👋 Good afternoon, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 37,587professionals in the Greater Philly business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 17 Philadelphia Businesses Still Open After 100+ Years and Counting

👀 Philly Gen Zers don’t want to leave. They just don’t see a future here

📈 Philadelphia organizations that need Computer Software Support, Roof Replacement, Presort Mail Processing Services, Photography, Upgraded Conferencing System, and more

❤️ Apply for the 2026 Christmas Village Market Grant

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more

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Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community

• Philly’s new cruise port is ready for prime time (Read)

• The struggle to fill South Street’s glut of vacant storefronts (Read)

• Philly Gen Zers don’t want to leave. They just don’t see a future here (Read)

• 17 Philadelphia Businesses Still Open After 100+ Years and Counting (Read)

• Grocery Chains Battle for Scarce Real Estate in Philadelphia Neighborhoods (Read)

• Philadelphia social clubs and small businesses plead for legalization of skill game machines before October deadline (Read)

• Philly packaging company faces rising costs amid Canada tariffs, trade tensions (Read)

• Philadelphia Business Lending Network spotlight: PH Montilla Services & Finanta (Read)

• Manasquan merchants say Main Street construction is hurting summer business (Read)

• B2B Latino Connections: Inside GPHCC’s New Referral Network for Philly Entrepreneurs (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads for Philadelphia professionals

• Provide engineering, computer software support, and computer software development services to supplement and assist the PA Office of Administration (Link)

• Roof Replacement for three residences in Somerset, PA (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Polo Shirts at Mayor’s Office (Link)

• Presort Mail Processing Services for Commonwealth Executive Agencies (Link)

• Photography services needed at the Legal Services Division, Philadelphia, PA (Link)

• Upgraded Conferencing System 1101 Market Street 12th Floor Conference Rooms for the City of Philadelphia (Link)

• Construct New Office at Hills Creek State Park (Link)

• Sci Fayette Resident Roofing Project (Link)

• Mailroom office blinds needed at City of Philadelphia (Link)

• Biddle Hangar Door Preventative Maintenance & Repair needed at the Department Of Military And Veterans Affairs in Horsham Pa (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Philadelphia

• Apply for the 2026 Christmas Village Market Grant (Read)

• New Philadelphia graduates receive Tuscarawas library grants (More)

• Philadelphia Arts Program Distributes $27,000 in Grants to Mark Coltrane’s Centennial (More)

• Coltrane 100 Philly is giving away $27,000 to support local artists (More)

• Gov. Shapiro offers $10 million in grants to farmers whose crops were impacted by April freeze (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 8/29 The Speakeasy Presents: A Networking Experience (Register)

🤝 9/2 Connect. Network. Play. (Register)

🤝 9/2 September Business Advisory Council Meeting (Register)

🤝 9/3 CyberSpecialists: CyberConnect - Elevate Your Cybersecurity Career & Network - Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 9/3 SmallVentures: SmallBizNetworking & SmallBizConnect Summit - Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 9/4 Philadelphia Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/5 Practical Side Hustle & Networking in Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 9/9 FGI Philadelphia Member Meetup & Business Advice Workshop (Register)

🤝 9/10 2026 ICAN Philadelphia Small Business Mixer (Register)

🤝 9/11 Philadelphia Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 9/16 INSIDE HUSTLE: Philly Music Industry Networking & Info Events (Register)

🤝 9/21 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 9/25 Philadelphia AI Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 10/2 Philadelphia’s Premier Real Estate & Wellness Networking Experience (Register)

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 35,853 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Building a More Business Friendly Philadelphia

👀 Tech startups can apply to compete at the 2026 Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition

📈 Philadelphia organizations that need Printers & Scanners, a New Sign, Supplies, and more

❤️ Philly to give out grants of up to $100k through Curbside Appeal Program, State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications, and more

💼 Discover top jobs and talent in Greater Philadelphia

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community

• Building a More Business Friendly Philadelphia (Read)

• Tech startups can apply to compete at the 2026 Philadelphia Regional Startup World Cup Pitch Competition (Read)

• A New Vendor Support Team for Businesses Working with the City of Philadelphia (Read)

• Northern Liberties home to a growing number of LGBTQ+ businesses (Read)

• Philadelphia businesses roll out custom merch as World Cup crowds expected to boost economy (Read)

• City of Philadelphia seeks strategic partnership with Ghanaian logistics players (Read)

• Exclusive: Philly’s gender pay gap narrows, but racial disparities persist (Read)

• Philadelphia City Council bans carriage horse businesses (Read)

• Walmart delivery drones are coming to Philly (Read)

• Lenfest Institute’s Bet on Local News (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads for Philadelphia professionals

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Consultant Services for Leadership and Organizational Development (Link)

• Fleet Services of the City of Philadelphia needs Printers & Scanners (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs a New Sign For The Entrance To Horticultural Center (Link)

• Local organization wants to transform MacArthur Hall (Mac Hall) into a self sufficient, modern residential building capable of operating independently from the rest of the HVH campus (Link)

• This project proposes demolition of the existing structures and completion of required environmental remediation (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Food Vending Concession at JFK Plaza / Love Park (Link)

• Terminal D Holdroom Improvements - Mechanical(Federally Funded) (Link)

• OPS branded ceremony supplies (Link)

• OEM Water (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Philadelphia

• Philly to give out grants of up to $100k through Curbside Appeal Program (More)

• National Endowment for the Arts awards “Celebrating the Nation’s 250th Birthday with Music from U.S. Military Bands” grants - 33 grants ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 (More)

• State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: June 10 Update (More)

• Tuscarawas County YMCA awards $14,000 in scholarships to 9 local students (More)

• Kohl’s Donates $1 Million to Create Active Play and Wellness Spaces at Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide (More)

• Philadelphia passes $7.1B FY27 budget with major investments in safety, housing, jobs (More)

• How to find the best rates, grants during homebuying (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Philadelphia

🔥 A Business Development Manager in vivo is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $95K–$105K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Workday Business Development Leader is sought in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $151K–$281K yr (Apply)

👀 Ian Molish, a System Manager, Cardiology, is seeking healthcare management (Profile)

🔥 A Remote VP, Business Development is wanted in Philadelphia, PA, Pay is $150K–US$250K yr (Apply)

👀 Alex M., a Pool Supervisor, is seeking a full time position (Profile)

🔥 A Director Business Development Industrial Market, is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $152K–$228K yr (Apply)

👀 Timothy Chacko, a Customer Service Representative, is seeking a new opportunity (Profile)

🔥 A Senior Account Director Business Development in Biotech, is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $137K–$230K yr (Apply)

👀 Cameron Fattore, a Consultant Onboarding Specialist, is seeking work (Profile)

🔥 A Software Sales Representative is wanted in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $80K–$140K yr (Apply)

