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We are excited to introduce Amy C. Leichner as PIDC's new Chief Financial Officer. Amy started with us earlier this month, and she leads a dynamic team responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, ensuring that every financial decision aligns with and supports our core mission. Her role will be pivotal in collaboratively shaping and executing strategic plans to build a more vibrant, resilient, and inclusive local economy. Please join us in welcoming Amy to the PIDC team!

🚀 Great news! We are pleased to announce that an online resource finder for Philly businesses is on the horizon! 🌐 This user-friendly platform will include key features to give entrepreneurs across the city and anywhere in the world access to the tools and resources they need to start, operate, and grow in Philadelphia. In collaboration with PIDC, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Equitable Cities Consulting, and EcoMap Technologies, Inc., we're building this essential platform with the goal of expanding access to economic opportunity for all. This initiative supports Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's PHL Open for Business Executive Order. We are grateful for our steering committee members working closely as we take each step to develop this online platform. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A6FKIj

🍂🎃 As the leaves turn and the weather cools, there’s no better time to explore and support Philadelphia’s vibrant small business community. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a seasonal beverage, indulge in the flavors of fall, or find a festival for the whole family, PIDC has you covered with a guide of the must-see, must-shop, and must-taste small businesses making spooky season sweet.

PIDC’s October newsletter is here and it's full of treats🍬🎃 Read about our role in Delaware Valley Community Health’s new family medicine residency program, get tips on how to prepare your business for the holiday season, check out our Minority Enterprise Development Week recap, and more. It's all here in our October wrap-up⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evZYWwnt

The 2024 Small Business Anti-Displacement Network Summit on Community Ownership is now open for registration! Join them November 14th. What to expect: The virtual, day-long summit will focus on long-term solutions that allow community members and stakeholders to control commercial assets, land, and enterprises. Community ownership can provide stability for small businesses and keep them in place in gentrifying neighborhoods. Come explore individual and collective ownership models that support BIPOC- and immigrant-owned small businesses and help them stay in place, including commercial cooperatives, community land trusts, community investment trusts, and commercial property acquisition funds. Hear from small business advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in community ownership efforts across the United States and abroad! They’ll discuss policy priorities, outline how to advance community ownership at multiple scales, and get insights from SBAN case study authors and working group members. They’ll also provide opportunities for networking. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHVZKq7c

🎉 Congratulations to PIDC president Jodie Harris and all of the movers and shakers featured on Philadelphia Magazine’s 150 Most Influential Philadelphians! This list demonstrates the leadership, vision, and dedication of these individuals working to make Philadelphia a better place, including many of our partners. We're proud to see our own Jodie Harris recognized for her leadership, impact on our community, and her unwavering commitment to driving growth and opportunity for businesses and residents alike. Cheers to all the honorees and to continued success and innovation in our great city! Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d9TKRUy

Cuando se trata de impuestos, la mejor estrategia es planificar a tiempo para no llevarse sorpresas y retrasos al llenar sus declaraciones de impuestos. Manténgase al día con los nuevos cambios para el próximo año y aproveche todos los beneficios disponibles para los pequeños negocios. No deje que la temporada de impuestos sea un período estresante. Obtenga información de la mejor fuente confiable con nuestro experto invitado. Aprenda sobre las herramientas financieras adecuadas para organizarse para la temporada de impuestos. Y establezca prácticas efectivas y duraderas de contabilidad que le permitirán maximizar los beneficios fiscales. Regístrese hoy ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gwBVzbVt

Congrats to Share Food Program on the launch of their brand new community fridge in North Philadelphia! This amazing initiative will help fight food insecurity by providing fresh, healthy food to neighbors in need. Community fridges like this are a game-changer, offering free, accessible food 24/7 to those who need it most. We're proud to support Share Food Program and the work they do to nourish our communities.

PIDC was proud to be part of this year’s #MEDWeekPHL, celebrating and empowering the minority-owned businesses that make Philadelphia special. Hosted by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the week offered insightful workshops and inspiring success stories, as well as opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation. Check out our full recap to see how our team participated in this important week⬇️

Secure your seat to the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual "State of Hispanic Business" Forum where attendees will discover the secrets to building a personal brand, growing your follower base, and creating engaging content that resonates. Learn how brands and businesses harness the power of influencer marketing! Get your tickets today, don’t miss out ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4654yeb