Core Pillars
Education
Equip small businesses with tools and resources through workshops, trainings, and resources tailored to sustainable business practices.
Advocacy
Champion local and state policy measures that benefit small businesses, and empower them to lead advocacy efforts.
Community Building
Cultivate and foster opportunities for meaningful connections to advance an inclusive local economy.
Financing
Provide funding opportunities and facilitate access to financial resources to support our members’ growth, expansion and sustainability.
Membership
SBN is Greater Philadelphia’s only membership organization for businesses using their work as a force for good. By becoming a member, you’ll be investing in your business’s growth as well as its social, economic, and environmental impact!
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Peicha ChangFounder, Vault + 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.”
What We Do
See Our Impact
SBN Releases 2024 Impact Report: Sustaining Businesses, Empowering People
In 2024, SBN deepened its commitment to building a just, green, and thriving regional economy.
Announcing SBN’s Updated Beginners Guide to Sustainable Business
SBN is updating and expanding the Beginners Guide to Sustainable…
SBN Crowns Crust Vegan Bakery Champion During Food Saver Challenge
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, May 2, the Sustainable Business…
Upcoming Programs & Events
5/13/2025 | 5:00PM-6:30PM
SBN & Green Drinks Philly Happy Hour at Love City Brewing
Join us and Green Drinks Philly to connect with like-minded local professionals interested in addressing climate change. Together, we’ll explore the vital role each of us can play in creating a greener, more sustainable future for our community. Whether you’re a student, activist, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about sustainability, this group is the perfect place to network, share ideas, and take action towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly world. Join us for informative discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in Philadelphia’s green community.

5/2/2025 | 6/6/2025 | 7/11/2025
SBN Business Clinics with Dilworth Paxson (Member Only)
SBN Members: Join us for SBN’s Business Clinic, a drop-in, one-on-one consultation style session. These sessions allow SBN members to meet with a trusted advisor or expert on issues related to their business operations.
Topics include Dispute Resolution, Contract Drafting, and Business Succession Planning.
All Business Clinic consultation requests must be submitted to Dilworth Paxson prior to the consultation date. No consultation will be scheduled unless and until each matter clears a conflicts of interest check. This is an exclusive member benefit.