👀 Chris Thompson, a Value Stream Manager, is seeking new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Digital Sales Specialist of Central Lab is wanted in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $117K–$218K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Territory Sales Manager (Southern New Jersey/Pennsylvania), is needed in Philadelphia, PA, $75K–$150K yr (Apply)

🔥 An Outside Sales Representative, Tools Sales, is sought in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $70K–$90K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Senior BizDev Associate in Growth & Pipeline Builder is sought in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $70K–$90K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 6/15 Greater Philadelphia | The Collective Table...A Curated Networking Dinner (Register)

🤝 6/17 The Love Lab: Mom Your Business Juneteenth Mixer (Register)

🤝 6/18 Courtside & Cocktails Networking Happy Hour (Register)

🤝 6/18 Philadelphia Business Leaders (Register)

🤝 6/18HAPCO INAUGURATION and NETWORKING (Register)

🤝 6/23 Baker Tilly x YPE: Tax Credit Panel and Networking Event - 2026 Edition (Register)

🤝 6/25 Philadelphia Small Business Networking Mixer (Register)

🤝 7/3 Philadelphia Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 7/17 Philadelphia AI Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 7/23 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ+ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 7/23 Built to Last – Annual Summer International Business Networking Reception (Register)

🤝 8/1 ShopMaiWardrobe woman’s networking event (Register)

🤝 8/1 Power & Purpose Networking Mixer (Register)

🤝 9/21 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 32,484 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Philly Tech Week’s packed calendar brought new energy to the local tech scene

👀 Philadelphia250 pitch contest awards women entrepreneurs cash prizes in finals

📈 Philadelphia organizations that need Placement Services, Cloud Software, Promotional Items, creation and implementation of the CoC Process, and more

❤️ Philadelphia startup accelerators and incubators: a full guide for founders, Philadelphia launches $1M neighborhood grants, new app ahead of 2026 celebration

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Philadelphia

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community

• Philly Tech Week’s packed calendar brought new energy to the local tech scene (Read)

• Philadelphia250 pitch contest awards women entrepreneurs cash prizes in finals (Read)

• Philly suburb hotel prices on the upswing during PGA Championship week (Read)

• A Philly lawmaker’s bill would rein in utility profits: ‘The entire system is out of whack’ (Read)

• Waymo sits out Philadelphia City Council hearing as officials weigh self-driving car oversight (Read)

• Over 500 Leaders from Across More Than 50 Countries and Territories Attend 56th Annual World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum in Philadelphia (Read)

• Tiny Whole Foods Coming To Philly, With City’s First ‘Daily Shop’ (Read)

• Philly unveils parking crackdown near World Cup Fan Festival (Read)

• Market East’s Big Summer Experiment: Inside the Bid to Revive Philly’s Most Beleaguered Corridor (Read)

• Exyn Technologies goes public with a robot that maps where humans can’t (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads for Philadelphia professionals

• The Department of Human Services (DHS) in Philadelphia is seeking qualified Applicants to provide Group Home Care/ Residential Placement services. PROPOSED COMPENSATION: $400,000.00 (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs to purchase Tableau Cloud Software (Link)

• The Office of Homeless Services (OHS), as the Lead Agency for the Philadelphia Continuum of Care (CoC), is seeking a qualified consultant or consulting firm to support the creation and implementation of the CoC Process for FY26. This work will include aid with the Local Competition Process as well as the Consolidated App. (Link)

• The Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) needs Promotional items (Link)

• Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Software Licensing, Implementation and Support Services (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Philadelphia

• Calling all Philadelphia small business owners: Share your story to help Grow Philly (More)

• Barclays hosts annual Small Business Fair and Pitch Competition (More)

• How three Philly founders built through a tighter funding market (More)

• Philly says its clean energy campaign has generated $1.3B in investment, created more than 11,000 jobs (More)

• Philadelphia startup accelerators and incubators: a full guide for founders (More)

• Philadelphia launches $1M neighborhood grants, new app ahead of 2026 celebrations (More)

• 7 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses in PA (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Philadelphia

🔥 A Business Development Manager in Engineering Services is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $125K–$180K yr (Apply)

👀 Trisha Ravipati, a Site Reliability Engineer, is actively looking for remote jobs (Profile)

🔥A Business Development Manager of Cell Culture Services is wanted in Philadelphia. Pay is $103K–$150K yr (Apply)

👀 Michael Reitz, a consultant, is actively looking for work (Profile)

🔥 A Sr Business Development Director is sought is Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $100K–US$125K yr (Apply)

👀 Jacob Johnson, an Emerging Talent Intern, is seeking Winter/Summer 2025 SWE Internships (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development and Sales Territory Representative is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $100K–$110K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 5/20 INSIDE HUSTLE: Philly Music Industry Networking & Info Events (Register)

🤝 5/20 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 5/21 Greater Philadelphia ACRP Chapter May 2026 Networking Event (Register

🤝 5/28 Beyond the Hustle: The Business of Sports & Media (Register)

🤝 5/28 Philadelphia Small Business Networking Mixer (Register)

🤝 5/29 Philadelphia Healthcare, Pharma & Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/01 NICE Cybersecurity Career Ambassador Program - Networking Event (Register)

🤝 6/15 Greater Philadelphia | The Collective Table.A Curated Networking Dinner (Register)

🤝 6/23 Baker Tilly x YPE: Tax Credit Panel and Networking Event - 2026 Edition (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 32,414 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Stateside Live! Unveiling New $20M Expansion With Rooftop Bar, Beer Garden, and Concert Stage

👀 Vendors, Gig Workers, and Therapists Push Back on Philadelphia’s ‘Very Unfriendly’ Business Tax

🚗 Uber mounts 6-figure push against Philly rideshare tax

📈 Philadelphia organizations that are seeking Repair & Maintenance of Partitions, Annual Audit Services, Warehouse Space, Health Insurance Broker Services, and more

❤️ Philadelphia startup accelerators and incubators: a full guide for founders, Philadelphia launches $1M neighborhood grants, new app ahead of 2026 celebration

💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Philadelphia

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community

• Stateside Live! Unveiling New $20M Expansion With Rooftop Bar, Beer Garden, and Concert Stage (Read)

• Vendors, Gig Workers, and Therapists Push Back on Philadelphia’s ‘Very Unfriendly’ Business Tax (Read)

• Uber mounts 6-figure push against Philly rideshare tax (Read)

• AI and data analytics are helping Philadelphians buy homes — and hold onto them (Read)

• Philadelphia Housing Authority Purchases Olde Kensington Development in $49.1M Deal (Read)

• Citizens Bank Park to Undergo New $600 Million Renovation Project (Read)

• Philly weighs new limits on working with immigration agents (Read)

• Iron Hill Brewery reopening Center City Philadelphia location after bankruptcy (Read)

• Drexel’s Center City Medical Office Building Could Become 90 Apartments Under New Owner (Read)

