tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42985104029073829112012-01-27T01:03:10.052-05:00Empowerment Group BlogYour resource for business in Philadelphia.Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856614731947075257noreply@blogger.comBlogger4451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-71474706506636772972012-01-03T10:22:00.002-05:002012-01-03T10:28:04.616-05:00Give the Gift of Jobs in 2012!"Over 50% of Americans own or work for a small business and it is important to support these business owners and entrepreneurs across the country."-Christopher Chan, Special Advisor for Public Engagement at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)Thank you again to our supporters who have made a lasting impact in the "Give the Gift of Jobs" campaign. As the above quote illustrates, a healthy Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-60434576424052754672011-12-22T11:32:00.010-05:002011-12-22T12:06:00.193-05:00The Reading Viaduct: Walking Through the Philadelphia SkylineThere is an incredible feeling I get when I manage to find my way outside of a city, a sense of tranquility much needed in the hustle and bustle of city life. Sometimes I do not have to venture too far to find these places, for they can often be quiet little crannies found in the middle of all the commotion. This was the case with my recent experience walking through the Reading Viaduct. The Derek Fergusonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07493225363105304728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-35569356837904343912011-12-13T15:58:00.003-05:002011-12-13T16:30:50.528-05:00Dear Friends,Thank you to our supporters for making a lasting impact in the “Give the Gift of Jobs” campaign! As we all know, a healthy local economy requires empowered entrepreneurs and a sustainable small business community. This week's video, "Top 10 Challenges of Starting a Business," features local entrepreneur and jewelry designer Lili Daliessio. We invite you to hear Lili's story as she Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-20423769420424317792011-12-01T16:11:00.006-05:002011-12-05T15:23:33.694-05:00Give the Gift of Jobs!Dear Friends,Thank you to those who have contributed to our Women's Business Center- Scholarship Fund. We are one step closer to a healthier economy, empowered entrepreneurs and a sustainable business community.There's still time to help if you haven't already. You can help fund 20 scholarships for low-income women small business owners to attend our Entrepreneurship Training Course in February Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-75265241556075456632011-11-22T23:04:00.006-05:002011-11-23T00:56:39.347-05:00A Holiday Wish List from EGDear Friends,Happy Holidays from Empowerment Group! We at EG want to share our holiday wish list with you. We all know empowered entrepreneurs and a sustainable business community are critical to developing a healthy, local economy. Unfortunately, many women business owners and low income communities in the area do not have access to these opportunities. You can help today. Empowerment Group's Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-12425641358276794022011-11-17T16:24:00.010-05:002011-11-21T14:05:48.359-05:00Word of Mouth: Generating Interest in your Biz"If we should be blessed by some great reward, such as fame or fortune, it's the fruit of a seed planted by us in the past."-Bodhidharma"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."-Andy WarholBusinesses need fame to thrive. But not just any fame. To develop a sustainable client base and last in the market, businesses need a positive reputation that distinguishes them from the Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-86581058219996449812011-11-10T14:39:00.004-05:002011-11-10T15:03:07.934-05:00Launching Ideas: How to Get Your Business Off The Ground<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-29112925101768605582011-11-07T11:02:00.005-05:002011-11-07T12:19:16.708-05:00The Follow-Through: Sticking With Your Ideas<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptPatriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-76048975753617397202011-10-27T16:41:00.002-04:002011-10-27T17:54:51.567-04:00Ideas Into ActionFinishing my first major grant proposal at EG this week, I kept coming up with ideas on what to do and what not to do for future grant projects. Develop a vision, organize myself better, make sure the printer has ink - all tips that could make the grant writing process more efficient and improve the quality of the proposal. But now I have these ideas...how do I make them a reality?This question Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-45484043968883545272011-10-24T17:16:00.000-04:002011-10-24T17:17:23.906-04:00Women’s Business Center Event: Business Owners as Community Leaders
On November 5th, the Empowerment Group’s Women’s Business Center will present a conversation with local artist, educator, and entrepreneur: Betsy Casanas. Betsy will discuss her work as the founder of the Semilla Arts Initiative, an arts organization that works to create social change and community empowerment through the arts.
While public opinion of big business has taken a turn for the Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-52326332302320341252011-10-17T18:10:00.004-04:002011-10-17T18:25:21.525-04:00Creating Ideas: Lessons from Steve Jobs<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-15818048823990107872011-10-12T12:58:00.001-04:002011-10-12T12:58:13.877-04:00Intro to Entrepreneurship Workshop for UArts Students & Alumni
The Corzo Center for the Creative Economy at the University of the Arts with the Empowerment Group present:
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Six Saturdays, October 15 through November 19
11am to 4pm in Room 831
Terra Hall, the University of the Arts
For UArts students and alumni only!
FREE, registration required, seating limited.
RSVP at corzocenter.ticketleap.com.
An Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-8621274958519350792011-10-11T16:32:00.000-04:002011-10-11T16:32:26.306-04:00Save the Date! Duke and Winston Trunk ShowImagine this: a local business whose mission is to support local business and the creative economy in Philly. What would that look like, you ask? Why, HyLo Boutiques, of course! And this up and coming fashion and design collective is teaming up with Design Philadelphia (a local institution) and Duke and Winston (a local menswear company) to put on a trunk show you won't want to miss!
From Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-7735050257838539432011-09-29T12:00:00.004-04:002011-10-04T16:15:49.633-04:00HOW TO…Take Risks: Notes from Verizon’s “Tu Mandas” EventEvery savvy business owner knows that taking risks is a critical entrepreneurial step. But what about the down economy? In an age of financial uncertainty, how calculated should your calculated risks be? That was a central discussion topic at Tuesday night’s Verizon Wireless Small Business Empowerment event in downtown Philadelphia. CNN Anchor Soledad O’Brien hosted the event, interviewing Tony Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-49291414551604603342011-09-28T15:31:00.000-04:002011-09-29T12:55:56.311-04:00Love a Local Business!At Love a Local Business, you can vote for your favorite local businesses, thereby entering them to win monthly prizes of $25,000-$50,000 in Intuit Small Business Grants.
This month, there's a special City-by-City contest going on, in which the two cities that love their local businesses the most will each receive $50,000 in grants. Each of five random local businesses in each of the winning Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-50011589536499154082011-09-27T14:48:00.000-04:002011-09-28T12:44:25.671-04:00Small Businesses Succeed with Marketing Automation
A year ago, marketing automation was still a relatively quiet niche. There were a handful of vendors controlling the majority of the market share, but there was enough buzz to attract competition from new products, too, each desiring a piece of that market. Today, marketing automation is one of the most rapidly growing segments of the customer relationship management software industry.
Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-27298221323584491632011-09-21T16:57:00.001-04:002011-09-21T16:57:41.523-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Rakia Reynolds of Skai Blue Media
Rakia Reynolds, owner of Skai Blue Media, a lifestyle public relations firm, grew up hearing that the “skai” was the limit to her potential. “My parents were blue collar workers and told me I could reach for the stars and do anything I wanted to do, and I always truly believed them.”
Her upbringing may have been part of the reason she was comfortable navigating the twists and turns of her Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-45439460776473964192011-09-20T12:19:00.000-04:002011-09-20T12:19:26.548-04:00Tú Mandas: Small Business Empowerment Series
Hispanic & Latino business owners in Philadelphia: don't miss out on this special event hosted by Soledad O'Brien of CNN and catered by Iron Chef Jose Garces! Network with each other, take advantage of one-on-one business advice consultations, and engage in Q&A with Tony Jimenez, CEO of Microtech: the fastest growing Hispanic-owned business in the nation!
The event is free, but reserve your Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-22677584591119585162011-09-19T15:43:00.001-04:002011-09-19T15:56:03.014-04:00Event: How to Use Technology to Grow Your Small Business
Are you a small business owner who would like to use social media, FaceBook, Twitter, blogging, email, eCommerce, and SEO to grow your business?
SCORE Philadelphia and e-Business Now invite you to join them, their sponsors, and other local small business owners for a free, day-long event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Tuesday, September 27:
Discover How to Use Technology to Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-70689998570553049422011-09-14T13:43:00.000-04:002011-09-14T13:45:45.658-04:00Small Business Resource Fair
Small Business Resource Fair
Wednesday, September 14, 4:00-7:00pm
Free Library of Philadelphia, Central Branch1901 Vine Street, 19103215-686-5322
Empowerment Group and the Free Library of Philadelphia are once again teaming up to host the Small Business Resource Fair: an annual one-stop shop for entrepreneurs!
Browse the tables of representatives from local and state government agenciesMary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-7456249293533687992011-09-12T17:15:00.008-04:002011-09-13T09:57:22.555-04:00A Self-Made Teen Millionaire and Other Young People Usher in the Next Wave of Entrepreneurship<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-55621006811906272422011-09-09T09:58:00.002-04:002011-09-09T09:58:47.816-04:00Announcing a New Event for Women Entrepreneurs: In Good CompanyIf you came to Success in the City in August, you were probably asked to fill out a brief survey on the types of events you would like to see the Women’s Business Center at EG host. We’re responding to your requests and developing a whole new set of events to support women entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.
We are proud to announce that the first of these new events will be a group Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-23840095916010415572011-09-06T13:24:00.000-04:002011-09-06T13:24:16.685-04:00Urban Sustainability Forum: Attracting Sustainable Business to PhiladelphiaForget Philadelphia's inferiority complex. Philly is a prime destination for sustainable businesses looking to relocate to a vibrant, talent-rich environment. Learn about the City's efforts to attract green businesses and hear the success stories from companies that chose Philly!
The upcoming Urban Sustainability Forum on Attracting Sustainable Business to Philadelphia is at 6pm on Thursday, Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-28184267785367429422011-08-31T16:01:00.004-04:002011-08-31T16:24:13.109-04:00Energizing Entrepreneurship in AutumnDepending on your type of business, the summer months can either boost or drag your sales figures. Maybe your customers left you high and dry when they left town on vacation. Or possibly your business appealed to those in the summer mood. Regardless, looking towards the fall is important whether you want to regain or maintain your sales. Here are tips to keep in mind as summer comes to a close:Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-10750304794122773182011-08-29T11:42:00.006-04:002011-08-29T11:52:18.956-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Raquel Moreno of La Nena CooksAsk Raquel Moreno to explain the purpose of her culinary consulting business, La Nena Cooks, and her excited answer will give you an idea of why she is so successful. “La Nena Cooks is a company whose mission is to help people bring vibrant, colorful, health-promoting food to their lives,” she says. “And how do we do that? We work with restaurants, institutions, and we have a lot of fun with Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-3878694743885287522011-08-24T10:36:00.004-04:002011-08-24T10:55:25.684-04:00Tips for a Green Business
<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-67643416276712360202011-08-23T16:37:00.023-04:002011-08-23T17:35:44.101-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Ahyana King of Phreedum LLCAfter years of working with youth and nonprofits and noticing how many people lacked real opportunities to achieve their dreams, Ahyana King decided to use her passion for design to change things. “One of the toughest challenges within our society is the absence of a freedom mentality—if you’re mentally free, the sky really is the limit. With my business, Phreedum, the core premise is to use the Mary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-90343128082610406632011-08-18T15:21:00.004-04:002011-08-18T15:37:01.808-04:00Success in the City is this Monday, Aug 22, 6-8pm!This Monday, August 22, from 6 to 8pm at the Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, it's the event you've all been waiting for...
