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Executive Incubator at Delta Sigma Theta Conference
The students of the Executive Incubator Program literally took the stage front and center as the featured guests The Juanita Kidd Stout Youth Entrepreneurship Conference on Saturday, April 19, 2012.
Deloitte Impact Day – June 8, 2012
Deloitte Impact Day 2012
Deloitte Impact Day 2012 will be held on June 8 at The Enterprise Center and is open to high level MBEs only. Attendees will receive a confidential one-on-one strategic business consultation session with Deloitte consultants. Each session will last one hour. This is an invaluable opportunity to take advantage of Deloitte’s talent and expertise to solve your business issues.
Deloitte LLP is a global professional service firm with over 100 years of experience. Their consultants specialize in the following: strategy and operations, human resources and technology management. We are proud to bring Deloitte to TEC.
Sign Up for Your Consultation Today!
http://tecdeloitteimpactday.eventbrite.com/
Registration Details
- Once you have selected your time slot, you will have 45 minutes to complete the entire registration.
- To participate please complete the registration including the supplemental questions and provide payment.
Deloitte Impacy Day is brought to you by Deloitte, LLP, The Enterprise Center & The MBDA Business Center of Pennsylvania
Franchising Workshop
The Nuts and Bolts of Franchising
Opening and Operating a Successful Franchise in Today’s Economy
Philly Clean-Up Day 2012 a Success
Clean-Up Day 2012 a Success
Over 100 volunteers showed up for The Enterprise Center CDC’s Citywide Clean-Up Day, including our Community Leaders, Leaders for Success youth, and our partners at Drexel University, Ready Willing & Able, and Walnut Hill Community Association. We cleaned up the Walnut Hill Community Farm, Market Street, the Walnut Hill Community Playground, and a number of other blocks around Walnut Hill. We were joined by representatives from the City’s UnLitter Us Network. Thanks also to our partners at the City of Philadelphia and University City District for coordinating supplies and trash pickup.
For more information, please contact Allison Blansfield at ablansfield@theenterprisecenter.com / 215-895-4010.
Coming Soon! Center for Culinary Enterprises
The Enterprise Center CDC’s Center for Culinary Enterprises (CCE) project is currently under construction, with completion expected this summer and a grand opening scheduled for September 14th! The CCE will be one of the nation’s most comprehensive commercial kitchen centers, designed to be an engine for creating food-related jobs and businesses, and to provide resources to emerging food entrepreneurs in Philadelphia. The CCE is a 13,000+ square-foot project at 310 S. 48th Street, including three state-of-the-art commercial kitchens for rent to culinary entrepreneurs, the eKitchen Multimedia Learning Center, and retail spaces.
Visit www.philafood.net for more information on the Center for Culinary Enterprises.
Comcast Newsmakers Interviews The Enterprise Center’s Malyka Sankofa
Comcast Newsmakers interviewed The Enterprise Center’s Malyka Sankofa, Program Director of Youth Entrepreneurship about our youth entrepreneurship programs which include in school classes, our after school program and Summer TEC LAB Business and Leadership Camp.
Check out the video below and learn more about our youth entrepreneurship programming here:
Walnut Hill Community Farm Launches CSA Program
The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation recently launched the Neighborhood Foods CSA program–a dynamic partnership between two west Philadelphia urban farms: The Walnut Hill Community Farm and Urban Tree Connection’s Central Farm Site. We invite you to enjoy a season of quality fresh vegetables and fruits.
Visit www.westphillyfood.com for details.
As a member of the CSA program you are participating in a greater effort to support west Philadelphia communities that are struggling to overcome the hurdles to accessing fresh, affordable produce.
For more information, please contact Allison Blansfield at ablansfield@theenterprisecenter.com / 215-895-4010.
Save the Date – 7th annual Passing the Torch
Save the Date: Thursday October 4th, 2012 for the 7th annual Passing the Torch Awards Gala. The 7th Annual Passing the Torch takes place at The Enterprise Center on October 4th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
In it’s 7th year Passing the Torch will continue to celebrate the next generation of minority entrepreneurs. By honoring business men and women who are continuing the legacy their parents have built, The Enterprise Center salutes the entrepreneurial spirit and its ability to change lives.
Do you know the next Passing the Torch honoree? Submit a nomination form for the Legacy Award or James Brown Eternal Flame Legacy Award.
2012 Passing the Torch Honoree Nomination Form
For sponsorship opportunities and more information contact Carissa Jones at 215-895-4016 or via email at carissaj@theenterprisecenter.com.
Registration is Open for Summer TEC-LAB 2012
Summer TEC-LAB
Start leading now!
- Are you a middle school or high school student?
- Would you like to explore careers in business & leadership?
- Do you have a strong interest in community involvement?
- Are you ready to network with business leaders?
Summer TEC-LAB is a business & leadership camp, held every summer, that hosts up to 100 students ages 13-18 interested in maximizing their earning potential.
Summer TEC-LAB exposes students to informative speakers, case studies, group presentations, and fun interactive activities.
Meet Business Leaders in Various Lucrative Industries
Learn the Benefits of Understanding the World of Finance and Business.
Gain Leadership and Business Skills through Workshops & Fun Interactive Games
Experience the Value of Community Service on Walnut Hill’s Community Farm
The Summer TEC-LAB costs $50 and includes t-shirt and lunch. To register, fill out the Application Form or register online here.
For more information, contact Nafeesha Mays at 215-895-4051 or nafeesham@theenterprisecenter.com.