• 15 Major Philly Landmarks To Host Free Hours, Special Events This Weekend (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads for Philadelphia professionals

• City of Philadelphia needs Repair & Maintenance of partitions (Link)

• DBHIDS is requesting proposals for annual audit services for the HealthChoices program (Link)

• Warehouse Space needed in Philadelphia, PA (Link)

• Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Health Insurance Broker Services (Link)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 business central software licensing, implementation services and support needed at a Philadelphia organization (Link)

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority requests proposals for an Injury Prevention Program (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Outddoor LED Digital Display Marquee (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Photographic & Audio Repairs (Link)

• A contractor is needed to provide seating for 600 employees and lunch accommodations for the Employee Recognition Day and Awards Ceremony in support of NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia, Office (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia startup accelerators and incubators: a full guide for founders (More)

• Philadelphia launches $1M neighborhood grants, new app ahead of 2026 celebrations (More)

• Philadelphians can visit the city’s museums for reduced rates this year after $7.6 million in grants (More)

• AI is making software cheap. That makes your data more valuable (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

💼 CAREERS

Hiring & Talent

Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Philadelphia

🔥 A Managing Director of Pharma Sales & Business Development is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $223K–$371K yr (Apply)

👀 Ember Kerstetter, a Software Developer Intern, is seeking an internship (Profile)

🔥 A Strategic Law Firm Business Development Manager is wanted in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $80K–$100K yr (Apply)

👀 John Czerwinski, a Contract Manager, is looking for new opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Manager is needed in Moorestown, NJ. Compensation is $120K–$180K yr (Apply)

👀 Holly Laine, a Customer Service Representative, is looking for opportunities (Profile)

🔥 A Business Development Manager of AI​/Cloud Solutions is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $100K–$140K yr (Apply)

🔥 Manager of Business Development Data Centers is needed in Philadelphia, PA. The compensation is $137K–$225K yr (Apply)

👀 Brijesh Patel, a Techmicra IT solutions, is actively seeking full-time work (Profile)

🔥 A Sales Account Representative with Training is wanted in Philadelphia, PA. Compensation is $75K–$150K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Treasury Sales Group Manager of Life Sciences is sought in Philadelphia, PA. $120K–$150K yr (Apply)

🔥 A Sales Manager is needed in Philadelphia, PA. Pay is $160K–$280K yr (Apply)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow

🤝 4/17 Philadelphia Law, Real Estate & Construction Networking Event (Register)

🤝 4/17 Pink Takeover (Business Networking Event) (Register)

🤝 4/21 Main Line Networking - Mix at Six (Register)

🤝 4/23 Mix & Mingle--Happy Hour Networking for Women (Register)

🤝 4/29 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree (Register)

🤝 5/1 Graduates: Ignite Your Future FirstFridayFair JobFair & Networking Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 5/5 Tech Networking Event by Ascent Valley in Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 5/5 Startup & Business Networking in Philadelphia (Register)

🤝 5/7 Network Connect at Wildfether Distilling (Register)

🤝 5/8 Philadelphia AI Tech & Finance Networking Event (Register)

🤝 5/20 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 6/15 Greater Philadelphia | The Collective Table.A Curated Networking Dinner (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 30,592 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses

👀 Security Checkpoint Changes Announced At Philadelphia Airport

📈 Philadelphia organizations seeking Injury Prevention Program, Outdoor LED Digital Display Marquee, Software Licensing, Photographic & Audio Repairs, and more

❤️ Philly hopes $1.8M makeover jumpstarts Market East revival

📱 Philly’s enterprise tech moment is now. Here’s how we want to seize it …

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Philadelphia Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community

• Philadelphia’s Open Streets report reveals massive benefits carless events have for Center City businesses (Read)

• Security Checkpoint Changes Announced At Philadelphia Airport (Read)

• Parker’s big $7B budget: More shelter beds and new fees on deliveries, ride shares (Read)

• Abandoned PA mines and waste‑heat recycling could make the state’s massive new data centers far more sustainable (Read)

• Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City (Read)

• Philadelphia Developer Expanding Fishtown Apartment Project After Securing $22M in Financing (Read)

• What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report (Read)

• How the Permit Navigator is simplifying Philadelphia’s permitting process (Read)

• Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy (Read)

• Uber Eats launches delivery robots in Philly (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads for Philadelphia businesses

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority requests proposals for an Injury Prevention Program (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Outddoor LED Digital Display Marquee (Link)

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 business central software licensing, implementation services and support needed at a Philadelphia organization (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Photographic & Audio Repairs (Link)

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Health Insurance Broker Services (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Office Supplies (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs an Identity Tracking Devices (Link)

• Police Department in Philadelphia needs Video Projectors, Accessories and Parts (Link)

• Ventilated Storage Cabinet & Cabinet Dolly needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• AV Equipment and Supplies needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office needs 5X7 COLOR PRINTS FROM SLIDES (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Philadelphia

• Philly hopes $1.8M makeover jumpstarts Market East revival (More)

• Philly’s enterprise tech moment is now. Here’s how we want to seize it (More)

• After 16 years at University City District, Matt Bergheiser is launching a worker-ownership energy venture (More)

• ‘Tires’ Production To Inject $24M In Philly-Area Economy, Officials Say (More)

• Pennsylvania clears delayed federal hurdle for $711M in broadband funds (More)

• Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans (More)

• Philly entrepreneurial support orgs every founder should know about (More)

• Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 3/14 Christian Singles Networking Meetup With Icebreaker Activities (Register)

🤝 3/16 Strategic Marketing for Small Businesses (Register)

🤝 3/18 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 3/20 Temple Sports Business Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/24 BHBC March Madness Networking Event (Register)

🤝 3/25 Women’s History Networking ‘26 (Register)

🤝 3/25 Philadelphia Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/26 NJ-HLA Business & Professional Networking Event (Register)

🤝 3/31 The Contract Lounge: A Business Networking Happy Hour - March (Register)

🤝 4/14 Embrace: Women’s Business Networking Lunch (Newark) (Register)

🤝 4/21 Main Line Networking - Mix at Six (Register)

🤝 4/23 Mix & Mingle--Happy Hour Networking for Women (Register)

🤝 5/07 Network Connect at Wildfether Distilling (Register)

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👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good afternoon, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 23,976 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Hefty taxes kick back in for small Philly businesses

👀 America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Health Insurance Broker Services, Office Supplies, Banking and Investment Services, and more

❤️ ‘Tires’ Production To Inject $24M In Philly-Area Economy, Pennsylvania clears delayed federal hurdle for $711M in broadband funds, and more…

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

First time reading? Sign up here

🍇 GRAPEVINE

Philadelphia Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community.