Success in the City: A Celebration of Women Entrepreneurs!
You are cordially invited to Empowerment Group's 5th annual celebration of women entrepreneurs: Success in the City! Meet and mingle with other women in business and learn from a panel of successful women Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-52973916404477036842011-08-18T10:07:00.007-04:002011-08-18T10:27:07.464-04:00Ask the Experts: What is Social Entrepreneurship?New Ask the Experts Video!
Aakash Mathur and Jay Parekh of Hydros Bottle answer the question, What is Social Entrepreneurship?
Hear from the local social entrepreneurs who are embracing the link between consumer action and social action to "do well while doing good." Their filtering water bottles allow consumers to reduce waste here in the U.S. while supporting water projects overseas.
ForEmpowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-6803964926054738262011-08-17T11:17:00.005-04:002011-08-17T14:11:41.087-04:00Biz Connections: A Web Guide to Business in Local NeighborhoodsPhilly is renowned for its diverse neighborhoods and idiosyncratic offerings: tourist spots, residential quarters, college hangouts, bodegas, artsy joints, etc. It goes without saying that entrepreneurs have a lot to choose from when scouting locations to set up shop or searching for ways to enhance their business. As a way to organize this information, numerous districts are using sharp and Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-44535261742253011312011-08-16T12:26:00.000-04:002011-08-16T12:26:25.457-04:00Q&A with Success in the City Panel Speaker Valerie Erwin of Geechee Girl Rice Café
Valerie Erwin, owner of Geechee Girl Rice Cafe, will be one of our 3 panelists speaking at Success in the City: A Celebration of Women EntrepreneursAugust 22, 6-8pmPhiladelphia Argentine Tango School2030 Frankford AvenuePhiladelphia, PALearn more and RSVP Here
You graduated from Princeton with a degree in Politics. How did you end up in the food industry? I never really expected to work in the Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-81700663398891643152011-08-15T14:12:00.004-04:002011-08-18T10:36:55.531-04:00Guide to CRM Software for Small BusinessesTraditional CRM systems were relegated to the large enterprise space due to cost, maintenance and overall risk involved. But times have changed. Today’s CRM market is filled with many systems that are appropriate for the small business owner. These systems operate in the cloud, resulting in lower up front cost and reduced risk at the onset. To help you sort through the many available systems, we Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-88984576237754011492011-08-11T11:05:00.024-04:002011-08-11T12:39:11.554-04:00Minority Contractor Training ProgramThe City of Philadelphia is offering a free, 12-session training course in construction, finance, bonding, and law for minority contracting businesses operating within city limits.
Participating entities can hope to acquire market information, build productive business relationships, and increase capacity. Two individuals per company are invited to take advantage of the six-month course (the cityMary Richterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01971452681674379451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-4457571908722188632011-08-10T13:01:00.001-04:002011-10-10T14:28:30.726-04:00Eric Berley: Co-Owner of The Franklin Fountain
Going to the Franklin Fountain is an experience unlike any other you could have in Philadelphia. This old-fashioned ice cream parlor is a hot spot for both tourists and locals dying to get a scoop of delicious, old-fashioned ice cream. We recently met with Eric Berley (co-owner of the Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionery), and he shared his story of starting a business in Philadelphia andChloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-89662750234264080782011-08-09T12:11:00.013-04:002011-08-09T13:32:01.468-04:00Back to the Future: Developing Your Long-Term Business GoalsIt's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae of running a business. Handling clients, crunching numbers, paying bills - necessary tasks that become rote and tedious when they take priority over your work day. This, unfortunately, can come at the expense of one your most vital assets: creativity. Yes, creativity. Think about the goals you came up with initially when you first decided to Patriciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166409138449096903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-56161035496624401212011-08-08T11:22:00.002-04:002011-10-10T14:29:37.048-04:00MEREDITH SABIR: Professional Makeup Artist & EntrepreneurMeredith Sabir is a local professional makeup artist with 13 years of experience in the beauty industry. She does makeup for all occasions (weddings, events, beauty, and fashion) and has worked with some of the most celebrated figures in the entertainment industry. Meredith’s celebrity clients include Kindred the Family Soul, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, and Will Downing. Empowerment GroupChloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-46626745613480163812011-08-04T15:37:00.005-04:002011-08-04T15:54:51.776-04:00New Entrepreneur Profile: Elissa Meyers and Mira Adornetto of Blue Red YellowElissa Meyers and Mira Adornetto, of BLUEREDYELLOW, take the concept of “earth tones” to