UP-COMING ENTERPRISE CENTER WORKSHOPS/WEBINARS/EVENTS

Our comprehensive workshop focused on how to respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP) will help you to navigate the
process. Learn what evaluators look for in an RFP, how to avoid common mistakes and helpful tips for navigating RFP specifications.

This workshop is facilitated by Denise Bailey, Principal of
Milligan & Company. Milligan is one of the largest minority-owned CPA firms in the United States with offices in Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD; Cherry Hill, NJ
and Washington DC.

This is an interactive workshop. Laptops are encouraged.

Read on for more info about our other upcoming workshops as well as recent highlights.

Meet leaders in the construction industry to hear updates and upcoming projects

Featured speaker:

• City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce – Iola Harper

• BFW Group LLC – Blane Fitzerald Stoddart

Iola Harper is Deputy Commerce Director with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce and oversees the Office of Economic Opportunity. She will be
giving updated information related to all City of Philadelphia contracts.

Blane Fitzerald Stoddart is President and CEO of BFW Group, LLC. BFW provides construction project management, owners’ representation, and development consulting
services. Blane will share about the projects BFW is currently working on and how to work with them.

Attend to network and market your business to contract providers and other firms in attendance.

Expand your business by becoming certified to do business with The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Equal Opportunity. The City is a purchaser of millions of
dollars in goods and services. With your certification, you can bid on City contracts.

Why not add your name to the list of qualified vendors by getting certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and/or Disabled Business Enterprise (DSBE)?

Learn how to become certified and understand how to create a compelling capability statement!

Learn how to become a member of our commissary kitchen: the state-of-the-art Dorrance H. Hamilton Center for Culinary Enterprises (CCE)! Also, learn about other
services provided by The Enterprise Center along with some basic business startup information. Attending a Foodie Forum is a required first step to becoming a member of the CCE.

The Enterprise Center provides Minority, Women, and/or Disabled Business Enterprise (M/W/DSBE) certification services for the City of Philadelphia’s Office
of Economic Opportunity (OEO). City departments use the OEO registry when purchasing goods and services.

Add your name to the list of qualified vendors by getting certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), and/or Disabled
Business Enterprise (DSBE.)

The cost to apply is $200. There is no additional cost if applying for more than one certification at the same time.

Last night, we held the kickoff event for the third cohort of the Rebuild Ready Business Support Program, which has already graduated the first two cohorts
. The Rebuild Ready Business Support Program provides participating Philadelphia businesses with knowledge, skills, & resources to prepare for Rebuild projects. Participants work with experts to grow and strengthen their businesses. Stay tuned for more Rebuild
Ready Business Support Program updates!

From the Fashion District’s new Sable Collective boutique
to construction firm Pride Enterprises to Zsa’s Ice Cream, you can find small businesses who have obtained growth capital from The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation all over the city. You need money for your business to grow and thrive, and we’re here
to help you with that!

The Enterprise Center

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