• Hefty taxes kick back in for small Philly businesses (Read)

• America’s Largest Privately Held Real Estate Brokerage Enters Philadelphia Market (Read)

• Montgomery County outlines new service model, housing aid, economic growth at 2026 State of the County (Read)

• FMC Posts $2.2 Billion Loss, Launches Strategic Review Including Possible Sale (Read)

• Philadelphia men repeatedly traveled to Minneapolis to carry out $3.5M housing fraud scheme (Read)

• Hamilton Lane Expands Headcount to Fuel Fast-Growing Business (Read)

• Thank You, Philadelphia: What Building REC Philly Taught Me About This City (Read)

• Planned South Philadelphia Stadium District Development Project, Opposed By Many, Unravels (Read)

• Shapiro takes aim at AI chatbots, data centers in $53B budget plan (Read)

• How Federal Cuts Are Transforming PA’s Solar Industry (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads and exclusive offers for Philadelphia businesses.

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Health Insurance Broker Services (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs Office Supplies (Link)

• A Philadelphia organization is seeking Banking and Investment Services (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs an Identity Tracking Devices (Link)

• Police Department in Philadelphia needs Video Projectors, Accessories and Parts (Link)

• Ventilated Storage Cabinet & Cabinet Dolly needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• AV Equipment and Supplies needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office needs 5X7 COLOR PRINTS FROM SLIDES (Link)

• On-Call Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Services for Windows (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Philadelphia.

• ‘Tires’ Production To Inject $24M In Philly-Area Economy, Officials Say (More)

• Pennsylvania clears delayed federal hurdle for $711M in broadband funds (More)

• Genentech grants $300k to Science Center to bring biotech breakthroughs to market faster (More)

• Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans (More)

• Philly entrepreneurial support orgs every founder should know about (More)

• Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 2/17 BNI Richboro Networking Meeting (Register)

🤝 2/19 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night (Register)

🤝 2/19 Delaware Blue Coats Sports & Entertainment Business Night (Register)

🤝 2/20 The Catholic Business Network of South Jersey February Meeting (Register)

🤝 2/24 NAAIA Philadelphia Black History Month Networking Mixer (Register)

🤝 2/24 Main Line Networking - Mix at Six (Register)

🤝 2/26 Wharton Health Care Business Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 2/26 SheConnects: A Curated Networking Experience for Women Entrepreneurs (Register)

🤝 2/27 i2n Scaling for Growth: Financials That Power Business Growth (Register)

🤝 2/28 February Business Book Club Meeting (Register)

🤝 3/01 She Builds Networking Pop-up (Register)

🤝 3/14 Christian Singles Networking Meetup With Icebreaker Activities (Register)

🤝 3/18 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 3/20 Temple Sports Business Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/25 Philadelphia Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/26 NJ-HLA Business & Professional Networking Event (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 21,536 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation

👀 How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Identity Tracking Devices, Video Projectors, Storage Cabinet & Cabinet Dolly, and more

❤️ hilly-headquartered virtual biotech Cantai Therapeutics raises $3M, IronPigs Charities Awards $80,018 in Community Grants to 27 Organizations, Pennsylvania children’s hospitals receive $30 million boost, and more…

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Philadelphia Business Buzz

A look inside the Philadelphia business community.

• Philadelphia Ranks Among Best Startup Cities in Nation as Funding Freeze Shows Signs of Thawing (Read)

• How Philadelphia merchants can get help paying for improvements, equipment, and security (Read)

• Tourists are set to boost Philly’s local businesses in 2026, with the city strategizing for long-term impact (Read)

• Philadelphia businesses slow to reopen after winter snowstorm (Read)

• What healthcare investors know about economic development (Read)

• Group launches 30‑day campaign to restore slavery exhibit at President’s House (Read)

• Deteriorated Philly Roads To Be Targeted For Repair Next Week: PennDOT (Read)

• Philadelphia business owner sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and tax evasion (Read)

• Breeze Airways adds service out of Atlantic City International Airport (Read)

• Why facial recognition technology has come to the Philly airport (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads and exclusive offers for Philadelphia businesses.

• City of Philadelphia needs an Identity Tracking Devices (Link)

• Police Department in Philadelphia needs Video Projectors, Accessories and Parts (Link)

• Ventilated Storage Cabinet & Cabinet Dolly needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• Department of Conservation and Natural Resources needs to Construct Woven Wire Deer Fencing (Link)

• AV Equipment and Supplies needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• The Department of General Services on behalf of Capitol Police Department needs to procure the required Panasonic Toughbook laptops (Link)

• Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office needs 5X7 COLOR PRINTS FROM SLIDES (Link)

• On-Call Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Services for Windows (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Philadelphia.

• Philly-headquartered virtual biotech Cantai Therapeutics raises $3M (More)

• Philadelphia Foundation Partners with Chobani and La Colombe on Community Impact Fund Grants in Philadelphia (More)

• IronPigs Charities Awards $80,018 in Community Grants to 27 Organizations (More)

• Pennsylvania children’s hospitals receive $30 million boost (More)

• Philly entrepreneurial support orgs every founder should know about (More)

• Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 1/31 Traders & Investors Networking Meetup (Register)

🤝 2/3 Winter International Business Networking: The Power of Purpose (Register)

🤝 2/04 Speed Networking | Philadelphia Business Professionals (Register)

🤝 2/19 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night (Register)

🤝 2/25 Philadelphia Big Business & Entrepreneur Professional Networking (Register)

🤝 2/26 Wharton Health Care Business Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/14 Christian Singles Networking Meetup With Icebreaker Activities (Register)

🤝 3/18 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly (Register)

🤝 3/20 Temple Sports Business Conference 2026 (Register)

🤝 3/25 Philadelphia Small Business Expo 2026 (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Happy New Year! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 20,117 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Philly to offer free tax services for small businesses

👀 Gritty’s salary might make you rethink your career choice

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for AV Equipment and Supplies, COLOR PRINTS, laptops, Fencing, Vertical Blinds, and more…

❤️ City provides $450,000 SBIR / STTR matching grants to support life sciences commercialization in Philadelphia

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Philadelphia Business Buzz

Inside the Greater Philadelphia business scene.

• Philly to offer free tax services for small businesses (Read)

• ‘Waiting for clarity’: Philadelphia region’s uncertain business climate tied to policy uncertainty (Read)

• Tourists are set to boost Philly’s local businesses in 2026, with the city strategizing for long-term impact (Read)

• Gritty’s salary might make you rethink your career choice (Read)

• Greater Philadelphia Will Be Among Hottest Housing Markets for 2026, Zillow Predicts (Read)

• Philadelphia leadership conference to highlight eds and meds hub (Read)

• Mayor Parker pitches Philly as a world-class events city at PCMA conference (Read)

• Philly hiring a consultant to support anti-violence nonprofits amid scrutiny (Read)

• Inside the Philadelphia Art Museum’s Epic Meltdown (Read)

• Philadelphia Fed Survey: Businesses Anticipate Mixed Economic Conditions in 2026 (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Sales leads and exclusive offers for Philadelphia businesses.