the next level. Elissa says, “Our goal with the business is to create a piece of clothing from the ground up, watching the process completely, and that includes the colors of the clothing.” Their website explains the purpose of the company. “BLUEREDYELLOW is a design and natural dye house to satisfy your needEmpowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-7265765133855658072011-08-03T14:51:00.003-04:002011-08-03T15:04:09.661-04:00The Power of Personal Branding@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; } Personal brand and entrepreneurship are becoming more entwined, even in today’s business culture that places a heavy Unknownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00121612078722147669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-54871537013145033932011-08-02T16:57:00.005-04:002011-08-02T17:05:27.080-04:00Success in the City! Working Women: Showcasing Female Entrepreneurs at Success in the CityAs many of you know, Empowerment Group hosts a number of events each year specifically for women entrepreneurs to meet, network, and discuss the state of their business in Philadelphia. One of our premier events each year is Success in the City, where we invite leaders in the community to speak Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-46438384411960189842011-07-28T16:38:00.002-04:002011-07-28T16:45:53.699-04:00Ask the Experts: What Makes an Effective Business Website?For the next installment of our Ask the Experts video series, we spoke with Jodie E. Saueraker of Yikes, Inc, to discuss the question, What Makes an Effective Business Website?She addresses what to include on your website, what to avoid, and how to improve your Search Engine Optimization (SEO).To submit your own question for Ask the Experts, post it to our Facebook page or Blog, or tweet it to @Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-91365377845041065402011-07-26T10:08:00.000-04:002011-07-26T10:08:58.975-04:00The Creative Economy is Spreading and Changing Things... The following is a blog entry from insteading.com by Beth Buczynski of the Important Media Network, an online community of bloggers, writers, editors, techies and entrepreneurs. It was also posted at http://www.matternetwork.com/2011/7/creative-economy-essential-growth-philly.cfm by Matter Network, a blog of "news and ideas for a sustainable world." The Corporate Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-79926242471324685592011-07-21T11:12:00.004-04:002011-07-21T11:16:28.963-04:00Ask the Experts: What is the Creative Economy and Why does it matter in Philadelphia?Ask the Experts: Neil Kleinman answers, What is the Creative Economy and Why does it matter to Philadelphia?To join the conversation on the Creative Economy and its role in Philadelphia, you must understand what it is and why it matters. In this video, Neil Kleinman, Senior Fellow of the Corzo Center for the Creative Economy at UArts, explains it in depth.Every entrepreneur must grasp the Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-321117832790005112011-07-18T12:00:00.000-04:002011-07-18T12:00:26.532-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Jessica McKay of Rock to the Future<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Dan Feeney, who co-owns the Philadelphia Sport and Social Club with Tim Horan, knows that putting customers first is key to the success of their sports
leagues and social events, but he has also experienced the work Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-27017950125667215392011-07-12T15:04:00.000-04:002011-07-12T15:04:05.286-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Lili Daliessio of Lili Daliessio Designs, LLC<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Three Tips for Reinventing a Product - Entrepreneur.com
How to Become An Idea Machine - Young Entrepreneur
“Mobile”-ize Youe Business with Google Sites - Google Small Business Blog
The SEO Cupcake - Duct Tape Marketing
5 Services for Building a Website on a Budget - Mashable
10 Ways to Motivate Your Employees on the Cheap - All Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-54689085598642864832011-07-11T11:22:00.000-04:002011-07-11T11:22:03.789-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Ben Will and Sarah Eberle of Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art Gallery<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-46784848918250501882011-07-11T10:00:00.000-04:002011-07-11T10:00:43.616-04:00Quick Fix! Clinic Hours for EntrepreneursThe Corzo Center at the University of the Arts, a partner of EG and a great resource for entrepreneurs is expanding a program that they have making experts in different business areas available for private consulting sessions every month. And the best part is the sessions are free and open to anyone who needs them! Legal, Marketing, and Social Media office hours are currently available. See the Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-31991745662505154932011-06-29T11:26:00.004-04:002011-10-10T14:31:24.099-04:00Inaugural EG Dodgeball Tournament!POSTPONED Stay tuned for more details on the new date and time.
Inaugural Empowerment Group Dodgeball TournamentSaturday, July 30th, 201110 AM - 3 PMPalumbo Recreation Center725 South 10th St.
Empowerment Group and the Philadelphia Sport and Social Club have teamed up to bring you the Inaugural Empowerment Group Dodgeball Tournament!
