Pennsylvania Chapter Contact(s)
Victoria Hosendorf Appointed as Director of the Philadelphia
MBDA Business Center
Philadelphia, PA - May 27, 2015 - The Enterprise Center has announced the appointment of Victoria Hosendorf to Director of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center (MBC-PA). Hosendorf will be responsible for overseeing all MBC-PA operations and client support services.
The Enterprise Center is the operator of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center under a public/private partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. "MBC-PA is the core of The Enterprise Center's mission to advance, advocate and support minority entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia region," said The Enterprise Center President Della Clark, adding, "Ms. Hosendorf has the experience and expertise required to lead MBC-PA. I am confident in her ability to help our clients grow to bring greater economic impact to the City of Philadelphia, and the rest of Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware."
Ms. Hosendorf has years of experience supporting the growth of minority entrepreneurs. Prior to joining The Enterprise Center, Ms. Hosendorf served as Director of Corporate Relations and Operations of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council of Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware. She is a graduate of The National Graduate School of Quality Management and holds a Master of Science in Quality Systems Management and a BS from Farleigh Dickinson University.
Ms. Hosendorf replaces James Sanders II who announced his resignation as MBC-PA Director in May 2015. Sanders spent six and half productive years with The Enterprise Center, first as MBC-PA Assistant Director and then as MBC-PA Director. He has returned to the world of banking as Vice President at Cape Bank.
To learn more about MBC-PA, visit here. To learn more about the work of The Enterprise Center, visit here or call 215.895.4000.
MBDA Business Center
Philadelphia, PA - May 27, 2015 - The Enterprise Center has announced the appointment of Victoria Hosendorf to Director of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center (MBC-PA). Hosendorf will be responsible for overseeing all MBC-PA operations and client support services.
The Enterprise Center is the operator of the Philadelphia MBDA Business Center under a public/private partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce. "MBC-PA is the core of The Enterprise Center's mission to advance, advocate and support minority entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia region," said The Enterprise Center President Della Clark, adding, "Ms. Hosendorf has the experience and expertise required to lead MBC-PA. I am confident in her ability to help our clients grow to bring greater economic impact to the City of Philadelphia, and the rest of Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware."
Ms. Hosendorf has years of experience supporting the growth of minority entrepreneurs. Prior to joining The Enterprise Center, Ms. Hosendorf served as Director of Corporate Relations and Operations of the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council of Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware. She is a graduate of The National Graduate School of Quality Management and holds a Master of Science in Quality Systems Management and a BS from Farleigh Dickinson University.
Ms. Hosendorf replaces James Sanders II who announced his resignation as MBC-PA Director in May 2015. Sanders spent six and half productive years with The Enterprise Center, first as MBC-PA Assistant Director and then as MBC-PA Director. He has returned to the world of banking as Vice President at Cape Bank.
To learn more about MBC-PA, visit here. To learn more about the work of The Enterprise Center, visit here or call 215.895.4000.
PA ANNOUNCES $225 MILLION GRANT PROGRAM
The state of Pennsylvania has announced a new grant program for small businesses. Grants are expected to be $5,000 to $50,000 per business, and businesses must be based in Pennsylvania and current on all taxes at least through 2018. The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation is one of the participating CDFIs who will serve as intermediaries for qualifying businesses to obtain the grants.
Baseline qualifications:
Fewer than 25 employees
Less than $1 million in revenue within a calendar year
Based in PA
Visit our COVID-19 PA Statewide Grant site to learn more about the grants and sign up here to receive updates on the program as they become available.
The state of Pennsylvania has announced a new grant program for small businesses. Grants are expected to be $5,000 to $50,000 per business, and businesses must be based in Pennsylvania and current on all taxes at least through 2018. The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation is one of the participating CDFIs who will serve as intermediaries for qualifying businesses to obtain the grants.
Baseline qualifications:
Fewer than 25 employees
Less than $1 million in revenue within a calendar year
Based in PA
Visit our COVID-19 PA Statewide Grant site to learn more about the grants and sign up here to receive updates on the program as they become available.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
If your business qualifies, you’ll have the opportunity to receive marketing consultations, media placements, commercial creative production services, or technology services from Effectv and Comcast Business. Currently, only Black business owners are eligible to apply. Beginning November 28, 2020, all BIPOC small business owners will be eligible. Future applicants will also have the opportunity to receive grants.