• City of Philadelphia Police Department needs Vertical Blinds (Link)

• Department of Conservation and Natural Resources needs to Construct Woven Wire Deer Fencing (Link)

• AV Equipment and Supplies needed at Philadelphia International Airport (Link)

• The Department of General Services on behalf of Capitol Police Department needs to procure the required Panasonic Toughbook laptops (Link)

• Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office needs 5X7 COLOR PRINTS FROM SLIDES (Link)

• On-Call Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Services for Windows (Link)

• Software, Supplies, Parts, Maintenance, Repairs and Services (Link)

• DCNR of Pennsylvania needs Dorm Room Renovations (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Tools, funding, and support that power growth in Philadelphia.

• City provides $450,000 SBIR / STTR matching grants to support life sciences commercialization in Philadelphia (More)

• Ladder Bio enters 2026 with a new CEO, a rebrand and a fresh $5.5M seed round (More)

• Philly entrepreneurial support orgs every founder should know about (More)

• Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google (More)

• Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announces $8.6 million in grants (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where Philadelphia professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 1/21 Media and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential (Register)

🤝 1/21 Philadelphia NetworkNite | Business Professionals | Speed Networking (Register)

🤝 1/21 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 1/22 Greater Philadelphia: Empower, Elevate and Evolve in 2026 (Register)

🤝 1/28 Sky View Connects with Center City Business Alliance (Register)

🤝 2/3 Winter International Business Networking: The Power of Purpose (Register)

🤝 2/19 Investor Connect: Pitch & Network Night (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 18,378 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Penn launches $10M StartUP fund to support university spinouts

👀 8 Companies Hiring in Greater Philadelphia

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for 14 Inch MacBook Pro, Modular Office, On-Call Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Services for Windows, XEROX TONER CARTRIDGES AND DRUMS, and more…

❤️ Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE

Philadelphia Business Buzz

A snapshot of what’s happening in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

• Penn launches $10M StartUP fund to support university spinouts (Read)

• 8 Companies Hiring in Greater Philadelphia (Read)

• Pa. attorney general sues defunct Philly salvage company for failing to refund clients for unfinished jobs (Read)

• Comcast Will Not Further Pursue Warner Bros. Discovery After Failed Bid (Read)

• Bots on Tinder Are Using Local References to Seduce Philadelphians (Read)

• How Philly’s snow drought is saving the state big bucks (Read)

• Philadelphia City Council approves outdoor dining expansion, targets reservation scalping (Read)

• Philly Restaurant’s Dish Among 23 Best In Nation, New York Times Says (Read)

• New Comcast Spectacor, Sixers arena plans remain a mystery (Read)

• VP Vance stops in Lehigh Valley to address economy ahead of midterm elections (Read)

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  📈 PIPELINE

  Sales & Marketing

  Your source for sales leads, discounts, and promotions in Philadelphia.

• Department of Planning & Development in Philadelphia needs 14 Inch MacBook Pro (Link)

• On-Call Inspection, Repair, Maintenance and Replacement Services for Windows (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs XEROX TONER CARTRIDGES AND DRUMS (Link)

• Northwest Transfer Station in Philadelphia, PA needs a Modular Office (Link)

• Software, Supplies, Parts, Maintenance, Repairs and Services (Link)

• DCNR of Pennsylvania needs Dorm Room Renovations (Link)

• A Philadelphia organization needs help conducting comprehensive job analyses to assess the job-relatedness of selection procedures, such as interviews, tests, and physical ability assessments (Link)

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  ❤️ BOOSTS

  Resources & Support

  Find the tools, websites, and grants that power your growth in Philadelphia.

• Penn AI program expands to more PA, NJ and DE schools with $1M from Google (More)

• Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announces $8.6 million in grants (More)

• Berks Organizations Included in PA Historical & Museum Commission Grants (More)

• Former Eagle surprises South Philly kids with $200 spree (More)

• Local Small Business Grants and Support (More)

📅 EVENTS

Business & Networking

Where you go to learn, connect, and grow with Philadelphia professionals.

🤝 12/18 AI & Tech Networking Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/18 Startup Pitch & Networking Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 01/06 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 01/21 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 17,946 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👀 Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone

👍 AI regulation in Philly is coming — here’s what it could mean for startups and city technology

⭐ Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Independence Mall Selective Repair and Renovations, Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Project, comprehensive job analyses, and more…

❤️ This shared-use kitchen space is helping food entrepreneurs grow their businesses, 7 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses in PA, and more ...

🔎 What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Philadelphia?

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone (Read)

• AI regulation in Philly is coming — here’s what it could mean for startups and city technology (Read)

• $100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center (Read)

• Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport Hotel Sold to Charlotte-Based Hospitality Company in $16M Deal (Read)

• Business Leaders speak out as corruption cripples the economy (Read)

• Phenom Earns Leader Ranking as AI Talent Intelligence Becomes Business Imperative (Read)

• Former business manager charged with stealing $1.1 million from suburban Philadelphia parish (Read)

• Transformative leader: Iola Harper wants to continue to help Philly businesses grow (Read)

• Gopuff Secures $250 Million as Instant-Commerce Leader Enters New Phase of Expansion (Read)

• Center City businesses report higher sales, more shoppers thanks to Open Streets (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Why AI Could Outperform You at Networking

Will AI replace professional networkers? The answer may surprise you.

During a recent virtual networking session on Zoom, three unexpected “attendees” appeared in my waiting room:

• Otter Notetaker

• Bob’s Notetaking Service

• AI Meeting Assistant

Yes… at a networking event!

Nice to meet you, Otter, Bob, and AI Meeting Assistant.

How can I help you today?

I guess networking isn’t just for humans anymore …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

Job growth remains positive overall; employment in Philadelphia has risen about 13.6% since 2020, outpacing the national average. At the same time, the unemployment rate in the city climbed to about 5.7 %, higher than the broader metro-area rate of 4.9 %.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Senior Director, Business Development, Circle Impact at Circle
  💵 $230K/yr - $285K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Business Development Manager - Life Sciences Projects at Endress+Hauser Group

  💵 $122K/yr - $187K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Regional Sales Director at BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC
  💵 $100K/yr - $175K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Malachi Solomon, Help Desk Technician

  👉 Looking for work |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Brian Bukenya, Admissions Officer, Clearing and Forwarding Agent

  👉 Seeking Employment |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Naveen Soppa, PetSmart, Retail Sales Associate

  👉 Looking for work |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Independence Mall Selective Repair and Renovations (Link)

• City of Philadelphia Request needs help with Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Project Northeast Philadelphia Airport (Link)

• County of Delaware Elevator Maintenance Program (Link)

• A Philadelphia organization needs help conducting comprehensive job analyses to assess the job-relatedness of selection procedures, such as interviews, tests, and physical ability assessments (Link)

• Erie Maritime Museum - Building and Infrastructure Improvements (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ❤️ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• This shared-use kitchen space is helping food entrepreneurs grow their businesses (More)

• 7 Resources for Minority-Owned Businesses in PA (More)

• DVLF’s TOY celebration to award grants to 14 LGBTQ+ organizations (More)

• SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program Targets Life‑Sciences Innovation (More)

• Quality Jobs Program Expands to Support Philadelphia Employment Opportunities (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Philadelphia?