Register your team of 7-10 players (2 girls minimum) Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-33638195675449238612011-06-28T12:12:00.000-04:002011-06-28T12:12:51.519-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Ali Brody of Healthy Glow Integrative Health Coaching
Ali Brody created Healthy Glow to explore the interconnected aspects of wellness. “Healthy Glow is nutrition, coaching, and counseling in one. We look at food, career, relationships, activity, and spirit and work towards goals in those areas. There isn’t one diet that is perfect for everyone, so the goal is to figure out which foods are best for that client. I want this process to be fun, so allCarolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-51020051470327348782011-06-16T15:14:00.001-04:002011-06-16T15:17:33.200-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: (June WEC Hostess) Jenny Corbin of Barefoot Doctor Community Acupuncture ClinicMost people would agree that in modern day America, acupuncture is an unconventional choice for healing one’s illnesses. But few would even know about an unconventional form of that unconventional method! Barefoot Doctor Community Acupuncture Clinic, run by acupuncturist Jenny Corbin, differs from other acupuncture clinics in that it serves groups of clients, rather than one at a time, and Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-6165106074424922902011-06-15T14:13:00.000-04:002011-06-15T14:13:23.056-04:00Fourth Annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Next Week!EG is happy to be working in partnership with the Media Bureau to bring the fourth annual Philadelphia Independent Film Festival to our fair city from June 22nd to 26th. The fest will feature 100 film screenings at places like the Franklin Institute, Raven Comedy Lounge, and many more! Please visit their website, PhiladelphiaIndependentFilmFestival.com for fest extra's including times and datesAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-91145768310006886192011-06-14T15:02:00.000-04:002011-06-14T15:02:26.640-04:00Legal Help for EG Entrepreneurs!We at EG are please to announce a new partnership with DAB Paralegal Services, a local company dedicated to providing quality legal services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Delaware Valley.
And the best news is, if you are referred to DAB through Empowerment Group you'll now receive 50% off of services! If you need assistance with incorporation or other legal paperwork, we Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-80896513830736402642011-06-08T10:59:00.000-04:002011-06-08T10:59:05.077-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Q&A with Kitty Heite of Neighborhood Bike WorksQ&A with Kitty Heite from Neighborhood Bike WorksWhat is Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW)?
We are a non-profit that works primarily with youth. Our mission is to increase opportunities for urban youth in underserved neighborhoods in greater Philadelphia by offering educational, recreational, and career-building opportunities through bicycling. We also promote cycling as a healthy, affordable, Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-55871871633404746062011-06-02T15:08:00.000-04:002011-06-02T15:08:42.513-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Paul Palcko of FunKidsPortraits.com<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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"Philly has always been known for its food. The thick, dripping cheesesteaks that go down best with a Phillies game, the salty, over-sized pretzels that turn a “snack” into a full-blown meal, and of course, the Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-28925389737180133132011-05-26T13:32:00.001-04:002011-10-10T14:31:50.131-04:00Entrepreneurship Week Closing Celebration Recap
Entrepreneurship Week was brought to a close with a celebration and business competition held at the Media Bureau in Northern Liberties on April 21st. A crowd of about 40 people gathered to eat, drink, network, and listen to seven individuals present their business in hopes of walking away with the grand prize. The dinner was catered by Miss Rachel’s Pantry and drinks by the Philadelphia Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-84823452999674762011-05-26T11:27:00.000-04:002011-05-26T11:27:21.142-04:00Networking Events This JuneCONNECT. LEARN. DO.
Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs-- looking for upcoming networking opportunities in Philadelphia? Be sure to attend these wonderful events being held in June. Connect with others who are facing the same challenges of business start-up, and get advice from successful, well-established entrepreneurs. Empowerment Group is also hosting two events in June!
Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-75273442419866499652011-05-26T11:08:00.002-04:002011-05-26T11:15:49.573-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Q&A with Andrew Erace of Green Aisle GroceryWhat is Green Aisle Grocery?“Green Aisle Grocery is a boutique gourmet grocery store along vibrant East Passyunk Avenue. We specialize in local items from the region as well as artisanal products difficult to find in Philadelphia.”What sets it apart from other grocery stores?“A few things. Our product line is very unique. Because the store is small, it allows us to be picky with the items that weEmpowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-80889926128721040552011-05-25T14:22:00.000-04:002011-05-25T14:22:51.115-04:00Invest Philly starts Monday!
Invest in Your City. Show the Love.
Calling all business owners! Invest Philly is a business funding campaign that will allow business owners to rally members of their business community—employees, customers, partners, supporters, and friends—to spread the word and fundraise for a particular item or project that they believe is critical for their business to thrive. EG will accept Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-82809763252457739192011-05-18T12:36:00.000-04:002011-05-18T12:36:39.025-04:00An Outside Perspective on Entrepreneurship Week"As a college student and fledgling entrepreneur breaking into freelance writing and film-making, I made sure to attend Entrepreneurship Week last month, hoping to soak up any helpful advice for how to approach my startup enterprises the right way. I thoroughly enjoyed the week’s events and received guidance on how to handle the beginning stages of business and improve and grow an already Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-67575321628462647102011-05-12T10:41:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:42:02.077-04:00EG Stake Winner Holds Benefit ConcertRock to the Future, the winner of Entrepreneurship Week's EG Stake Competition, will perform a benefit concert this Saturday, at 6pm.
Rock to the Future is a free after school music education and youth development program open to Philadelphia students ages 9-14. The program focuses on the incorporation of music education with academics to create success in school and in life by improving Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-73001626713070942762011-05-10T11:44:00.000-04:002011-05-10T11:44:20.195-04:00The Hard Truth of Start-Up FinancingAnyone who has started a business since 2007 can tell you that the odds of receiving a traditional bank loan are stacked well against small business owners trying to finance their start-ups. But before you give up on that dream, rethink the way you’ve structured it. Scott Gerber of inc.com offers this advice for start-ups seeking capital.
