Philadelphia Commerce Department

The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department supports Minority, Women, Disabled Owned Business through contracting opportunities and certifications.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1666
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2085Visit Website »

City of Philadelphia Business Services

The City of Philadelphia Business Services provides resources to obtain business licenses, tax numbers, options for financing, and information for zoning.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2097Visit Website »

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The program is through the department of transportation and provides vehicles for MB under certain regulations.

DBE Program Office, 1234 Market Street
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 580-7278
dbeprogram@septa.orgVisit Website »

Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council

The Eastern Minority Development Council of PA, NJ & DE supports Minority Owned Enterprises (MBE) Certifications to Black, Asian, Hispanic and Native American businesses.

Ms. Valarie Cofield, CEO
The Bourse Building
111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 569-1005
vcofield@e-msdc.orgVisit Website »

Entrepreneur Works

Entrepreneur Works provides services, programs, loans, and networking opportunities for businesses in the Philadelphia area.

111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 810
The Bourse Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
P: 215.545.3100, F: 215.925.2485Visit Website »

Finanta

Finanta is a community lender that assist low- to moderate- income entrepreneurs and first time home buyers in Philadelphia with financial education and credit building.

1301 North Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
P: 267.236.7000 (English or Spanish) F:267.236.7008Visit Website »

PIDC

The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) works with communities for business development, community revitalization and workforce sustainment. This is a non-profit created by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce.Visit Website »

The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation

The Enterprise Center purpose is to invest in minority businesses and entrepreneurs and to spur community growth.

4548 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
P: 215.895.4026, F: 215.554.6376Visit Website »

Temple University SBDC

The Temple University Fox School of Business Small Business Development Center provides consulting and workshops for start-up and small businesses.

1510 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Beech Building, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19121
P: 215.204.7282, F: 215.204.4554Visit Website »

University of Pennsylvania Wharton Small Business Center

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Small Business Center aims to provide programs, courses resources and events.

Vance Hall, Suite 112
3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P: 215.898.4861, F: 215.898.1063Visit Website »

Women’s Business Development Center

Women’s Development Center provides training, counseling, networking opportunities and programs for Women Owned Businesses.

1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1116
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4711
P: 215.790.9232, F: 215.790.9231Visit Website »

Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center aims to give disadvantaged women access to saving programs, business opportunities, and financial resources.

2010 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
P: 215.564.5500, F: 215.564.0933Visit Website »

US Small Business Administration

An international organization with services nationwide in addition to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, who works extensively with the public and private organizations to promote the growth of American small businesses. The U.S. SBA assists with 8A and Self Certifications.

Philadelphia District Office
Parkview Tower 1150 First Avenue, Suite 1001
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 610-382-3062Visit Website »

eContract Philly

eContract Philly is an online interface to support the City in purchasing non-competitively bid services. This website serves as the gateway for the public and for vendors interested in applying for contract opportunities.Visit Website »

Visit eContract Philly

For direct access to all Philadelphia RFPs
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Upcoming Events

Check out our full calendar of Events and Member Exclusive ProgramsRead More »

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, October 28 at 8:00PM guests will again experience an extraordinary virtual production of the Chamber’s Annual Awards Ceremony with live performances and special remarks from regional leaders. However, this year, the AACC is further enhancing the virtual experience with live interactive networking and audience participation.Read More »

Business Empowerment Programs

The “Reimagine, Reset and Reinvest for a Sustainable Future” series is part of the Chamber’s Business Empowerment Programming – a collection of series designed to engage, enlighten and empower Black businesses. The focus of programming for FY22 is to help small black owned businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and build a sustainable infrastructure.Read More »

Coaching To Capital Masterclass

The Coaching to Capital Masterclass Program (the “Program”) is a one-year program that provides a select group of African American Chamber of Commerce (“AACC”) members with hands-on training, mentor-coaches and a banker/advisor to prepare that member to access the commercial lending market.Read More »
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One of the key functions of WURD Radio’s Lively-HOOD initiative is to connect Philadelphians with jobs. To better serve our audience of job seekers and employers looking to hire diverse talent, we have built a job portal on wurdworks.com.

The portal is live and available to the public and our partners.

FAQ’s

How do I post a job on the portal?

Go to: https://wurdworks.com/employer-panel/employer-registration/ and create a profile. You will then be able to upload a job.

How does a Lively-HOOD Partner post a job for free?

Choose the listing type: Lively-HOOD Partner

How do I note that a job will consider returning citizens?

Under job-category, select: Returning Citizen

Where will the jobs I post be visible?

The jobs will be visible on the homepage of wurdworks.com and on the job page: https://wurdworks.com/jobs-2/

Who receives the resumes submitted?

The employer will receive resumes at the email address entered when they created an account.

How are the jobs in the portal promoted?

