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Jun 4, 2020
A Message from SBN’s Executive Director
Frederick Douglass said, “The thing worse than rebellion is…
Jun 4, 2020
SBN’s ED, ANNA SHIPP, WRITES GUEST COLUMN FOR THE PHILADELPHIA CITIZEN
GUEST COMMENTARY: SOCIAL EQUITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCE ARE ECONOMIC DRIVERS SBN’s…
Apr 21, 2020
SBN Member TTF Watershed featured in Washington Post article on Green Stormwater Infrastructure
The problems along Tacony Creek — and in countless urban…
Jul 16, 2020
SBN’s GSI Partners Virtual Meeting: Friday, August 21
SBN remains committed to offering our GSI partners community and support,…
Jul 18, 2020
[Virtual] Info Session on SBN’s Membership Dues Policy
Beginning October 1, SBN is transitioning our membership to a…
Jul 20, 2020
SBN Virtual Roundtable with Controller Rebecca Rhynhart
Similar to SBN’s Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable, this event series is an…
What We Do
Membership
We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment.
About Membership
We are a diverse group of local independent businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region joined by a common perspective that success is measured on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit.
Allegra DerengowskiBirchtree Catering“We have been a member for 12 years. SBN is reaching out to us on so many levels–for policy input, business opportunities, funding suggestions–and every event feels unique and important.”
We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment.
Member Connections
We share the myriad ways members collaborate with each other to grow their business and overcome obstacles.
Rebecca GoldschmidtThe Random Tea Room“When we attend SBN events, we always find good conversation and worthwhile relationships. Being a member has been beneficial. We connected several years ago with a member who carries our products at their cafe.”
We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment.
Member Stories
We promote the strengths of a local economy and the triple bottom line by highlighting members’ stories of impact, impetus, and inspiration.
Peicha ChangVault + Vine“When I first joined as a new business I found a network of business-owners who thought similarly and wanted to do work with the community and with the world beyond just profit. SBN was the answer I had been looking for.”
