philadelphia-business
‘Sixers honor Philly coffee shop for its ‘Buy Black’ program
"It’s definitely going to draw attention to me as a Black woman business owner and the cafe,” owner Lizette Apy said.
Activists welcome law to increase say on Philadelphia zoning
Mayor Jim Kenny opposes the legislation. Advocates acknowledge the devil is in the details.
Former Pa. Sen. Rob Wonderling to step down as head of Philly chamber
Wonderling will officially depart from the chamber on June 30, 2022, the organization said.
In Philadelphia, storefront art exhibition uplifts Black- and brown-owned businesses
'I love this project so much because it really demonstrates what Philly does best — that’s turning loss into inspiration and empty space into opportunity,' a local leader said.
Philly’s new pandemic mandates have left some businesses frustrated
The mandates put the “burden on businesses” to verify the COVID-19 vaccination status of customers and employees, one community leader says.
Philly Navy Yard redevelopment: Black-owned firm, partner pledge $1B toward diversity, equity, inclusion
The developers expect to break ground on the project’s first building in the fourth quarter of this year. Mayor Jim Kenney said the project will help spur equitable growth in the city.
‘We also have a larger social mission’: Black-owned brewery in Philly debuts its first beers
The owners of Two Locals Brewing Company say they want to increase Black representation in the craft brewing industry.
Philly falls behind NYC on LGBTQ business policies | Analysis
Philadelphia doesn't have a citywide policy recognizing LGBTQ+-owned businesses as minority-owned, qualifying business owners for access to important contracts.
In Philly, organizations partner to assist minority-owned businesses in applying for federal funding
Five local organizations are encouraging minority-owned businesses to be prepared to apply for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program funding.
Is mandatory inclusionary zoning next on Philly City Council’s agenda?
“The future of housing in our city does not just rest in the desires of developers, but it should be balanced with the actual needs of our city,” Council member Helen Gym said.
Kenney offers new tax relief for businesses; head of Black Chamber says it’s ‘overdue’
The Kenney administration will provide tax relief for businesses and restaurants who have seen their revenues plummet under the novel coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Visit Philly spearheads effort to support growth of Black and Brown businesses
The tourism marketing agency organization is using advertising, web and social media and public relations bring awareness to these small Philadelphia businesses, which are disproportionately at risk for closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.