1. Optimize Local Directories - Keep Google Business Profile and other local listings fully updated with accurate name, address, phone, hours, services, and website details.

2. Leverage Regional & Niche Directories – Get listed on neighborhood or industry-specific directories to improve visibility among local prospects.

3. Encourage Positive Reviews – Gather reviews on Google, Yelp, and other relevant platforms to boost local SEO and build trust with potential leads.

   More>>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business Events in Greater Philadelphia

🤝 12/01 Networking Mondays Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

💻 12/04 AI-Powered Business Planning Workshop Event | Zoom (Register)

💻 12/05 Mastering LinkedIn for Career & Business Success Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 12/07 Goats & Gather: A Provider Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/10 Christian Singles Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/10 Philly AND Networking Event | King of Prussia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/18 AI & Tech Networking Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/18 Startup Pitch & Networking Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 01/06 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 01/21 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 14,354 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👀 Business Ownership in Philadelphia and Other Major U.S. Cities

👍 Mayor Parker, Advisory Group Launch the Reimagining Market East Initiative a Bold Vision to Transform Market East

⭐ How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Snow Removal and Salt Spreading Services, Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Project, Building and Infrastructure Improvements, and more…

✅ Philadelphia’s $5 million Black businesses grant explained, Philadelphia region hunger, nutrition and food system support grants, and more ...

🔎 What are the top challenges of doing business in Philadelphia?

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• Business Ownership in Philadelphia and Other Major U.S. Cities (Read)

• Mayor Parker, Advisory Group Launch the Reimagining Market East Initiative a Bold Vision to Transform Market East (Read)

• Philly Trails Behind Other Metro Cities In Black-Business Ownership (Read)

• Military Veteran Shapes the Future of Small Business Development at Rutgers–Camden (Read)

• Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight (Read)

• Sallie Mae Launches Private Credit Strategic Partnership with KKR (Read)

• New Businesses Bring More Options to Drexel University Community (Read)

• WSFS CARES Foundation Provides $100,000 to Combat Rising Food Insecurity (Read)

• After 40 years, Philadelphia to stop discriminating against white male business owners (Read)

• Gopuff, the Instant Commerce Leader, Raises a $250 Million Funding Round Led by Eldridge Industries (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

It might not end up in the Guinness Book of Records (then again, who knows?), but I was thrilled to lead an event that delivered results unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

As the number of participants poured into my Netwinar on Zoom, I became increasingly nervous.

The Zoom waiting room kept ticking up… 37, 45, 56. My excitement suddenly turned to panic. Soon, sixty people were ready to log into my netwinar, and I knew Zoom only allowed 50 Advanced Polls.

This wasn’t your typical Zoom webinar with hundreds of attendees. This was a netwinar (“net winner” = part webinar + part networking) where every participant needed time to speak, connect, and complete their polls for each other.

Needless to say, I was in trouble …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

Here’s a quick update on the job market in Philadelphia, PA: The city has posted strong long‑term employment growth, with a 13.6 % increase in jobs from 2020 to 2024, outpacing the national average. However, more recently, signs of cooling are emerging: the unemployment rate in Philadelphia County climbed from 4.9 % in May to 5.7 % in July, and overall job openings are declining, pointing to a more cautious hiring climate.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Manager – Distributed Energy / Onsite Power at Kane Partners LLC
  💵 $110K/yr - $140K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Business Development VP / Sr Assoc - Philadelphia at Soul Equity Solutions
  💵 $200K/yr - $250K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Director-Strategic Partnerships and Growth at Reliance Matrix
  💵 $110K/yr - $146K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Cristina La Venuta, Data Entry Clerk, Alumni Records

  👉 Looking for employment |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Stuart Pellegrino, Sous Chef Four Seasons Hotel, Executive Chef

  👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Timothy Chacko, Customer Service Representative, Seller

  👉 Seeking new opportunities! |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• Snow Removal and Salt Spreading Services for Lebanon VA Medical Center (Link)

• The County of Delaware, Pennsylvania seeks Public Meeting, Boards, and Commission Management Software Requirement (Link)

• City of Philadelphia Request for Proposals for Distributed Solar Photovoltaic Project Northeast Philadelphia Airport (Link)

• Unofficial Bid Tab Erie Maritime Museum needs Building and Infrastructure Improvements (Link)

• The County of Delaware Preventative Maintenance of Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment (Link)

• City of Philadelphia needs PW Prequal Reconstruction, Relay Of Water Mains, & Construction Of Green In Cedar Ave (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia’s $5 million Black businesses grant explained (More)

• Philadelphia region hunger, nutrition and food system support grants (More)

• Select Greater Philadelphia Hosts “Bringing the World to PA” International Investment Tour (More)

• 2025 Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant Program Now Open! (More)

• Philadelphia Job Growth Report Shows 13.6% Increase Since 2020 (More)

• Philadelphia Christmas Village Market Grant Applications Open for 2025 (More)

• Philadelphia Department of Commerce Two‑day summit “helping businesses secure funding” (More)

• Office of Worker Protections Opens Community Outreach & Education Fund Applications (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

What are the top challenges of doing business in Philadelphia?

1. Financial Strain & Tight Margins – Over half of Philly businesses report poor or fair financial conditions, with flat or declining revenues and rising costs creating pressure on profitability.

2. Complex Regulatory & Tax Environment – Navigating licensing, zoning, and tax requirements in Philadelphia is time‑consuming and challenging, even for established businesses.

3. Workforce Challenges & Market Shifts – Local businesses face hiring difficulties due to labor constraints and must adapt to changing customer behavior, hybrid work trends, and uneven local demand.