WURD Radio runs promotions on social media, on air, and in our newsletter

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Contact livelyhood@wurdradio.com or jduncan@wurdradio.com
RESOURCES

Philadelphia Commerce Department

The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department supports Minority, Women, Disabled Owned Business through contracting opportunities and certifications.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1666
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2085Visit Website »

City of Philadelphia Business Services

The City of Philadelphia Business Services provides resources to obtain business licenses, tax numbers, options for financing, and information for zoning.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2097Visit Website »

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

The program is through the department of transportation and provides vehicles for MB under certain regulations.

DBE Program Office, 1234 Market Street
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 580-7278
dbeprogram@septa.orgVisit Website »

Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council

The Eastern Minority Development Council of PA, NJ & DE supports Minority Owned Enterprises (MBE) Certifications to Black, Asian, Hispanic and Native American businesses.

Ms. Valarie Cofield, CEO
The Bourse Building
111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 569-1005
vcofield@e-msdc.orgVisit Website »

Entrepreneur Works

Entrepreneur Works provides services, programs, loans, and networking opportunities for businesses in the Philadelphia area.

111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 810
The Bourse Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
P: 215.545.3100, F: 215.925.2485Visit Website »

Finanta

Finanta is a community lender that assist low- to moderate- income entrepreneurs and first time home buyers in Philadelphia with financial education and credit building.

1301 North Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
P: 267.236.7000 (English or Spanish) F:267.236.7008Visit Website »

PIDC

The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) works with communities for business development, community revitalization and workforce sustainment. This is a non-profit created by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce.Visit Website »

The Enterprise Center Capital Corporation

The Enterprise Center purpose is to invest in minority businesses and entrepreneurs and to spur community growth.

4548 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
P: 215.895.4026, F: 215.554.6376Visit Website »

Temple University SBDC

The Temple University Fox School of Business Small Business Development Center provides consulting and workshops for start-up and small businesses.

1510 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Beech Building, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19121
P: 215.204.7282, F: 215.204.4554Visit Website »

University of Pennsylvania Wharton Small Business Center

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Small Business Center aims to provide programs, courses resources and events.

Vance Hall, Suite 112
3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P: 215.898.4861, F: 215.898.1063Visit Website »

Women’s Business Development Center

Women’s Development Center provides training, counseling, networking opportunities and programs for Women Owned Businesses.

1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1116
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4711
P: 215.790.9232, F: 215.790.9231Visit Website »

Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center aims to give disadvantaged women access to saving programs, business opportunities, and financial resources.

2010 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
P: 215.564.5500, F: 215.564.0933Visit Website »

US Small Business Administration

An international organization with services nationwide in addition to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, who works extensively with the public and private organizations to promote the growth of American small businesses. The U.S. SBA assists with 8A and Self Certifications.

Philadelphia District Office
Parkview Tower 1150 First Avenue, Suite 1001
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 610-382-3062Visit Website »

eContract Philly

eContract Philly is an online interface to support the City in purchasing non-competitively bid services. This website serves as the gateway for the public and for vendors interested in applying for contract opportunities.Visit Website »
RFPs

Visit eContract Philly

For direct access to all Philadelphia RFPs
Philadelphia RFPs
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PROGRAMS

Upcoming Events

Check out our full calendar of Events and Member Exclusive ProgramsRead More »

Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony

On Thursday, October 28 at 8:00PM guests will again experience an extraordinary virtual production of the Chamber’s Annual Awards Ceremony with live performances and special remarks from regional leaders. However, this year, the AACC is further enhancing the virtual experience with live interactive networking and audience participation.Read More »

Business Empowerment Programs

The “Reimagine, Reset and Reinvest for a Sustainable Future” series is part of the Chamber’s Business Empowerment Programming – a collection of series designed to engage, enlighten and empower Black businesses. The focus of programming for FY22 is to help small black owned businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and build a sustainable infrastructure.Read More »

Coaching To Capital Masterclass

The Coaching to Capital Masterclass Program (the “Program”) is a one-year program that provides a select group of African American Chamber of Commerce (“AACC”) members with hands-on training, mentor-coaches and a banker/advisor to prepare that member to access the commercial lending market.Read More »
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POST JOBS

One of the key functions of WURD Radio’s Lively-HOOD initiative is to connect Philadelphians with jobs. To better serve our audience of job seekers and employers looking to hire diverse talent, we have built a job portal on wurdworks.com.

The portal is live and available to the public and our partners.

FAQ’s

How do I post a job on the portal?

Go to: https://wurdworks.com/employer-panel/employer-registration/ and create a profile. You will then be able to upload a job.

How does a Lively-HOOD Partner post a job for free?

Choose the listing type: Lively-HOOD Partner

How do I note that a job will consider returning citizens?

Under job-category, select: Returning Citizen

Where will the jobs I post be visible?

The jobs will be visible on the homepage of wurdworks.com and on the job page: https://wurdworks.com/jobs-2/

Who receives the resumes submitted?

The employer will receive resumes at the email address entered when they created an account.

How are the jobs in the portal promoted?

WURD Radio runs promotions on social media, on air, and in our newsletter

Who do I contact if I have questions?

Contact livelyhood@wurdradio.com or jduncan@wurdradio.com