Development Partners Field Operations! The Plan builds on its successes with an ambitious 20 year roadmap for equitable economic growth + jobs for all. navyyard.org/plan

Check out the first event from our and PHL Department of Commerce's new Tech Industry Partnership, featuring Economy League! bit.ly/39Flvn8

Philadelphia is undergoing a life sciences building boom with $4B in projects in various stages of planning and development, setting the stage to grow the region’s economy with thousands of new jobs and life-saving discoveries.

More in Business Journals ⬇️ bit.ly/3LbwSAu

Businesses owned by people of color face unique barriers in accessing resources and opportunities—learn how Boost Your Business can provide funding to help diverse entrepreneurs in Philly scale their businesses. ⬇️ bit.ly/3Ok9SSD
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Travel is picking up again. 2022 is slated to be the biggest year for weddings in nearly four decades. It's why Philly startup BACH just raised $8M bit.ly/3vyBk6w

Greater Philadelphia #venturecapital investments boomed in 2021, with startups receiving a record-breaking $7.7 billion.

Read more from Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technologies's 2021 Philadelphia Venture Report ➡️ bit.ly/37WKstL

We are so excited to return to #Austin for SXSW! Amplify Philly won’t have a house this year but we are excited to represent Philly w/ our fellow colleagues & immerse ourselves in the festival experience. We have plans to return in our fully glory in 2023! #SXSW22

Did you know that City of Philadelphia has opportunities that are only open to local businesses?

Get certified as a Local Business Entity to qualify for them!

It’s quick and easy. Learn more ⬇️ bit.ly/33qzvi7

.The Wistar Institute will expand its STEM training to tackle the 'greatest workforce needs' of Philly's booming life sciences sector, thanks to grant from EDA bit.ly/3g5Hnbk

Apply now for PSL's 2022 accelerator programs!
Visit our website to learn more ⬇️
phillystartupleaders.org

We are thrilled to announce that we have over 600 individuals, 150 Startups, 20 Mentors, and much more already in this brand-new aggregated online community.

Join us today!
connect.phillystartupleaders.org

To support the city's small businesses and entrepreneurs, PHL Department of Commerce launched a resource tool to help identify funding opportunities, legal assistance, business workshops and more. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/2TqiHir

🌇 #SmartCityPHL and ISEPTAPHILLY are looking for innovative ideas about how augmented reality can make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities. Learn more about the #Septa4All challenge and submit your ideas by 12 p.m. on August 20 ➡️ phila.gov/septa-for-all

August is #BlackBusinessMonth . Here at Commerce, we believe our diversity is our strength.

Read how Commerce, United Way (UWGPSNJ), and PIDCphila are working to level the playing field for minority-owned businesses in Philadelphia. penncapital-star.com/civil-rights-s…