Last month in our social media blog, we put out an early holiday gift to our readers to help make holiday shopping a little easier, but we’re feeling extra generous this year! This December, we are highlighting some of our favorite organizations that support small business growth. If you are an entrepreneur, keep this list handy as a valuable resource, and stay tuned for more as we get closer to the New Year!
NAWBO, Greater Philadelphia Chapter
Founded in 1975, NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) is “the unified voice of over 9 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest growing segment of the economy.” NAWBO has chapters across the country, including Greater Philadelphia.
As the country’s premier women’s business organization, NAWBO helps to fuel personal, professional, and economic development for women entrepreneurs. They achieve this mission by building strategic alliances, transforming public policy to create an effective change in business culture, and strengthening the wealth creating capacity of organization members.
For more information on the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of NAWBO or to join, click here.
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has been “at the heart of good business for over 200 years,” bringing area businesses and civic leaders together to promote growth and create opportunity in our region. This organization has an amazing history, and what was founded to facilitate foreign trade for local shipping merchants has since grown into one of the world’s leading commerce organizations.
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has a commitment to diversity and inclusion, with local, state, and federal advocates working to advance a wide variety of initiatives that impact area businesses and our workforce. Members represent eleven counties, three states, and roughly 600,000 employees from thousands of member companies and organizations.
To learn more or to join The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, click here.
EMSDC
As the largest national organization whose certification is uniformly recognized by Corporate America, the National Minority Supplier Development Council has 23 regional affiliates across the country with more than 1,750 corporate members. EMSDC (The Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council) has served Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware for over 50 years.
EMSDC stimulates and supports economic development with minority-owned businesses (Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American), offering certified minority suppliers valuable resources to help their businesses grow and succeed. Benefits include access to educational programs, networking events, award opportunities, and connections to corporate buyers committed to initiating growth and opportunity through Supplier Diversity channels.
To learn more about EMSDC or to become a member, click here.
WBEC East
The motto of WEBC East (Women’s Business Enterprise Center) is, “Join forces. Succeed Together.” This organization is an advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh to Philadelphia), as well as Delaware and Southern New Jersey. WEBC EAST believes diversity promotes innovation, opens doors, and creates partnerships that fuel the economy.
WEBC East offers world-class certification for women-owned businesses. This certification is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands and government entities. Additional benefits include entrepreneurial training, counseling, and education courses, and networking opportunities to foster growth and business opportunities.
For more information on WBEC East, including resources for starting or growing a business or to become a member, click here.
As a woman-owned MBE headquartered in the greater Philadelphia area, Aliya Hammond Consulting is a proud member of all the organizations listed here. We offer social media marketing services across the US, including the launch of our latest addition, Video and Audiogram services! For more information, book a call with us today! Also, be sure to follow our social media blog to read Part 2 of this series, and click here to check out “Our Favorite Things 2022: Local Businesses to Shop This Holiday Season.”
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