“Proof of concept isn’t optional. No one is going Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-61482854965600589662011-05-05T12:30:00.000-04:002011-05-05T12:30:43.282-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Megan Brewster and Erin Waxman of Art Star GalleryLast week, one of our Entrepreneurship Week 2011 sponsors, Art Star Gallery & Boutique, was also the venue for our event with Michael Edmondson: How to Present your Business in 30 Seconds. Their beautiful space was perfect for accommodating the many people who came to the event, and it was hard not to get distracted by the array of paintings, prints, and handmade artwork that surrounded us.
Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-90704287740676410972011-05-04T15:14:00.000-04:002011-05-04T15:14:32.029-04:00Video Recap: Michael Edmondson tells Entrepreneurs to Take Action!Dr. Michael Edmondson, Founder of MEAPA LLC, talks about taking action and starting your business. This workshop, held at Art Star Gallery, was entitled "How to Present Your Business in 30 Seconds" and was part of Entrepreneurship Week 2011, a campaign of Empowerment Group.
To view the rest of our Entrepreneurship Week videos, visit EG's Youtube Channel.
... (more info)Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-40371342582697058982011-04-28T14:37:00.000-04:002011-04-28T14:37:21.644-04:00In Case You Missed ItCheck out this video clip from last week's event: Building an Effective Business Website, featuring Kim Paschen from Yikes, Inc.
See the rest of the video clips from Entrepreneurship Week 2011 by clicking here!Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-14075389139177106932011-04-27T10:42:00.000-04:002011-04-27T10:42:22.138-04:00Video RecapEntrepreneurship Week's opening event, Business Bingo & Networking Lunch, went off without a hitch! Pumpkin Restaurant hosted the fun and provided a great meal, and several lucky Bingo players won a variety of Empowerment Group prizes! Take a glimpse with the video below:
Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-12247864700198725262011-04-26T14:04:00.002-04:002011-04-26T14:12:40.421-04:00Angel Rodriguez on the Purpose of EWeekLast Tuesday, at the Alternative Sources of Business Financing Workshop, Angel Rodriguez opened with an explanation of the goals of Entrepreneurship Week."We try to make sure that Philadelphians at large understand the role that entrepreneurs play in the city is directly related to their quality of life...The second [goal] is to provide free services to aspiring entrepreneurs, and this is one of Empowerment Grouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10738155034183901099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-68769804171959641152011-04-14T11:50:00.000-04:002011-04-14T11:50:06.865-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Dahlia Osman of Mazag CafeWhat happens when an entrepreneur says her favorite part of her business is interacting with customers? A great coffee shop is born. Dahlia Osman, owner of Mazag Café, says that she always dreamed of running a coffee shop, because she wanted to be in a business where she was always surrounded by people. “I love interacting with people, so I always wanted to own a shop. I was working in the Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-42101012235762700142011-04-13T12:53:00.000-04:002011-04-13T12:53:21.679-04:00Entrepreneurship Week Offers Fresh Ways to Support Local BusinessEntrepreneurship Week isn’t just for entrepreneurs. Anyone looking for new, creative ways to support their communities, shop locally, and build their networks can benefit from the four days of free events. Connecting with innovators who are making this city a vibrant, unique place, finding new local businesses to support, and learning the impact of entrepreneurs on Philadelphia are all part of Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-19201692372241926442011-04-12T11:50:00.000-04:002011-04-12T11:50:56.236-04:00Mayor Nutter Declares April 18-21 as Entrepreneurship Week<!--[if !mso]>
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Come out and support local entrepreneurs at this community dinner and business micro-grant competition. At the dinner, several participating entrepreneurs will give a brief presentation of their business and the specific need they have for funding. Dinner is $10-$20, sliding scale donation, and guests will have the opportunity to vote for the project they feel is most worthy of receiving Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-23463595288011946002011-04-07T10:07:00.000-04:002011-04-07T10:07:05.975-04:00Eighth Free Enterpreneurship Week: How to Present Your Business in 30 Seconds
Meet us in Northern Liberties at Art Star Gallery for Michael Edmonson to discuss the art of the elevator speech. Network and mingle with your business peers as you work with them to develop a 30 second business presentation. Edmondson is the Director of Marketing & Recruiting for The Philadelphia Center and teaches "21st Century Entrepreneurship" and "Marketing Principles" at Drexel University.Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-25366269359214954952011-04-06T11:05:00.001-04:002011-04-06T11:06:43.325-04:00Seventh Free Entrepreneurship Event: Choose Your Own Session
No business problems are one-size-fits-all, so we've created an opportunity for you to pick an event tailored to your specific needs! With four diverse topics being covered, everyone can benefit from one of these discussions with the experts!
Choose from these sessions being held at The University of the Arts!
Legal: Which Entity is Right for your Business?Speaker: Markita, Drinker-Biddel Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-51886126931040850022011-04-05T10:55:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:55:10.181-04:00Sixth Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: One-on-One Consulting
*The Small Business Resource Fair has been canceled.*
Calling all entrepreneurs! Empowerment Group and the Free Library of Philadelphia will once again team up to host one-on-one business consulting for entrepreneurs in every stage of business start-up. Stop by with all your business questions and get valuable one-on-one guidance from the experts who have been through it all!