APPLY TODAY
PA 30 Day Fund
The PA 30 Day Fund is back! Once again, they have $3,000 loans available for Pennsylvania small business, with no repayment required. The fund promises a quick and easy application with rapid processing time, and repayments will be passed on to other businesses in need.
Philly Restaurant Owners, DoorDash might have $5,000 for you.
Are you dreading the thought of winter dining during COVID-19? Doordash can help. They are providing $5,000 grants to local restaurants in select cities (including Philly!) to help them to get ready.
Apply here.
It's the Capital, Stupid!
The Enterprise Center President Della Clark is on fire in this interview with The Philadelphia Citizen. Read her thoughts on what minority businesses need for "elephant" sized growth, and catch up on The Enterprise Center's latest plans to get our Innovate Capital Growth Fund off the ground so we can show you the money!
A Groundbreaking Brew
“I am a fighter, a dreamer and a doer." The Enterprise Center client Charisse McGill just became the first Black woman in Pennsylvania to develop her own beer. Read the story behind French Toast Bites Ale, and learn where you can find this perfect complement to Charisse's famous French Toast Bites.
Financial Steps for Recovering Small Businesses
Have you cut payroll, investments, tax payments, or retirement contributions to keep your business going through COVID-19 ? Wealth advisor Brett Miller suggests some action steps for getting back on track by the end of the year.
Executive Education Scholarships at The Wharton School
The Wharton Executive Education program is providing 6 scholarships to African American women in corporate America and 6 scholarships to minority businesses in the Philadelphia region for courses on topics such as Finance, Leadership, Management, and Marketing, including the flagship Advanced Management Program. Application links will go out on December 1. For more information, contact Tarik Richardson at tarikr@wharton.upenn.edu and check the website for updates.
Learn How to Trademark Your Business Name and Logo
On Tuesday, November 17th at 12pm (Global Entrepreneurship Week), learn about the nuts and bolts of how to file trademarks for your business name and logo thanks to Philly VIP's webinar. A Q&A session with attorney Sima Singadia Kulkarni will follow the presentation. You may register for “How to Trademark Your Business” here.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference
EO Philadelphia's first Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference will be held on November 19, 2020. The half-day, virtual event is designed for women and their supporters in every phase of their entrepreneurial journey.
Save the date! Click here for more info!
The Minority Business Development Agency- Business Center of Pennsylvania
The MBDA Business Center-PA offers business advisory services that can make a difference in your business right now, including access to capital, strategic planning consulting, and procurement assistance.
Check out the MBDA Business Center -PA Website to fill out an application and find out if you are a good fit.
Nothing Beats Certification
There is only ONE big reason why you should certify your business today:
MORE CONTRACTS
And more contracts means more money for your business. The Enterprise Center provides (M/W/DSBE) certification services for the City of Philadelphia. Increase your markets. Get certified today!
Your feedback is important to us, please click below to leave us a Google Review and share your experience!
Contact Us
Tiffany Spraggins-Payne, Project Director, tspraggins@theenterprisecenter.com
Kayla Edwards, Project Coordinator, kedwards@theenterprisecenter.com
Veniece Penn, Project Coordinator, vpenn@theenterprisecenter.com
Follow us on social media!
The Enterprise Center
215-895-4000| www.theenterprisecenter.com
If your business qualifies, you’ll have the opportunity to receive marketing consultations, media placements, commercial creative production services, or technology services from Effectv and Comcast Business. Currently, only Black business owners are eligible to apply. Beginning November 28, 2020, all BIPOC small business owners will be eligible. Future applicants will also have the opportunity to receive grants.
APPLY TODAY
PA 30 Day Fund
The PA 30 Day Fund is back! Once again, they have $3,000 loans available for Pennsylvania small business, with no repayment required. The fund promises a quick and easy application with rapid processing time, and repayments will be passed on to other businesses in need.
Philly Restaurant Owners, DoorDash might have $5,000 for you.
Are you dreading the thought of winter dining during COVID-19? Doordash can help. They are providing $5,000 grants to local restaurants in select cities (including Philly!) to help them to get ready.
