From April 21-26 Empowerment Group will host the third annual Entrepreneurship Week. This week-long, city-wide campaign serves as a valuable resource for established and aspiring entrepreneurs. Included in the Week are events specifically structured to showcase the local businesses and organizations that keep Philadelphia moving forward.
At the Small Business Resource Fair credit counselors, lawyers, bankers, community development corporations and other businesses join together to give expert advice to the emerging entrepreneurial community. This year the Small Business Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, April 23 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Bossone Center of Drexel University, conveniently located near 30 th Street Station.
During the Spring Market Fair artists, musicians, and other local businesses gather in celebration of entrepreneurship and artistry. Throughout the afternoon we will display the sounds of local musicians and the crafts of local artisans. This year the Spring Market Fair will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the South Street Headhouse Square Shambles, located at S 2 nd & Lombard Streets. This high-volume location is sure to attract a crowd of enthusiastic costumers, and make this fair a success.
To register your business for either event, call 215.427.9245 x 402
or visit the campaign website at www.entrepreneurshipweek.com.
Events
Monday, April 21
Opening Press Reception | 1101 Arch Street, Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 103A : 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 22
Making it BIG in Small Business | 2031 Sansom Street, Helium Comedy Club: 4:30 pm -7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 23
Business Start-up 101 | 1700 Spring Garden Street, Community College of Philadelphia: 10:00am -12:00pm
Small Business Resource Fair | 3120 Market Street, Bossone Center of Drexel University: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, April 24
Circle of Entrepreneurs Business Breakfast | 123 S. Board Street, Montgomery McCracken: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Party Like an Entrepreneur! | 3025 Walnut Street, World Café Live: 9:00pm-12:00am
Friday, April 25
Youth Business Expo | 2501 Kensington Ave, Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School: 3:00 pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, April 26
Spring Market Fair | S. 2nd Street & Lombard, Headhouse Square Shambles: 9:00am -3:00pm
Women Entrepreneurs’ Circle Cocktail Party | 145 N. 2nd Street, Pentimenti Gallery: 5:00pm -7:00pm
For a full listing of events, visit www.entrepreneurshipweek.com.