Opportunities

It is incredibly valuable to share stories from the WBENC network about the immense economic and community impact that women's business enterprises bring. If you would like to share your story and economic impacts, please submit the form below.

We want to reintroduce one of our most important partners, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) and share a new WBENC Certification benefit: a discounted annual Membership rate with WIPP for WBENC-Certified WBEs.

The Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities is reaching out to remind you to check out the listing of upcoming DGS solicitations for goods & services, and construction projects

Construction contractors interested in performing construction contracts with the department must first complete the Vendor Registration process.

PGW’s EnergySense Small Business Energy Check program provides free energy assessments and installation of energy efficiency measures for commercial buildings under 50,000 square feet. Customers can also receive rebates and grants for purchasing high efficiency natural gas equipment.

Whether you're starting out or ready to grow, the Catalyst Fund can help bridge gaps and open new doors for innovation and sustainability.
Eligible businesses may receive grants of up to $50,000.


The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) requires a qualified contractor to perform annual physical inspections of its low-income public housing portfolio.

Register and complete any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Apply once in 2026 and you'll remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year.

Chase for Business is offering its Coaching for Impact educational series designed to help entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses. These free guided sessions focus on addressing immediate and long-term financial needs and building resiliency.

In this webinar, you’ll learn practical frameworks for recognizing mistake risk, responding more effectively in the moment and building processes that help you catch, contain and learn from problems.

Information session: Find out how Boost Your Business fund can help your business obtain new contracts, increase revenue, and create jobs for Philadelphians.

This webinar covers common SCA issues for small business employers, such as understanding wage determinations, fringe benefits, hours worked and paid sick leave requirements.

Guests will enjoy a relaxed, open‑air waterfront setting designed for connection and discovery. Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity—on a space‑available basis—to board Sea Philly's classic wood vessels and experience the city's skyline from the water. Boat access is offered as part of the ambiance of the evening and is not guaranteed.

The program is open to all eligible small businesses in Lehigh County, regardless of Chamber membership, with priority given to long-standing establishments that have made lasting contributions to their communities.

We're ready to start another year of the High Five Grant, and we're excited to be giving eight unrestricted grants from $1,000 - $10,000 to promising mom business owners this fall.

This webinar covers common DBRA issues for small business employers, including understanding wage determinations, certified payrolls, fringe benefits, and hours worked.

Join us for a moderated discussion about current developments, rationale behind site selection, challenges to construction, and the anticipated impact of various projects on the city's overall economic growth.

The kickoff breakfast will take place at the prestigious National Constitution Center and will feature inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, and the presentation of awards honoring outstanding business leaders and organizations.

Philly VIP has a number of free events and opportunities for small business owners in Philadelphia this March and April, Click the link below to find out more.

The grant will provide early-stage funding to entrepreneurs with limited financing options. Investment grants of $10,000 will be made to each business approved, along with advisory services from The Enterprise Center. Diverse Business Banking Advocates receive special training to enable them to support the growth and success of diverse business owners.

The NJ Cool program is a $15 million pilot program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to provide financial assistance to commercial building owners and tenants undertaking retrofit construction projects that reduce operating greenhouse gas emissions from existing commercial buildings in Newark, Edison, and Atlantic City. The NJEDA will provide grant awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million to reimburse applicants for eligible hard construction costs from projects that upgrade building heating and cooling systems to less polluting alternatives, as well as implement other energy efficiency measures or on-site renewables.

Rebuild projects need architects, landscape architects, general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and partners to carry out community engagement and more. This is a great opportunity for small businesses in the construction, architecture, landscape and urban planning industries.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania welcomes all small business entities that meet Department of General Services (DGS) criteria to consider this upcoming new opportunity in construction management. Participation is not restricted to businesses incorporated or residing in Pennsylvania. Specifically, DGS Capital Programs has issued a Small Business Reserve Invitation to Qualify solicitation to pre-qualify for the future procurement of “Construction Management Services”.