Opportunities

New York and New Jersey (NY-NJ) have nine offshore wind projects totaling more than 9,800 megawatts in development off our coasts and are leading the nation to build a supply chain and workforce to support the growing offshore wind industry. Together NY-NJ constitute the hub of the nation’s offshore wind industry. Both states have ambitious, and achievable commitments to decarbonization and are making significant investments in the development of critical assets like ports, primary components and training programs. NY-NJ are working together to strategically prepare the offshore wind workforce and educate existing businesses about the opportunities in a domestic offshore wind supply chain. Come to learn about the path forward in each of these states.

Dedicated to small businesses and women or minority entrepreneurs that may not qualify for traditional member business loans.

Please make sure to SAVE THE DATE! Conference registration will open in January 2024. If you are interested in being an Exhibitor or Conference Sponsor, please send an email to

Philly small business owners: Join Philadelphia VIP on January 31 for a free one-hour legal consultation with a pro bono attorney! Get answers to the questions that matter to your small business, such as:

• Can I trademark my business name or logo?
• How do I incorporate my business or form an LLC?
• Does my commercial lease agreement protect me as a tenant?
• What should I look for before I sign a contract?

The clinic will be held on January 31 from 5:15-7:00 pm at a law firm in Center City. Please join us for a reception with light food and drink before the consultations, beginning at 5:15 pm.

Industry Specializations are training programs, built by leading universities, to help you develop additional expertise and unlock job opportunities in high-growth industries. After completing a Google Data Analytics, IT Support, or Project Management Certificate, you can build on your skills and take the next step in your career with a Specialization from Columbia Engineering, the University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Michigan, or Arizona State University.

Grow your business with a simplified process of applying for loans! The Philadelphia Business Lending Network (PBLN) is a service that enables business owners to express interest in financing to a group of nonprofit lenders, for profit lenders, and other funders with one form.

The Welcoming Center Entrepreneurship Program promotes inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration by building entrepreneurial skills and, simultaneously assist participants in creating a road map to opening their business. Participants receive one-on-one coaching, along with class instruction, assisting businesses in obtaining business licenses, connecting to partner lending, financial planning institutions, and incubation spaces and vending opportunities. Participants will have the option to attend class virtually or in-person at our Center City offices (211 N. 13th Street, 4th Floor).

This campaign is led by student loan experts, Savi and Ascendium. Their years of experience take the guesswork out of lowering your student loan payments and applying for forgiveness options, all for free.

Learn more and sign up for their upcoming webinar here.

This webinar series is designed to reach small business owners across the country with regionally focused conversations connecting them to OSHA resources and to improve their OSHA workplace safety compliance.
The program will focus on the following areas: OSHA regulations, compliance resources such as existing small business compliance guides, digital tools, and other free resources to allow small business owners to be safety leaders with their employees, more successful and statistically more profitable.

The series of 5 webinars is offered Thursdays from 12pm to 1pm ET via Microsoft Teams. Registration to each free webinar will be limited to the first 150 participants.

View the entire series and register for the series or individual webinars here.

2023 Impact-Driven Gift Guide

A collaborative project between Brand Pollinators, a company that facilitates impactful brand collaborations, and Modern Species, an impact-driven brand design agency. This colorful, beautifully designed and easy-to-navigate online guide features over 70 unique, curated products from small businesses that are dedicated to making a positive social and environmental impact -- full guide found here. Discounts are available on select products throughout the guide.

Join us as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Pittsburgh and Eastern Pennsylvania District Offices discuss resources and programs the SBA provides for active duty, reservists and national guard, military spouses and veterans of all eras.

Did you know that veterans own roughly 8% of all small businesses in the United States and employ more than 5 million Americans? Veteran entrepreneurs play an essential role in the U.S. economy. Participants will learn how the SBA can assist the veteran and military community in their path toward entrepreneurship.

The U.S. Small Business Administration Eastern Pennsylvania District Office invites entrepreneurs and small businesses to bi-monthly exclusive virtual Q&A sessions focusing on the various services, resources and programs offered by SBA.

Whether you're starting a business, growing a business, or in recovery mode, we can offer guidance on our Resource Partner Network, loan programs, government contracting and certifications, and more! The SBA Eastern Pennsylvania team is here to help answer your questions live. The sessions are not recorded.

• What: Q&A with the SBA
• Where: Virtual live event via Microsoft Teams Platform or Phone Call
• When: Occurs the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
• Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Cost: No-cost session

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