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Wednesday, August 27
2nd Annual Success in the City Panel, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, September 3
Business Start-Up 101, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, September 11
5th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards Dinner, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday, September 11
Entrepreneurship Training Course Registration Deadline
Tuesday, September 23
Entrepreneurship Training Course Begins
Wednesday, September 24
Entrepreneurship Training Course Begins
For more information about any of these events, please contact
Emily Smith at 215.427.9245 x 402 or email at esmith@empowerment-group.org.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
2nd Annual Success in the City Panel
Women Entrepreneurs’ Circle, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
IKEA, 2206 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Join us as we celebrate women small business owners at our 2nd Annual Success in the City Panel. Successful women business owners from across Philadelphia will speak about their successes and challenges and answer your questions. Panelists include Tanya Seaman, Executive Director of PhillyCarShare; Diana Bald, Vice President and General Manager of Univision; Cheryl Ann Wadlington, Director of Evoluer Image Consultants; Melinda Emerson, President of Quintessence Multimedia.
RSVP requested to wbc@empowerment-group.org. Call 215.427.9245 ext 203 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Business Start-Up 101, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Free Library of Philadelphia, South Philadelphia Branch
1700 South Broad Street (Broad & Morris Sts.)
Do you have a business idea but need help taking the first step? Join us for Business Start-Up 101 to learn more about Philadelphia’s current economic climate, the actions you can take to improve your situation through entrepreneurship, and the services Empowerment Group offers. This interactive presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information please call 215.427.9245 x 203 or email info@empowerment-group.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
5th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards Dinner, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 Event Hall
1336 Spring Garden Street
Empowerment Group is proud to present the 5th Annual Entrepreneurial Awards Dinner. Join us to celebrate the successful entrepreneurs from our adult and youth training programs. Help us honor their progress with your support!
Tickets for this event are $40 per Adult, $25 per Empowerment Group Client, and $10 per Youth under 18.
Purchase your tickets today online or send a check made payable to Empowerment Group to 2111 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
RSVP required via ticket purchase by September 8th. Call 215.427.9245 x 402 or email esmith@empowerment-group.org for additional details.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Entrepreneurship Training Course Registration Deadline
Don’t miss this deadline to register for the Entrepreneurship Training Course starting September 23rd and 24th! To schedule your FREE entrance assessment or to learn more about the resources offered by Empowerment Group, call 215.427.9245 x 203 or email info@empowerment-group.org.
SEPTEMBER 23 & 24
Entrepreneurship Training Course Begins
Community College of Philadelphia
Empowerment Group would like to welcome the members of the September Entrepreneurship Training Course! This course is designed to help individuals gain insight into their business idea with a focus on refining communication skills and setting and achieving business goals. To learn more about the Entrepreneurship Training Courses and future class cycles, please call 215.427.9245 x 203 or email info@empowerment-group.org.
