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.
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Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webinars
Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webinars
August 3 - September 18
Virtual NMSDC BizConnect Matchmaker
September 2-4
SRMSDC Gateway V - Conference and Tradeshow
September 4-7
EMSDC Closed in Observance of Labor Day
September 7
Deadline to Register for UPMC-Turner Virtual School of Construction Management
September 9
PA Regional Virtual Symposium
September 9
Meet the Project Manager and the Contract Management Analyst of the US Currency Education Program
September 13-19
MEDWeek Virtual Conference
September 22
WVU Virtual Small and Diverse Business Fair
September 22 / October 6 / October 20
Contract Connections: Bids for PGH
October 2
Philadelphia International Airport 2020 Business Opportunity Forum
The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation is a certified PPP-lender and has processed over $20 million in PPP loans, in partnership with MBE Capital.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR PPP FUNDING Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative:
COVID-19 Relief Fund
The FFFI provides one-time grants to eligible food retailers in order to increase access to healthy, affordable grocery options for Pennsylvania communities. Its new COVID-19 Relief Fund supports food retail businesses impacted by the pandemic, especially those serving low-income communities of color. Applications are open until August 14. Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
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.
Pittsburgh International Airport DBE Virtual Office Hours
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the ACAA into a period of irregular operations, or IROPS. It is still vitally important to maintain productive relationships with our DBE partners. To do so, the ACAA DBE team will hold "virtual" office hours every Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. Members of the team will be available at that time to discuss upcoming ACAA business opportunities and answer any questions you may have. To schedule an appointment, email dbeinquiries@FlyPittsburgh.com
Current Bids
Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper, Disinfectant Wipes, etc.
The City of Pittsburgh - The Urban League is buying to distribute locally. Suppliers in Southwest PA call Michael Buzzelli or Mary Kay Dietrich at 412-227-4229.
Mobile Device Endpoint Security Software (Non-Staff Augmentation)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
September 8, 2020
Chemical Water Treatment
PHA
September 14, 2020
Latinx Community Needs Assessment
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
September 18, 2020
Interior Demolition for CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Decorative Plaster Renovation at CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Leaded and Stained-Glass Restoration at CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Design and Fabrication of Four(4) Extrudeck Series Aluminum Toll Canopies or Approved Equal at the Commodore Barry Bridge Facility Delaware River Port Authority --September 24, 2020
Hand Sanitizer, Toilet Paper, Disinfectant Wipes, etc.
The City of Pittsburgh - The Urban League is buying to distribute locally. Suppliers in Southwest PA call Michael Buzzelli or Mary Kay Dietrich at 412-227-4229.
Mobile Device Endpoint Security Software (Non-Staff Augmentation)
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
September 8, 2020
Chemical Water Treatment
PHA
September 14, 2020
Latinx Community Needs Assessment
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
September 18, 2020
Interior Demolition for CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Decorative Plaster Renovation at CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Leaded and Stained-Glass Restoration at CCAC Center for Faculty Innovation
CCAC
September 22, 2020
Design and Fabrication of Four(4) Extrudeck Series Aluminum Toll Canopies or Approved Equal at the Commodore Barry Bridge Facility Delaware River Port Authority --September 24, 2020
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 |
