SBN & Circular Philadelphia Holiday Gift Guide 2024
The holiday season is here, bringing with it the joy...
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Sponsored Post: Advancing corporate social responsibility for a sustainable future
“I wanted to work in corporate sustainability,” says Donato...
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Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier Introduces Bill to Restore Sustainable Business Tax Credit
PHILADELPHIA – On Thursday, October 10, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd...
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SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2025 – 2028 Term
The Board of Directors for the Sustainable Business Network of...
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SBN Releases 2023-2024 Food Saver Challenge Report
SBN’s new report highlights the significant strides made in reducing...
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Announcing SBN’s Updated Beginners Guide to Sustainable Business
SBN is updating and expanding the Beginners Guide to Sustainable...
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SBN Crowns Crust Vegan Bakery Champion During Food Saver Challenge Closing Ceremony
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, May 2, the Sustainable Business...
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women-Owned Local Businesses
March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the...
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SBN Releases 2023 Impact Report & Updated Strategic Plan
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is advancing...
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2024 Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water Symposium – Sessions & Topics
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is pleased...
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SBN Announces Finalists for the 2024 Triple Bottom Champion Award
For the second time in the organization’s history,...
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Applying Unique Strategies to Reducing Food Waste in Philadelphia: Snapshots of SBN’s Food Saver Challenge
With the holiday season in full swing, many food businesses...
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USDA Urban Forest Service Grants $12 Million to Implement Philly Tree Plan
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN), along with...
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Sponsored Post: Teaching the hard facts and soft skills for careers in sustainability at Penn
A few years before retiring from the role of global...
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Statement on the Conclusions of Gov. Shapiro Administration’s RGGI Working Group
SBN is encouraged by the conclusion of the Shapiro Administration’s...
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Call for Speakers & Topics Proposals for “Achieving Climate Resilience Through Water” 2024 Symposium
*Deadline extended to December 13* SBN is excited to announce...
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SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2024 – 2027 Term
The Board of Directors for the Sustainable Business Network of...
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Farm to Fork & Everything in Between
SBN’s Executive Director Devi Ramkissoon reflects on her time and...
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SBN Launches New ‘Food Saver Challenge’ at Sharing Excess in Philadelphia
On Friday, August 4, SBN announced the launch of its...
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SBN Launches Prize for Clean Energy Upgrades to Sustainable Businesses
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is excited...
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Figuring Out Food Waste at 2023’s ReFED Summit
In May, SBN’s Program and Membership Coordinator Rebecca Nichols...
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Statement on the Supreme Court Sackett v. EPA Ruling
SBN is disheartened by the US Supreme Court’s ruling...
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Recap: 7th Annual Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, April 27, the Sustainable Business Network of Greater...
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An Open Letter to City of Philadelphia Elected Officials
To: Current and incoming Philadelphia government leaders and members of...
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Announcing SBN’s 2023 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists
SBN is proud to announce the finalists for the 7th...
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What’s Your Story: How Impact Storytelling Creates Narratives that Matter
It’s a fact that sustainable businesses today significantly improve our...
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Call for Nominations: 2023 Excellence in GSI Awards
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is...
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SBN’s 2023 Annual Meeting Recap
SBN held its first in-person Annual Meeting in nearly three...
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SBN Releases 2022 Annual Report: Toward a More Sustainable Future in Greater Philadelphia
SBN’s 2022 Annual Report highlights the progress and impact SBN...
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[CANCELLED] Enhance your portfolio at SBN’s 2023 Winter GSI O&M Course
This course has been cancelled. If you would like to...
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New Year, New Opportunities to Join SBN
Last November, we announced our new membership model with flat...
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Announcing SBN’s Updated Membership Structure
You may have seen some exciting new changes from us...
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SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2023 – 2026 Term
The Board of Directors for the Sustainable Business Network of...
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SBN Announces Partnerships with Nationwide Institutions
Contact: Jared Michael Lowe, jared@sbnphiladelphia.org, 215.922.7400 ext. 102 FOR IMMEDIATE...
