"The Basics of Success When Doing Business with SEPTA"
SEPTA's informational seminar is intended to provide interested firms with basic tips for participating in SEPTA's procurement process. In addition to an open forum, firms will have the opportunity to have brief one-on-one meetings with buyers associated with the firms' specific areas of service/supply.
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Venue:
SEPTA Headquarters
1234 Market Street, Board Room (Mezzanine Level)
Info:
Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization Department
RSVP to Regina Cheely, 215-580-7278
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Minority Business Enterprise Council (MBEC) presents
"How to Survive 20 Years of Entrepreneurship"

This seminar will focus on MBEC-certified vendors who have been in business for 20 years or more. These business owners will discuss how they survived in a constantly changing business world.
Opportunities for questions and networking will follow the presentations.
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Venue:
One Parkway Building
1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor (Room 18-022)
Refreshments will be served.

RSVP to:
La Shawnda Ellison, 215-686-3872
Barbara Oliver, 215-686-6376
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University of Pennsylvania presents
"Using Technology to Do Business with Penn"
This workshop will focus on understanding how suppliers can develop a more strategic relationship with Penn. The University utilizes e-Procurement technologies to conduct business with its suppliers. The Penn Marketplace, Penn's private supplier exchange, enables targeted suppliers to offer online catalog content and Penn specific pricing information to Penn faculty and staff across campus. This simplified online ordering process makes the buying experience more efficient for buyers and promotes utilization of preferred suppliers. It's a win-win for both the seller and for the customer.
Penn is the first university to choose the SciQuest Incorporated diversity supplier enablement solution which helps targeted diversity and local community suppliers utilize content management tools and services necessary to enable online catalog content for the Penn Marketplace. This solution enables suppliers to electronically develop and maintain
their catalog content, which promotes increased business opportunity at Penn. That in turn benefits the institution. It's just good business.
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Venue:
Houston Hall, Ben Franklin Room
3417 Spruce Street
RSVP to:
Monica Jones, 215-898-6993 or monicajo@pobox.upenn.edu

Light refreshments will be served.
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Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC) presents
"An Evening of Business Opportunities"
MAC will present an event focused on fostering support for local business owners to build relationships between the multicultural business community and the hospitality industry, featuring one-on-one appointments.
Time:
Registration--5:30 PM
Appointments--6:00-7:00 PM
Reception immediately following
Venue: Hyatt Regency Penn's Landing Hotel
Info:
Nina D. Reese
Special Projects Manager--MAC
215.636.3478 or ninar@pcvb.org
RSVP required
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5:
Temple University Small Business Development Center
Entertainment & Community Education Center presents
"Networking and Relationship Building"
Networking and relationship building isn't a new idea. However, effective networking and relationship building opens doors to new opportunities, collaborations, new strategies and even new products and services which enhance and increase your bottom line. Networking and Relationship Building dramatically stimulates business growth.
With emphasis on style and content this seminar will provide you with tips and tools to effectively network and connect with business leaders. You will learn to develop best practices for partnering & strengthening alliances. This seminar will highlight the core values of relationships and present elements of communication. You will leave with tools to artfully cultivate long term working relationships that you can depend on to promote your business image and increase sales and revenues.
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM

Venue:
Temple SBDC
1509 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Presenter: Faye M. Fitz, C.P.M.
Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to: Temple SBDC Training Department, 215-204-3856 or
sbtrain@temple.edu

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Mitchell & Titus, LLP presents
"Starting a New Business"
This seminar will focus on the initial phases of starting a business, from developing a business plan, selecting the legal entity, finding a location, negotiating a lease, financing your business, setting up pricing structure for your goods & services, marketing, developing personnel policies/ procedures to considering fringe benefits for the employees.
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Venue:
Mitchell & Titus, LLP
1818 Market Street, 29th Floor
Presenter:
Mr. Wayne Leevy, CPA
Vice Chairman, Mitchell & Titus
NOTE: Seating is limited.
RSVP to: Denise Liburd, 215.561.7300 x 3319

Continental breakfast will be served.
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Drexel University presents
"The Bottom Line: Success is Within Your Reach"

with Reneé Amoore, President of the Amoore Group
Reneé Amoore's presentation will highlight her personal story and offer advice on starting a business, networking, being your own boss, available resources from local, state and federal government, and other tips on becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Venue:
LeBow College of Business
109 Matheson Hall
32nd & Markets Street
Reception will follow in the lobby of the Pearlstein Business Learning
Center (next door)
RSVP to: Lauren Hass, Program Coordinator/215-895-2376
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Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC)
presents "Celebrating 20 Years of Successful Small Businesses Meet
& Greet Forum"
This meet & greet forum will introduce attendees to some of PCDC's successful entrepreneurs from their loan portfolio to allow for open and honest dialogue on how you to can be a successful entrepreneur.
Speakers:
Darryl Boozer/Owner, Integrated Business Services
James Brown/Owner, Alpha Office Supplies
John Dawkins/Owner, McDonalds Franchises
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Venue:
PCDC Small Business Support Center
1315 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Reception immediately after.
Seating is limited.
RSVP to: Lenette DeLoatch, 215-790-2200
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6:
AFRICARIBE Micro Enterprise Network (AMEN) presents
"Establishing Small Immigrant Businesses in the USA:
Challenges & Opportunities"
Sessions will include presentations and discussions on overcoming some of the challenges of setting up immigrant businesses in the US; and maximizing available resources and opportunities. Speakers will include successful small business owners from the African, Caribbean, Hispanic and Asian communities.

The keynote Speaker at the luncheon session will be Mrs. Sarian Bouma, CEO of Capitol Hill Building Maintenance (CHBM). Mrs. Bouma is a self-made millionaire from Sierra Leonee who is successfully managing a cleaning business. Her company manages over 2,000,000 square feet of space, employs almost 200 loyal staff members and generates over $3,000,000 in annual sales. She will share her experience of starting a business in the USA and growing it into a multi-million dollar entity.
Time: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM
Venue:
International House

3701 Chestnut Street
Info:
Agatha C. Johnson
Founder & CEO, AMEN
(215) 248-2204
africaribe@aol.com
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"20th Annual MED Week Awards Dinner"
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Therman Evans
Time: 5-9 PM
Venue:
First District Plaza
3801 Market Street

Table of 10, $750.00 --Individual tickets, $80.00 per person
RSVP: Denise Liburd, 215-561-7300 x 3319
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7:
City of Philadelphia Commerce Department presents
“How En Vogue Are You?" (a fashion workshop)
Come out for an insightful look into the world of fashion. The guest
speakers have a combined 50+ years of industry experience and
training. Don't miss the opportunity for this engaging discussion on
behind the scene politics, trends and how to break into the highly
competitive industry of fashion.
Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Venue:
Clear Channel Radio
111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
RSVP to: Dawn K. Summerville, (215) 683-2036 or Dawn.Summerville@phila.gov