   More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business Events in Greater Philadelphia

💻 Philadelphia Business Networking Event | Virtual (Register)

🤝 11/18 OutPro Meaningful LGBTQ Networking - Philly Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/18 Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley in Philadelphia Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/18 Startup Pitch & Networking Philadelphia Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/20 Networking Happy Hour at il Fiore Bryn Mawr - November Third Thursday Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/21 The Catholic Business Network of South Jersey November Meeting Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/16 Holiday Main Line Networking Live Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/18 Networking Coffee + Connecting, sponsored by Media Friendly to benefit AWA Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 01/06 Philadelphia Big Business And Entrepreneur Professional Networking Soiree Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving 13,633 professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Five things to know as an independent contractor working in Philadelphia

👀 Six Bucks County Companies Make List of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater Philadelphia

⭐ 3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Promotional Items, Loan Servicing Support, Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement Services for Garage Doors, and more…

✅ TD Charitable Foundation Opens Applications for $10M in Grants

🔎 Top tips for doing business in Philadelphia

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• Five things to know as an independent contractor working in Philadelphia (Read)

• Six Bucks County Companies Make List of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater Philadelphia (Read)

• Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken (Read)

• Exclusive: Link Logistics Sells Philly Portfolio for $121M (Read)

• Ohio Investment Firm Buys Quarry Center in Havertown for $80M (Read)

• 82% of Enterprise Leaders Now Use Generative AI Weekly, Multi-Year Wharton Study Finds, as Investment and ROI Continue to Build (Read)

• Gopuff Donating Up to $10 Million in Free Groceries to SNAP Recipients as Families Nationwide Prepare for Potential Lapse in Benefits (Read)

• ‘Shark Tank’ appearance lands fearless Alchemize Fightwear founder the $300K trifecta (Read)

• Rival Bros Coffee Nears $4 Million Fundraising Goal for Expansion (Read)

• Bank of America Partners with Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers on Youth Sports and Small Business Initiatives (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

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CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

The city experienced a solid post-pandemic recovery, with employment between 2020 and 2024 growing by about 13.6 %, surpassing the national average of 11.7 %. However, that growth has been concentrated in sectors like healthcare, social assistance, and hospitality. In contrast, more traditional office-occupying sectors (finance, real estate, insurance) have seen almost no growth since 2020, and downtown office vacancies remain above 20%.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Manager - Retail at E. & J. Gallo
  💵 $122K/yr - $183K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• VP of Business Development at RealREPP
  💵 $140K/yr - $160K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Rare Disease Sales Specialist at Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
  💵 $156K/yr - $202K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Krista Van Velzen, Associate Principal Lead Biostatistician, Senior Biostatistician

  👉 Actively looking for a Senior Biostatistician position |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Haryaksh Shah, Private Equity Summer Analyst, Summer Analyst

• 👉 Wharton undergraduate seeking finance opportunities |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Martina Bielecka, Resource Consultant, Customer Support Specialist

  👉 Looking for new opportunities! |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• City of Philadelphia needs Promotional Items Staff Polo Shirts at the City Commissioners’ Office (Link)

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority needs Maintenance, Repair and Replacement Services for Garage Doors (Link)

• PGCC Request for Proposals: Loan Servicing Support for Commercial Clean Energy Lending Programs (Link)

• Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) (Link)

• George’s Hill Pump Station Const and Belmont High Pump Replacement (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• TD Charitable Foundation Opens Applications for $10M in Grants (Read)

• Small Business Advantage Grant (More)

• Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund (More)

• Community College of Philadelphia Digital Equity Grant (More)

• Hurricane Melissa: West Philly shipping business helps those suffering in Jamaica (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

What are the top tips for doing business in Philadelphia?

1. Leverage Local Networks and Chambers

2. Take Advantage of City and State Incentives

3. Understand Local Taxes and Regulations

4. Build Community Relationships

5. Tap into the Region’s Talent and Innovation Ecosystem

   More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Philadelphia

🤝 11/13 Network Connect Hosted by Bronze Sponsor Baratz & Associates Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/17 NETWORKING MONDAYS Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/18 Main Line Networking Live Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/20 Tier One Network Fall Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

💻 11/20 Empowered Coach Referral Network- Virtual Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝 11/20 Women’s Business Networking Lunch Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/20 Business Networking Luncheon w/Guest Speaker Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/21 Open House Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Penn spends nearly $500 million annually with regional-based enterprises

⭐ Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

📈 Philadelphia organizations looking for Certified Payroll Software, comprehensive loan servicing, and more…

✅ Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant Program Now Open

🔎 Who are the top networkers in Philadelphia?

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• Penn spends nearly $500 million annually with regional-based enterprises (Read)

• Post Brothers Lands $170M for Piazza Alta Expansion in Northern Liberties (Read)

• Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M (Read)

• Wedding Venue and Adjacent Property Sold to Bensalem Landmark for $6.85M (Read)

• Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs historic executive order for Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) (Read)

• Three Chester County Companies Among Largest Family-Owned Businesses in Region (Read)

• Port of Philadelphia Acquires Coveted 152-Acre Mustin Yard for $90 Million (Read)

• Philly’s Regina Hairston on how local Black businesses can profit in 2026 (Read)

• Philadelphia Investing in Downtown Revitalization (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

The Philadelphia job market is showing signs of softening: the city’s unemployment rate rose to 5.7% in Q2 2025, significantly above both the state (4.6%) and U.S. (4.5%) averages. Employment gains continue to be concentrated in health care, social assistance, and professional/business services, while sectors like manufacturing and information struggle. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has nonetheless outpaced many peer metro areas, posting 13.6% employment growth since 2020, though downtown office vacancies remain elevated (around 20.4%).

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Federal Business Development Lead at Akicita Federal, LLC
  💵 $120K/yr - $145K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Sr. Director, Business Development & Sales Operations at Siemens Healthineers
  💵 $193K/yr - $290K/yr | 📍 Malvern, PA (Apply)

• Business Development Manager - Life Sciences Projects at Endress+Hauser Group
  💵 $122K/yr - $187K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Hin Wong, Technical Support Staff, iOS Developer

  👉 Help Desk Technician | Actively seeking |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Maxine Sherman, Salesforce Data and Process Manager, Collegiate Hospitality

  👉 Seeking New Position |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Ryan Cassidy, Fraud Specialist, Private Investigator

  👉 Looking to Work! |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• PGCC needs Certified Payroll Software (Link)

• The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp seeks one or more firms able to provide comprehensive loan servicing for commercial clean energy loan program (Link)

• FCC Allenwood Subsistence Form 10 Qtr 1 FY26 Combined Synopsis Solicitation (Link)

• WCU - Demo of Underutilized and Obsolete Bldgs (Link)

• Proprietary bearing material & design items (Link)

• Agriculture Building - Elevator Repair / Replacement (Link)

• Medical Marijuana Seed-to-Sale System (Link)

• Medium Duty Work Truck (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• Philadelphia Finance Veterans Launch $50M Community Bank Fund Through Epta Capital Management (Read)

• Business Funding Summit announced (More)

• Christmas Village Market Grant Application (More)

• Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant Program (More)

• Digital equity/broadband grant for West Philadelphia (More)

• Continuation/availability of the Ida Business Assistance Program (IBAP) (More)

• Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

Who are the top 10 networkers in Philadelphia?