To RSVP, please Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-42603831204626375982011-04-04T12:46:00.001-04:002011-04-04T12:46:42.649-04:00Fifth Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: City Compliance, Navigating Business Startup
Are you stuck in red tape? Are you concerned with the legal issues behind running a business in Philadelphia? Here’s a chance to sit down with city officials for a candid talk about the licenses and permits you need to operate your business legally. Join representatives from the City of Philadelphia as they walk you through the process of starting a business in Philadelphia--from licensing and Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-56776509151981921732011-03-31T16:18:00.001-04:002011-10-10T14:32:27.479-04:00Entrepreneur Profile: Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's PantryMiss Rachel’s Pantry is the official catering sponsor for our the Closing Celebration of Entrepreneurship Week 2011! This amazing vegan meal delivery and catering company was founded by chef/writer/vegan Rachel Klein after seeing a need for more vegan/vegetarian dining options in the Philadelphia. Rachel worked in restaurants like The Pink Rose Pastry Shop, Horizons, and Azure before she Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-25063767999490882712011-03-31T11:24:00.000-04:002011-03-31T11:24:09.165-04:00Fourth Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Social Media Strategy - Enabling the EcosystemFourth Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Social Media Strategy - Enabling the Ecosystem Tuesday, April 19th 6pm-8pmUniversity of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street, 8th Floor, Terra Hall This workshop will present strategies and tactics for entrepreneurs who wish to take advantage of social media as a marketing tool. It will consider the role of marketing in a digital networked world, support new Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-2170799445653025882011-03-30T10:56:00.000-04:002011-03-30T10:56:23.989-04:00Third Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Building an Effective Business WebsiteThird Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Building an Effective Business WebsiteTuesday, April 19th, 12:00pm-1:30pmThe Media Bureau, 725 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA
An online presence is a must these days for businesses. Kim Paschen, Marketing Specialist for YIKES, Inc. will present tips and tricks for building an effective business website. Learn from her experience developing custom web Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-21402054935573149622011-03-29T12:23:00.002-04:002011-03-29T12:24:35.544-04:00Second Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Alternative Sources of Business FinancingSecond Free Entrepreneurship Week Event: Alternative Sources of Business Financing
Monday, April 18th, 6-8pm, at the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation
Need help financing your business? Think outside of the traditional business loans box! Join us at the PWDC and hear from expert panelists from several local business nonprofits and agencies as they discuss options like SBA loans, peerCarolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-25697813792533469232011-03-24T12:59:00.001-04:002011-03-24T13:01:36.158-04:00Entrepreneurship Week Newsletter Out Today!
Read the Entrepreneurship Week Newsletter for the latest information on everything EWeek!
Learn about our Featured Entrepreneurs
Meet our Sponsors
Invest Local
EG Stake
EWeek 2011 Event Details
For more information, check out www.entrepreneurshipweek.com
Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-38362603563956423642011-03-23T12:33:00.000-04:002011-03-23T12:33:24.077-04:00First EWeek Event: EWeek 2011 Launch--Business Bingo and Networking LunchEntrepreneurship Week 2011 Launch - Business Bingo & Networking Lunch Monday April 18, 2011 12-1:30pmPumpkin Restaurant1713 South StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19146
Come out for the launch of Entrepreneurship Week at Pumpkin Restaurant and enjoy an afternoon of networking, great food, and business bingo. Test your business knowledge and meet other small business owners during this fun launch to Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-81814837040371905632011-03-21T16:48:00.005-04:002011-10-10T14:32:59.160-04:00The History of Entrepreneurship WeekWhat began as a concept in a board room has turned into a reality throughout Philadelphia. Starting with a few hundred attendees in its first year, Entrepreneurship Week has grown considerably attracting more than 3,000 and hundreds of small businesses to date. With this campaign we provide a springboard for innovation, positive change, and entrepreneurship in our communities. Empowerment Group Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-50397022597229204002011-03-09T14:38:00.001-05:002011-03-15T13:15:07.679-04:00Updated Schedule for Entrepreneurship Week - April 18-21, 2011Below are the details for the 8 events scheduled for next month's Entrepreneurship Week. Get excited, spread the word, and find out more on our EWeek website, where you can meet our Featured Entrepreneurs, apply to EG Stake, and learn about this year's Sponsors! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter @EGEWeek and @EGEntrepreneurs and check out our Facebook page for the latest information!Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-85047199512157353922011-03-08T10:33:00.000-05:002011-03-08T10:33:59.677-05:00Entrepreneur Profile: Anna Bario and Page Neal of Bario-NealAnna and Page may have gone to the same college and shared a love for jewelry-making, but it was their common passion for sustainability and social responsibility that began their Bario-Neal Jewelry business partnership. Says Anna, “Page and I had a lot of common friends, but it wasn’t until a few years after graduation that we realized we were both making jewelry and interested in a lot of the Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-67762805494399919152011-03-03T16:38:00.000-05:002011-03-03T16:38:37.184-05:00Entrepreneur Q&A: Maria del Carmen Lozano and Benigno Seynos of Mexibike<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]>
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Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-9816354037030747412011-03-02T11:07:00.000-05:002011-03-02T11:07:09.294-05:00For Your Considersation: An Article by Professor Jeff Cornwall Jeff Cornwall is inaugural Jack C. Massey Chair in Entrepreneurship at Belmont University. He writes a very insightful blog on entrepreneurship called the entrepreneurial mind.He recently posted this interesting article on how women entrepreneurs define success in their businesses, but the insight is relevant to all small business owners. Enjoy! How Female Entrepreneurs Define SuccessAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-34791740503516722942011-02-28T12:02:00.000-05:002011-02-28T12:02:13.170-05:00Stormwater Management and Your BusinessAs of January, 2011 the City of Philadelphia is making several changes to storm water management, including billing that affects small businesses. Find out how these changes affect you and use the resources listed to help you manage your storm water runoff, green your business, and reduce your bills at the same time!