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SBN Releases Survey Results for Clean Energy Priorities of Small Businesses throughout Greater Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia...
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SBN Member Spotlight: Tracy and Mia Levesque of YIKES, Inc.
For over 25 years, YIKES, Inc. has built creative, proven...
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SBN Member Spotlight: Ellen Yin of High Street Hospitality Group
Since 2014, High Street Hospitality Group (HSHG) has created exceptional...
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Meeting the Moment for AAPI Communities and Sustainability
As SBN’s first Asian American Executive Director, my journey and...
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6th Annual Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony Winners
On Thursday, April 21, the Sustainable Business Network of Greater...
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Announcing SBN’s 2022 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists
SBN is proud to announce the finalists for the 6th...
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Recap: 2022 SBN Annual Members Meeting
At this year’s Annual Members meeting, SBN introduced its new...
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Call for Nominations: 2022 Excellence in GSI Awards
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s (SBN) Excellence in...
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Black-Owned Local Independent Businesses in Greater Philadelphia
Black-owned businesses are essential to our local economy. In the...
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SBN Announces New Executive Director, Devi Ramkissoon
Contact: Jared Michael Lowe, jared@sbnphiladelphia.org, 215.922.7400 ext. 102 Ramkissoon...
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SBN’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Shopping locally for the holidays is more important now than...
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SBN’s Call for Board Member Candidates for the 2022 – 2024 Term
The Board of Directors for the Sustainable Business Network of...
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Advance your portfolio and skillset at SBN’s 2021 GSI O&M Course
Register now for the 2021 GSI Operations and Maintenance training...
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SBN Releases Report On Ten Years of GSI’s Impact in Pa and Why it’s a Crucial Tool for Economic Recovery and Growth
SBN’s new report offers a detailed look at how GSI...
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2021 Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony Winners
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) celebrated its...
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Innovation Finalist: 2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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Public Project Finalists: 2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Innovation
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Private Projects
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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2021 Best of Green City, Clean Waters: Public Projects
To mark the 10th year of implementation of the City of Philadelphia Water Department's landmark and innovative Best of Green City, Clean Waters plan, we are looking back to our past 10 years of Philadelphia projects.
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Announcing SBN’s 2021 Excellence in GSI Award Finalists
We are proud to announce the 2021 Excellence in GSI...
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What you need to know about SBN’s new retirement membership benefit
Your business’ health and well-being are essential to our local...
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Bringing LUHV to Greater Philadelphia: Silvia Lucci of LUHV FOOD
Silvia Lucci and her family live by a simple belief:...
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2021 Excellence in GSI Awards
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia’s (SBN) Excellence in...
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Visioning Forward: A Recap of SBN’s Annual Members Meeting
Each year, SBN brings together members of the local business...
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Helping Vulnerable Communities Get to Work: Tim Styer of Ride to Work LLC
Having access to a vehicle or public transportation is a...
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Combating Systemic Issues through Sustainable Fashion: Kimberly McGlonn of Grant Blvd
For Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D., founder of sustainable apparel brand Grant...
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Building a Green Playground for All
Hancock Playground has been a robust recreational park in Philadelphia’s...
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Announcing SBN’s Rebuilding with Equity and Climate Resilience Workshop Series
Your business is the cornerstone of our region’s economy. Amid...
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A Message from SBN’s Executive Director
Frederick Douglass said, “The thing worse than rebellion is...
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SBN Releases Vision for a Just, Green, and Thriving Local Economy
SBN identifies twenty-five issues impacting the region’s ability to achieve...
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Collaboration in New Product Development: Including the End User in the Design
Written by Bradford Bucknum, Communications Manager, SBN. Good design...
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Ask Yourself These 6 Questions Before You Hire A Consultant
Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (March 2018) Dear Patty, I’m...
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Maximizing Investment in (and from) the Community
The Mariposa Food Co-op Story Money spent at local businesses...