Apply here.
It's the Capital, Stupid!
The Enterprise Center President Della Clark is on fire in this interview with The Philadelphia Citizen. Read her thoughts on what minority businesses need for "elephant" sized growth, and catch up on The Enterprise Center's latest plans to get our Innovate Capital Growth Fund off the ground so we can show you the money!
A Groundbreaking Brew
“I am a fighter, a dreamer and a doer." The Enterprise Center client Charisse McGill just became the first Black woman in Pennsylvania to develop her own beer. Read the story behind French Toast Bites Ale, and learn where you can find this perfect complement to Charisse's famous French Toast Bites.
Financial Steps for Recovering Small Businesses
Have you cut payroll, investments, tax payments, or retirement contributions to keep your business going through COVID-19 ? Wealth advisor Brett Miller suggests some action steps for getting back on track by the end of the year.
Executive Education Scholarships at The Wharton School
The Wharton Executive Education program is providing 6 scholarships to African American women in corporate America and 6 scholarships to minority businesses in the Philadelphia region for courses on topics such as Finance, Leadership, Management, and Marketing, including the flagship Advanced Management Program. Application links will go out on December 1. For more information, contact Tarik Richardson at tarikr@wharton.upenn.edu and check the website for updates.
Learn How to Trademark Your Business Name and Logo
On Tuesday, November 17th at 12pm (Global Entrepreneurship Week), learn about the nuts and bolts of how to file trademarks for your business name and logo thanks to Philly VIP's webinar. A Q&A session with attorney Sima Singadia Kulkarni will follow the presentation. You may register for “How to Trademark Your Business” here.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference
EO Philadelphia's first Women's Entrepreneurship Day Conference will be held on November 19, 2020. The half-day, virtual event is designed for women and their supporters in every phase of their entrepreneurial journey.
Save the date! Click here for more info!
The Minority Business Development Agency- Business Center of Pennsylvania
The MBDA Business Center-PA offers business advisory services that can make a difference in your business right now, including access to capital, strategic planning consulting, and procurement assistance.
Check out the MBDA Business Center -PA Website to fill out an application and find out if you are a good fit.
Nothing Beats Certification
There is only ONE big reason why you should certify your business today:
MORE CONTRACTS
And more contracts means more money for your business. The Enterprise Center provides (M/W/DSBE) certification services for the City of Philadelphia. Increase your markets. Get certified today!
Your feedback is important to us, please click below to leave us a Google Review and share your experience!
Contact Us
Tiffany Spraggins-Payne, Project Director, tspraggins@theenterprisecenter.com
Kayla Edwards, Project Coordinator, kedwards@theenterprisecenter.com
Veniece Penn, Project Coordinator, vpenn@theenterprisecenter.com
Follow us on social media!
The Enterprise Center
215-895-4000| www.theenterprisecenter.com
Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webinars
November 24
How to do Business with Corteva Agriscience - Logistics in North America
December 1
EMSDC and Chatham University Present Introduction to Cybersecurity Webinar
December 1
EMSDC and Morgan Stanley Present "How to Build a more Valuable Business"
December 3
EMSDC Virtual Annual Meeting
December 8
UPMC and IBM Present Business Strategy: Leading during a Crisis Seminar
December 10
EMSDC Presents You're Certified, What's Next?
December 10
How to do Business with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Philadelphia
December 11
EMSDC Choice Awards: The Movie
Participate in Virtual Matchmaking
Supplier (MBE) Registration:
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The Enterprise Center housed in the historic WFIL studios at 4548 Market Street, is conveniently located ½ block east of the Septa's 46th Street Market-Frankford Line stop, providing easy access to and from Center City. Building amenities include: shared 35 surface parking spaces in a secured lot, three multimedia conference rooms, common kitchen & break room, and concierge service available during normal business hours Monday - Friday. Onsite fee for service options include: copy services, onsite IT support, and a fully managed VoIP digital phone system. Status: No. Spaces: 2 office clusters Rental Rate: Negotiable. Flat rental rates available with no CAM, administrative fees or utility charges included. Lease length: Negotiable Space Available: 1000SF - 1300SF |
