Tagged Business Resource and Innovation Center
Take Your Nonprofit to the Next Level This Giving Tuesday
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. Following a powerful workshop helping…
Entry-Level Job Fair at Parkway Central Library on November 6 [SOLD OUT]
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) will be hosting The Workplace and PA…
Get Free Professional Headshots Done at the Library!
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 and Innovation Center hosts free headshot…
Master Your Money With These Financial Literacy Workshops
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 presented by professionals with…
Free Workshop: Intellectual Property Basics at the Free Library
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 fit your business? The BRIC and Patent…
Take The Stage: Professional Development Day
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 11:00 a.m. for the event hosted by…
Resources for Small Business Owners and Job Seekers
May is National Small Business Month , according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses in communities across the country. Like the Free Library of Philadelphia, small…
Foundation Directory Has Expanded
The Free Library’s most powerful grant-finding tool just got a lot easier to use. Before, to access the Library’s premier fundraising tool, Foundation Directory, you had to travel to the Parkway Central Library. Now you can…
Black History Month at the Business Resource and Innovation Center
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 Month programs in person on the Ground…
Social Services Offered by the Free Library
The Free Library is pleased to announce the addition of three full-time social workers to its Social Services roster. The newly formed Social Services team will provide open office hours in neighborhood libraries, lead…
Shop Small in Philly for the Holidays
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 list. What is a commercial corridor? Whether…
December is Write A Business Plan Month!
Did you know December is National Write a Business Plan Month? The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) is a great place to start your business planning journey. What is the BRIC? The BRIC is a department of the Free Library…
Patent and Trademark Resource Center Appointments Now Available
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 Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) is…
Women-Authored Books on Business and Entrepreneurship
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 months, we celebrate the women who strengthen…
15 Philly Small Businesses To Support For National Women-Owned Small Business Month
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, to baked goods, to graphic design, these…
Office Hours for Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs at the Library
The Business Resource and Innovation Center hosts several monthly events for business professionals and entrepreneurs, including free headshots , resume reviews, and office hours with experts. Read on to learn a bit more about two of…
Create an Inclusive Workplace With These LGBTQ+ Friendly Business Titles
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 can be an especially fraught place for…
Score Your Summer Job With the Help of Free Virtual Career Workshops
Summer is a great time to relax, go on vacation, discover a new passion, or enjoy the new weather — so now is the time to work on your professional goals to set your summer up for success! Check out upcoming virtual…
Spring Into a New Career With Free Virtual Career Workshops
Spring is the season of growth and renewal. Do your new goals include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the…
Start Your 2023 Career Goals with Free Virtual Career Workshops!
Do your New Year's Resolutions include getting a new job, pivoting to a new field, or learning some new skills? Check out upcoming virtual career workshops for jobseekers at the Free Library, brought to you by…