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Come celebrate Giving Tuesday at the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) in Parkway Central Library with this special event hosted by Michelle Snow on December 3, 2024.… continue reading Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level This Giving Tuesday
By written by Jordan C. November 26, 2024
Join us for a fantastic opportunity at the Parkway Central Library to explore entry-level job openings from various employers. The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC)… continue reading Entry-Level Job Fair at Parkway Central Library on November 6 [SOLD OUT]
By written by Jordan C. October 22, 2024
Did you know that you can get a free, professional headshot done at the library? Every first and third Thursday of the month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. , the Free Library's Business Resource… continue reading Get Free Professional Headshots Done at the Library!
By written by Birch M. October 16, 2024 18
The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at Parkway Central Library is excited to announce a series of workshops in partnership with the 30 by 30 Financial Literacy Campaign effort, each… continue reading Master Your Money With These Financial Literacy Workshops
By written by Jordan C. October 10, 2024 2
Are you an inventor, small business owner, or non-profit looking to better understand how to protect your business or invention? Do you want to learn what type of intellectual property will best… continue reading Free Workshop: Intellectual Property Basics at the Free Library
By written by Lonnie J. July 23, 2024 1
Small businesses and career professionals are invited to a Professional Development Day with the Free Library's Business Resource and Innovation Center . Join us on June 27, 2024, at… continue reading Take The Stage: Professional Development Day
By written by Lonnie J. June 24, 2024 1
This month, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) is celebrating and uplifting Black entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking achievements. Join us for one or both of our Black History… continue reading Black History Month at the Business Resource and Innovation Center
By written by Birch M. February 1, 2024
The holidays are a great time to support local businesses! No matter who you're shopping for this holiday season, Philly's commercial corridors are the perfect place to check off your… continue reading Shop Small in Philly for the Holidays
By written by Birch M. December 12, 2023
Are you an inventor, artist, entrepreneur, or small business owner interested in learning how to protect your idea and business assets? The Free Library of Philadelphia's Patent and… continue reading Patent and Trademark Resource Center Appointments Now Available
By written by Raymond W. November 3, 2023 1
October is National Women’s Small Business Month! Women business owners and entrepreneurs are invaluable to our economy and necessary for it to flourish and thrive. This month, and all… continue reading Women-Authored Books on Business and Entrepreneurship
By written by Birch M. October 16, 2023
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This month we’re highlighting 15 women-owned small businesses in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. From board games, to books,… continue reading 15 Philly Small Businesses To Support For National Women-Owned Small Business Month
By written by Birch M. October 10, 2023 1
August is National Black Business Month! Black business and non-profit professionals are integral to our economy and they contribute invaluable knowledge and skills to the companies for which they… continue reading Black-Authored Books on Business and Non-Profit Work
By written by Birch M. August 15, 2023
August is National Black Business Month! This August, we are highlighting a handful of Philly-based, Black-owned small businesses that are definitely worth checking out. From books, to coffee, to… continue reading Celebrating National Black Business Month: 20 Black-Owned Philly Gems
By written by Birch M. August 2, 2023 2
Pride month is a celebration of queer culture, joy, resilience, and strength. It's a reminder of how far the LGBTQ+ community has come and how far we still have to go. Workplace environments… continue reading Create an Inclusive Workplace With These LGBTQ+ Friendly Business Titles
By written by Birch M. June 14, 2023
June is Pride month , which makes it the perfect time to learn about and support local, LGBTQ-owned businesses. Philly queer-owned businesses have something for everyone, whether you’re… continue reading 5 Philly LGBTQ+ Owned Small Businesses To Support This Pride Month
By written by Birch M. June 7, 2023
The Business Resource and Innovation Center at the Free Library is excited to announce that Philadelphia Business Journal Online is now available to all library patrons! This valuable resource… continue reading Introducing: Philadelphia Business Journal Online
By written by Claire L. December 20, 2022 1
August is National Black Business Month ! Philadelphia is home to a wide array of Black-owned businesses, from art galleries to restaurants and so much more. Just how many Black-owned businesses… continue reading August is National Black Business Month
By written by Claire L. August 18, 2022
Have you ever wished you could find a resource that would practically write your business plan for you? Well, your wish has come true! Gale Small Business Builder is a step-by-step online planning… continue reading Business Librarian and Business Owner: Business Plans Made Easy with Gale Business Plan Builder
By written by Sharontina H. April 16, 2021 4
If you’ve been following our previous blog installments , then you will probably recall last month’s account of competitor copy-cat syndrome . We haven’t heard a word from this… continue reading Business Librarian to Business Owner: Do Your Research! Trademark Edition
By written by Sharontina H. March 22, 2021
Vanguard and the Free Library of Philadelphia will present a lively panel discussion in celebration of Women's History Month on Monday, March 22, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Sharon Hill, Ph.D.,… continue reading Women and Investing: A Panel Discussion in Celebration of Women’s History Month
By written by Joe S. March 16, 2021 1