Monday, April 16th
12:00 – 1:30 pm | Idea Blast
Morgan Lewis, 1701 Market Street
Got an idea? Brainstorm in this interactive group session. This creative workshop will take entrepreneurs through the process of growing business ideas into real businesses.
2:00 – 4:00 pm | Getting Started in Business
University of the Arts, 401 South Broad Street (Room 100)
Starting your own business? Do you feel ready for the road ahead? Learn from business expert Michael Edmondson about how to prepare yourself for business ownership and improve your business know-how!
6:00 – 8:00 pm | Attracting Business Funders
University of the Arts, 401 South Broad Street (Room 100)
Need seed money to help your business grow and thrive? Learn about the different financing options to fund your business. Panelists from financial institutions and nonprofits discuss the many financing options like traditional business loans, SBA microloans, and community micro grants.
Tuesday, April 17th
1:30 – 3:30 pm | Business Marketing Strategy
Morgan Lewis, 1701 Market Street
Is your business idea valuable? Great products and services mean nothing if people are not aware of their value. The start-up marketing guru Nic Darling (Postgreen Homes) demonstrates how to use your media outlets to support your message.
6:00 – 7:30 pm | How to Start a Co-op
Finanta, 1301 North 2nd Street
Interested in starting a cooperative? Cooperatives can take many forms, from community initiatives to business ventures, but the message is the same: shared ownership. Learn from the experienced leaders in the Philadelphia Cooperative movement in this interactive workshop.
6:00 – 8:00 pm | Co-Working for Creatives
University of the Arts, 211 South Broad Street (Room 1106)
Are you a creative professional looking for an alternative to working in a large firm or out of your own home? Learn more about collaborative working environments for the creative class and the benefits they can provide to you.