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Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Key Takeaways for Businesses

At SBN, we believe that understanding the shifting political landscape is essential for values-driven businesses…

Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier Introduces Bill to Restore Sustainable Business Tax Credit

PHILADELPHIA – On Thursday, October 10, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) introduced legislation to restore…

SBN Releases Vision for a Just, Green, and Thriving Local Economy

SBN identifies twenty-five issues impacting the region’s ability to achieve equitable, inclusive, climate resilient economic…

Ask Yourself These 6 Questions Before You Hire A Consultant

Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (March 2018) Dear Patty, I’m really nervous. I just hired…

Maximizing Investment in (and from) the Community

The Mariposa Food Co-op Story Money spent at local businesses circulates through local economies more…

What I Wish I Knew When Starting a Consulting Business

Ask Patty: Aligning Process and Purpose (January 2018) Dear Patty, I am a young professional…

Philadelphia Local Independent Business Community Meets with Philadelphia Mayor

Mayor Jim Kenney Meets with SBN Members at R2L Restaurant for 2017’s Final Entrepreneurs’ Roundtable…

Shop Local Every Day

On Saturday, Shop Small, but don’t stop there. On Small Business Saturday in 2016, 112…

Philadelphia is going in the right direction but not fast enough

City of Philadelphia’s Commerce Director Harold Epps Meets with SBN’s Community of Local Independent Businesses…

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 As part of Philadelphia’s Minority…

Redefining Return: Invest in Talent

The R2L Story Peeling apples as a child in his mother’s bakery, Chef Daniel Stern…

Standing in Community

The Collaborative Power of Best for PHL by Guest Contributor, Cynthia Estremera, Strategy Arts “For…

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