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Airy Kitchens Takes On the Upcycle Challenge
Each year, over 45,000 visitors explore the exhibitors and features...
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The smallest decisions create an energy for change
The Random Tea Room Story Interview with Rebecca Goldschmidt, Owner...
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What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Consulting Business
Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (January 2018) Dear Patty, I...
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Philadelphia Local Independent Business Community Meets with Philadelphia Mayor
Mayor Jim Kenney Meets with SBN Members at R2L Restaurant...
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Without people or the planet, profit is not possible
The Pixel Parlor Story What do BalletX, WXPN’s XPoNential Music...
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We are thankful for you
It’s happening. The region is experiencing a dynamic movement. We...
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Philadelphia is going in the right direction but not fast enough
City of Philadelphia’s Commerce Director Harold Epps Meets with SBN’s...
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Jennifer Nichols, GreenWeaver Landscapes, LLC
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Hand in Hand
Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership — Investing in people and protecting the local watershed...
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What is the impact economy, and how do I know if I’m part of it?
SBN and Best for PHL’s Minority Enterprise Development Week Panel...
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Jessica Levy, Blue Door Group, LLC
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Letter from Alanna Wittet, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Associate
“SBN’s GSI Partners embodies, for me, a true model of...
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Letter from Fran Lawn, SBN’s GSI Partners New Program Manager
“We will continue to move the needle forward on coalition-building,...
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Best for PHL Community Member Spotlight: WeGardn
WeGardn is making healthy foods accessible to all Written by...
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Bri Parker-Dinan, Philly Maid Green
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Keep Close to Nature’s Heart
The Eating for the Ecosystem Story When Sherrilyn Billger was...
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Three Ways to Get Involved in the Best for PHL Program
Written by Guest Contributor, Cynthia Estremera The Best for PHL...
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Alden Zove, Cedar Run Landscapes
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Jen Hombach, The City CoHo
SBN’s Meet Our Ambassadors Series Ambassadors are SBN Members that...
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Courage Is A Seed Curtailed By Comfort
The Vault + Vine Story Falls Flowers, a boutique flower...
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Sustainable Education Designed For Professional Schedules
Penn State Great Valley’s Sustainable Management Practices Graduate Certificate We...
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GSI (Green Stormwater Infrastructure) Partners: April Update
Join us at our two upcoming events: Quarterly Meeting and...
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The Impact Challenge That Strengthened This Relationship-Based Real Estate Company
Best for PHL Community Member Spotlight: Eliza Michiels, Real Estate...
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Introducing the Best for PHL Initiative
Are you Best for PHL? by Cynthia Estremera, Community Engagement...
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Supporting Youth Power
Rebel Ventures’ partnership with the School District of Philadelphia Imagine:...
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GSI Partners: February Update
SBN Announces Recipients of GSI Monitoring Grant Pilot Program SBN,...
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A Culture of Reflection Is a Culture of Innovation
The Message Agency Story “To me, business is personal. I...
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The Beginning: Building an Authentic Brand
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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Maybe You Are An Expert (Part II)
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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Making Space for Possibility
The Crossroads Women’s Center Story “New ideas must use old...
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GSI Partners: January Update
Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony The Greater Philadelphia Area is...
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Maybe You Are An Expert
This Marketing Communications column was written by Michael Kleiner of...
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GSI Partners: December Update
Rain Check, GSI Awards, Quarterly Meeting, and More! The Green...
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A Decade of Collaboration
JEVS Human Services and PWPvideo: 11 Years of “Strictly Business”...
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Beyond the Sky’s Limit: Ice Cream in Space
Little Baby’s Ice Cream & The Workshop School June 13th,...
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Sustainability at Home with Palandro, LLC
Hardwood Flooring From SBN Members, Palandro LLC: Back in the...
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“Lots to Love about Lots-To-Learn”
Interpret Green and The Trust for Public Land Parks for...
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Sustainability: A Culture Choice Instead of a Marketing Strategy
My afternoon at 12th Street Catering From two stories up,...
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