Small Business Workshops
Workshops include roundtables, business briefings and educational seminars. These programs are issue-specific and structured with networking time before the program.
- Sponsorship Reach: 80 – 100 small business executives per workshop
- Date: September, October, December, January, March, June
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Owners Only
The Owners Only Series explores issues central to running a small business, from day-to-day operations to continued growth and development challenges. The Owners Only program is geared exclusively to small business owners, or their top management. At each program, knowledgeable speakers provide valuable insight into topics facing small business owners and encourage attendees to exchange ideas with their peers and develop their own best practices.
- Sponsorship Reach: Approximately 30 – 40 owners or decision makers from companies of 100 employees or less
- Date: November 2010, February 2011 and May 2011
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Supplier Network Series
Supplier Network is an educational and networking program series that prepares small to mid-sized businesses (vendor companies) to pursue bids from large companies and government agencies (supporting companies) and build relationships with regional procurement officers.
- Sponsorship Reach: 100 – 150 Chamber members per series
- Date: October, November, January, May, June
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Women in the Workforce
This event helps women professionals grow and develop their careers by learning from those who have already achieved success in their fields. The program features a panel of prominent female executives who discuss their own professional journeys and career ambitions while offering tips on networking, self-promotion, and mentoring.
- Sponsorship Reach: 100 – 125
- Date: December 2010
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Women Take Charge
Presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Business Journal, this event features prominent women professionals and their accomplishments in the business world. Past programs have focused on women as agents of change, women in politics, and the impact of women on consumer affairs.
- Sponsorship Reach: 150 – 250 women in the region’s business community
- Date: June 2011
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Young Professionals Network
As the premier organization of its kind in the region, The Young Professionals Network (YPN) of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce offers social networking, professional development, and volunteer opportunities to ambitious young professionals. Your sponsorship dollar will reach one of today’s most desired demographics, the young professional. This enthusiastic and receptive group represents the leaders and decision makers of tomorrow.
YPN Yearly Partner
As a yearly sponsor, your company will have a consistent presence in YPN’s programming. With high-visibility signage at every event, hosting opportunities, and your company logo on all print and web materials, this is the complete package to gain visibility with Greater Philadelphia’s young professionals.
- Sponsorship Reach: YPN has more than 1,100 members
- Date: 11 events throughout the year
YPN Networking Event Partner
At monthly events hosted in some of Greater Philadelphia’s premier hot spots, business leaders, public officials and industry experts provide insight into regional issues and share tips on career advancement. These programs give young professionals the opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and share common interests with their peers in a fun environment.
- Sponsorship Reach: 100 – 150 young professionals per event
- Date: Once per month
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Nonprofit Forums
With more than 450 nonprofit members, the Chamber offers two educational programs per year covering topics related to operational efficiency, marketing, and fundraising. Sponsoring one of these programs highlights your company as a civic-minded organization looking to support the growth of the nonprofit community.
- Sponsorship Reach: 40 – 60
- Date: November 2010 & May 2011
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VETWORK
VETWORK YOUR BUSINESS identifies Veteran-Owned Business owners (VOBs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business owners (SDVOBs) and connects them with the benefits and opportunities available to them. It is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers & the Procurement Technical Assistance Program.
- Sponsorship Reach: 50 – 75 Veteran-Owned Business representatives
- Date: November, March, May
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Family-Owned Business Series
This program aims to create new opportunities for the recognition, education and promotion of family-owned and closely held businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region.
- Sponsorship Reach: 200 – 250 family business owners and family business supporters
- Date: Spring 2011
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