SBN’s Member Open Houses are the most engaging way to maximize your SBN experience. At our Member Open Houses, you’ll learn business practices from participating members and deepen your connections within our local impact economy.
Year-round Programming
In addition to our full calendar of events, we offer standard programs for our members.
Member Open Houses
Policy Roundtables
These intentionally intimate meetings connect local independent businesses with elected officials and other key decision makers in the city, region, and state to discuss topics relevant to the local independent business community, particularly those that are practicing the triple bottom line.
Business for Impact Workshops
SBN Business for Impact Workshops bring in experts to teach valuable information in their fields to SBN members. These interactive workshops cover a range of topics useful to small business owners, including employment law, human resources, debt, bookkeeping and tax credits.
Annual Members Meeting
SBN’s Annual Members Meeting presents a unique opportunity for businesses, organizations, and partners within our membership and beyond to celebrate our accomplishments, hear plans for the year ahead, weigh in on the election of new Board Members, and network with local business owners.
Holiday Party
SBN’s annual Holiday Party is the premier event for local, values-driven businesses, allies, and supporters throughout Greater Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays, the successes of the year behind us, and what lies ahead for our community.
GSI Partners Quarterly Meetings
Where GSI industry professionals come together for peer learning on best management practices and other relevant industry topics, to discuss important industry news and advocacy updates, and to explore business opportunities.
Unique Programs
SBN offers unique programming with workshops, webinars, and social events designed to foster business growth and sustainability. Join us to connect, learn, and thrive in a supportive community dedicated to sustainable success.
Upcoming Programs & Events
09/19/2024 | 5:00PM-9:00PM
Farm to Fork at Fork: A Benefit Dinner for SBN
Join us for an unforgettable evening at SBN’s Farm to Fork dining event at Fork.
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10/01/2024 | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Penn Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café
Join the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program team on the first Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 p.m. ET.
During these online chats, you can get all of your questions answered about program features, application needs, and anything else you’d like to know about Penn and the MES program in real time. Bring the resources of Penn advising to you, anywhere in the world.
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10/02/2024 | 4:00PM-6:00PM
GSI Partners Quarterly Meeting in Wilmington, DE
Free – GSI Partners Member Ticket
$35.00 – Non-Member Ticket
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10/09/2024 | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Business for Impact Workshop: Foundation Funding for Businesses
Join SBN for a conversation between on how local businesses can navigate the grant application process.
A Zoom link will be send to all registered attendees on October 8
11/05/2024 | 12:00PM-1:00PM
Penn Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café
Join the Master of Environmental Studies (MES) program team on the first Tuesday of every month from 12 – 1 p.m. ET.
During these online chats, you can get all of your questions answered about program features, application needs, and anything else you’d like to know about Penn and the MES program in real time. Bring the resources of Penn advising to you, anywhere in the world.
Register Now