Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, Small Business/EntrepreneurshipNovember 30, 2020 American Express commits $2.5 million to “100 for 100” program to invest in future of Black women entrepreneurs in the U.S. By Marshall A. Latimore | The Atlanta Voice. American Express revealed the 100 Black women entrepreneurs selected for its “100 for 100”…Read More
Events, Funding, Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, ResourcesNovember 23, 2020 Upcoming Event: Philly Forward Forum – Celebrating Our Spirit, Investing in our Potential, Transforming Our Future! Virtual Event: Register Here | December 17, 2020 | 10:00am - 6:00pm EST The Philly Forward Forum will…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, Resources, Small Business/EntrepreneurshipNovember 22, 2020 Latest Grants, Programs, and Resources for Philadelphia Small Businesses – City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce By Kevin Lessard (Originally posted on Phila.Gov) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life for Philadelphians, this year has been…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, ResourcesNovember 18, 2020 The Case for Intentional Investment in Philadelphia: Part I – by the 17 Asset Management Research Unit By the 17 Asset Management Research Unit. Originally Published September 2020 The report is the first in a series issued by…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, ResourcesNovember 16, 2020 What Does It Take To Diversify Philadelphia’s Tech Community? This Nonprofit Thinks It Has The Answer Written by Hadriana Lowenkron (Originally posted on TPInsights.com) One Philadelphia tech nonprofit’s latest initiative has big plans to fight such inequity,…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD NewsNovember 5, 2020 There’s a Big Effort To Help Black Businesses In Philadelphia and The Nation Recover From The Pandemic. Will It Be Enough? Written by Hadriana Lowenkron (Originally Posted on TPInsights.com) As talks of a second stimulus check and other federal economic relief efforts…Read More
Career Readiness, Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, ResourcesNovember 3, 2020 Coded by Kids raises $1M to launch OnE Philadelphia for a long-term, inclusive tech pipeline – Funded by Bank of America and more Originally posted on Technical.ly Philly on Oct 21, 2020. The program, funded by Bank of America, Comcast NBCUniversal and the Lenfest Foundation,…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, Resources, Small Business/EntrepreneurshipNovember 3, 2020 New research from McKinsey on Black entrepreneurship – Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses Originally posted on McKinsey & Company on October 20, 2020. The right business ecosystems can mitigate or negate the effects of structural…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD NewsOctober 30, 2020 As Philadelphia Navigates The Pandemic, Local Leaders Aim To Address Disparities In Tech and Business That Have Always Existed In Philadelphia, where Black people make up 43 percent of the population, recent studies have found that Black residents are still left…Read More
Funding, Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD News, Resources, Small Business/EntrepreneurshipOctober 27, 2020 New Opportunity for Philly Entrepreneurs: Pitch Your ‘Wellness’ Idea for a Chance at $50,000 – Powered by the Economy League The Shark Tank style pitch competition is looking to innovation to address millennial physical and mental health. PHILADELPHIA (OCT 19, 2020) –…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD NewsOctober 27, 2020 Looking For Work? The City of Philadelphia is hiring this Election Season for Ballot Counters, Data Entry Specialists & more Stay informed and Employed this Election season. BALLOT COUNTERS NEEDED: Candidates please email your resumes to Nakea Hurdle,…Read More
Lively-HOOD, LivelyHOOD NewsOctober 18, 2020 Black-owned, women-led media companies partner to spotlight Philadelphia’s emerging Black innovation economy Also posted on: TPInsights.com WURD Radio and The Plug’s collaboration will provide greater visibility to the city’s Black and Brown founders in…Read More