The biggest change to stormwater management affecting small business is aAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-3283484259872014332011-02-23T14:59:00.000-05:002011-02-23T14:59:49.663-05:00Entrepreneur Profile: Sarah Van Aken of SA VASarah Van Aken may work in an industry that creates appearances, but SA VA, her socially sustainable clothing brand, operates with an attitude of doing things right out in the open. One of four apparel brands that Sarah has developed since founding her company in 2005, SA VA is committed to considering the entire lifecycle of a garment: how and by whom it is made, what it is made with, how it is Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-77669531686031734622011-02-22T11:52:00.001-05:002011-10-10T14:33:50.048-04:00Quick Tips for Facebook Business PagesDo you have a Facebook page and don’t quite know what to do with it? Are you not getting the hits or traffic you would like. Most people know that Facebook is a great tool for businesses, but few truly know how to use it. Most people try it out for a few weeks, but give up after not seeing any significant effects. However, if you invest a little bit of time and follow these tips, you will Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-61745107345093573552011-02-17T14:33:00.001-05:002011-02-17T14:35:39.107-05:00Free EG Resources for Buying Local in PhiladelphiaHow well have you explored Empowerment Group's website?
Click here to access EG's Buy Local page, and see a map of small businesses in Philadelphia and a series of articles that will help you support entrepreneurs in your area! Included on the page is everything from farming, crafting, and art blogs, to various City Guides, to Neighborhood Directories!
Enjoy!
Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-70587616402500221222011-02-16T15:04:00.000-05:002011-02-16T15:04:24.643-05:00Entrepreneurship Week Development! Events CalendarGet psyched for EWeek 2011! We'll keep you posted as plans get finalized, and use the link below to access the newly updated Events Calendar.
Events Calendar
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Now accepting applications for this great fundraising opportunity, go to the website to learn how your business can apply! And spread the word to entrepreneurs! Tell them to learn more and increase their chances of being accepted by visiting our website, and by adding our Facebook page and following us on Twitter @EGEntrepreneurs and @EGEWeek!
Invest Local. Show the Love. Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-6405582760786937602011-02-09T16:38:00.000-05:002011-02-09T16:38:34.242-05:00InvestLocal Begins Tomorrow!
Invest Local. Show the Love. Calling all business owners! InvestLocal Philadelphia is a business funding campaign that will allow business owners to rally members of their business community—employees, customers, partners, supporters, and friends—to spread the word and fundraise for a particular item or project that they believe is critical for their business to thrive. EG will accept Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-47859274522910294992011-02-08T14:58:00.000-05:002011-02-08T14:58:42.635-05:00CURATOR WORKSHOPS at POP UP STUDIO feature FOUND-PAPERS, VINTAGE SILKS...Feb 5-20.The Green on Greene building houses and promotes sustainable business. It has been home to several successful, new sustainable enterprises, including the Environmental Homestore, the Moving Arts studio (MaMa), and Philly Electric Wheels.
This winter, owner Pam Rogow has organized a series of Pop Up shops and studios in the building’s anchor space. In December, a combination of three emerging Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-2521675170204210642011-02-03T15:56:00.000-05:002011-02-03T15:56:09.556-05:00Big News! Introducing: Invest Local PhiladelphiaEmpowerment Group is creating a business funding campaign that will allow business owners to rally members of their business community—employees, customers, partners, supporters, and friends—to spread the word and fundraise for a particular item or project that they believe is crucial for their business. Empowerment Group will accept applications in the next few weeks for deserving businessesCarolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-55248735629745416252011-02-01T11:40:00.002-05:002011-02-01T11:40:38.462-05:00EG EventsThis past weekend the other VISTAs and I spent our time at two great events. One was a seminar at the Clay studio on Taxes for Artists, and the other was our January Women Entrepreneurs Circle held at the University of the Arts and hosted by multimedia artist extraordinaire Candy Depew. Participants at both seemed to get a lot out of the presentations, and those at the WEC even got to make Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04261500008305149035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-59015936933267468212011-01-27T12:32:00.001-05:002011-02-03T16:02:34.723-05:00Entrepreneur Profile: Candy Depew of CandyCoatedSelf-fulfilling prophecy: a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true. If there were ever a person who is good evidence for the truth in this theory, it is Candy Depew, multimedia artist and creator of CandyCoated. “I’ve been tortured by my name my whole life,” jokes Candy. “People’s eyes would light up when they heard the word ‘candy,’ and then they wouldn’t believe it Carolyn Wheatleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935967264063074490noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298510402907382911.post-31105110736172717022011-01-26T13:01:00.000-05:002011-01-26T13:01:37.900-05:00Video Series On The Way!Have you wanted to participate in Empowerment Group’s Entrepreneurship Program, but didn’t have the time in your schedule? Well, there’s good news because Empowerment Group is currently in the process of developing our program curriculum into a series of videos which will be available online! We have teamed up with the Media Bureau, Inc. to help us develop this series and reach even more Chloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605743344377534821noreply@blogger.com0