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.
Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webinars
April 2
EMSDC Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
April 7
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Information Session
April 13
EMSDC MBEIC Part 1 – How HR Can Help Make You More Profit
April 15, 22, 29
Huntington and the Cleveland Cavaliers Supplier Diversity Series
April 22
UpNext with EY
April 23 (deadline to register April 15)
PPL Supplier Diversity Conference
May 17-21
EMSDC/SRMSDC PIVOT Week
June 3
Duquesne University SBDC 22nd Annual Entrepreneur Growth Summit
June 16
SHARE in Harrisburg Virtual Matchmaker
July 19
Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational - White Manor Country Club, Malvern, PA
August 9
Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational - Fox Chapel Golf Club, Fox Chapel, PA
Participate in Virtual Matchmaking
Supplier (MBE) Registration:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19MMSuppliers
Buyer (Corporations and other buying entities) Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19MMBuyers
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal
The Portal is for manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to inform the Commonwealth of supplies available and will allow them to more efficiently procure these supplies for hospitals and medical facilities across Pennsylvania. Read more.
State of Delaware Procurement Portal
The Bid Solicitation Directory is the State's central repository across all three branches of state government that have an open Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and/or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Read more.
Current Bids
Cape Henlopen H.S. Band Room Renovation
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Trailers and Tankers with Related Equipment, Accessories and Services
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Rental Equipment
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Purchase of Holophane Mongoose LED Light Fixtures and Poles
Delaware River Port Authority
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
April 2
EMSDC Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday
April 7
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Information Session
April 13
EMSDC MBEIC Part 1 – How HR Can Help Make You More Profit
April 15, 22, 29
Huntington and the Cleveland Cavaliers Supplier Diversity Series
April 22
UpNext with EY
April 23 (deadline to register April 15)
PPL Supplier Diversity Conference
May 17-21
EMSDC/SRMSDC PIVOT Week
June 3
Duquesne University SBDC 22nd Annual Entrepreneur Growth Summit
June 16
SHARE in Harrisburg Virtual Matchmaker
July 19
Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational - White Manor Country Club, Malvern, PA
August 9
Youth & Entrepreneur Scholarship Golf Invitational - Fox Chapel Golf Club, Fox Chapel, PA
Participate in Virtual Matchmaking
Supplier (MBE) Registration:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19MMSuppliers
Buyer (Corporations and other buying entities) Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COVID-19MMBuyers
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Critical Medical Supplies Procurement Portal
The Portal is for manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to inform the Commonwealth of supplies available and will allow them to more efficiently procure these supplies for hospitals and medical facilities across Pennsylvania. Read more.
State of Delaware Procurement Portal
The Bid Solicitation Directory is the State's central repository across all three branches of state government that have an open Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and/or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Read more.
Current Bids
Cape Henlopen H.S. Band Room Renovation
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Trailers and Tankers with Related Equipment, Accessories and Services
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Rental Equipment
State of Delaware
April 8, 2021
Purchase of Holophane Mongoose LED Light Fixtures and Poles
Delaware River Port Authority
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
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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 |