1. Liz Dow - President & CEO, Leadership Philadelphia

2. Josh Kopelman - Founder, First Round Capital

3. Anne Bovaird Nevins - President, PIDC (Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation)

4. Geoff Di Masi - Co-Founder, Indy Hall

5. Yasmine Mustafa - Founder, Roar For Good

   More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Philadelphia

🤝 10/23 Women’s Networking Brunch, Presented by Closet Factory Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 10/25 Business Event: Q4 Power Play | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 10/29 Multi-Vertical Business Networking - Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 10/29 Philadelphia NetworkNite | Business Professionals | Speed Networking Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 10/30 AI & Tech Networking Philadelphia Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/07 The 32nd Wharton Africa Business Forum Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 11/08 Black Woman About Business EXPO Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

💻 11/12 Copy of The Art of Business Networking Event | Virtual (Register)

🤝 11/20 Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 12/03 Philadelphia Small Business Conference Event | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Announcing Philadelphia’s Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2025 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class

⭐ The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

📈Greater Philadelphia organizations looking for Lease of Office Space, Philadelphia Hotel Accommodations, Pest Management Services, PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES, and more…

✅ 2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Application Period Open

🔎 What are some of the successful niche businesses in Philadelphia?

📅 Register for Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• Announcing Philadelphia’s Smart Business Dealmaker Award Winners and 2025 Dealmakers Hall of Fame Class (Read)

• Philly’s workforce has rebounded post-pandemic, but companies are still avoiding the office (Read)

• Job growth is up in Philly, but many downtown offices remain vacant (Read)

• Small businesses in Philadelphia navigate tariffs, higher prices as holiday shopping season approaches (Read)

• City Council stands by controversial business curfew (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

The Cost of Undervaluing A Community

To attract new members, I made a pricing mistake that nearly killed the community I worked so hard to build. I undervalued my community and paid the price.

Before the pandemic, I created a space where people could truly connect.

I built a community that united people and fostered meaningful connections.

The community sparked thousands of sales leads, genuine connections, and personal referrals.

It thrived because members didn’t just participate and connect; they valued it deeply and poured their knowledge and energy back into it…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia's job market continues to demonstrate resilience and growth. Between 2020 and 2024, the city experienced a 13.6% increase in employment, surpassing the national average of 11.7% and outperforming peer cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. This rebound positions Philadelphia as a leader in post-pandemic job recovery.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Officer at UBS
  💵 $120K/yr - $160K/yr | 📍 Conshohocken, PA (Apply)

• Director, Omni Channel Activation at Bonduelle Americas
  💵 $160K/yr - $180K/yr | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Associate Director Commercial Leadership Development Program at Merck
  💵 $139.6K/yr - $219.7K/yr | 📍 North Wales, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Thaddeus Kielar, MBA, Sr. Director of Hospital Finance, Healthcare Accounting

  👉 Looking for a new opportunity |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Gail Jackson, Telecommunications Analyst, Technical Support Desk Supervisor

  👉 Looking for WFH position |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Brian Mason, Project Manager

  👉 Currently looking for my next opportunity |📍 Cherry Hill, NJ (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• The County of Delaware is seeking PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OFFICES (Link)

• Lease of Office Space within Philadelphia, PA (Link)

• Pest Management Services needed in Tobyhanna, PA (Link)

• Navy- Marine Week Philadelphia Hotel Accommodations (Link)

• The City of Philadelphia Police Department needs a software upgrade (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• The Catalyst Fund Fueling the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Philadelphia (More)

• 2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Application Period Opened August 1, 2025 (More)

• Finanta Receives $2.25 Million Grant From Truist Foundation (More)

KNOWLEDGE

🔎Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

What are some of the successful niche businesses in Philadelphia?

1. Yowie

2. Kampar Kitchen

3. Dre’s Homemade Water Ice

4. Indy Hall

5. Let's Chow

More >>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Philadelphia

💻 9/30 Philadelphia Business Networking Event | Virtual (Register)

🤝 10/8 Philadelphia Speed Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 10/29 Multi-Vertical Business Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, a local newsletter for professionals in the Greater Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 RealLIST Innovators 2025: 15 Philadelphians building the city’s future

⭐ Wait... What Do You Do Again?

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

✅ Greater Philadelphia organizations that are looking for Carpet Replacement, Software Upgrades, Graphic Art Decal Services, Website Design-Build Services, Software and Sustainment Support, and more…

📅 Register for upcoming Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• RealLIST Innovators 2025: 15 Philadelphians building the city’s future (Read)

• Philadelphia Business Owners Balk Against Curfew Bill (Read)

• Businesses brace for impact as SEPTA cuts begin (Read)

• See Which Philadelphia ZIP Code is Most Educated, According to New Census Data (Read)

• A major solar installer in Philly is ceasing most operations amid federal tax credit rollbacks (Read)

• For Philadelphia Latine business owners, passing down culture and business intertwine (Read)

• How AI Is Helping Retail Companies in Philadelphia Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency (Read)

• Old City businesses face challenges amid ongoing construction (Read)

• Amtrak launches faster ‘NextGen Acela' service along Northeast Corridor (Read)

• Abrams Realty Unveils New Plans for Washington Square West Site, Promising ‘Coolest Building in Philadelphia’ (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Wait... What Do You Do Again?

Few aspiring professionals or fledgling entrepreneurs can clearly define what they do and how they are different in one sentence. Here’s how to master it and why it matters.

There I was, at a business event in Rochester, NY, seated right next to billionaire Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and one of the world’s most successful business leaders.

A man who had invested millions into local startups and small businesses.

Since we were both from Rochester, I expected an instant connection.

But it never came.

I froze. I didn’t say a word…

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s job market is seeing mixed developments: Hanwha Group announced a $5 billion investment in the Philly Shipyard, expected to boost industrial jobs and economic growth. At the same time, Centre Square, the city’s largest office complex, is up for sale amid high vacancies and potential conversion, reflecting ongoing shifts in commercial real estate. Meanwhile, recent college graduates face affordability challenges, with starting salaries struggling to keep up with rising housing costs.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Manager/ Producer at Protecdiv, Inc
  💵 $100K–200K/yr. | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Sales, Channel - East VARs at Meter
  💵 $133K–180K/yr. | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Customer Solution Architect, Sales Acceleration at Siemens
  💵 $73K–126K/yr. | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Joe Calisti, Manager, Employee Relations

  👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Sade Bryant, Business Specialist & Patient Coordinator

  👉 Aspiring paralegal looking for employment opportunities in Philadelphia |📍 Philadelphia, PA (Profile)

• Charles B., Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

  👉 Looking forward to the next phase of my career! |📍 Warminster, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• The Philadelphia Parking Authority seeks Graphic Art Decal Services (Link)

• Carpet Replacement needed at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (Link)

• The City of Philadelphia Police Department needs a software upgrade (Link)

• Request for Information for HMMS Software and Sustainment Support from DCSO Philadelphia (Link)

• NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV seeks Network Attached Storage Drives Spares for VDR (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• Michelin chooses Philadelphia for its top awards ceremony (More)

• City of Philadelphia clarifies Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) policy to ease transition for businesses impacted by the exemption change (More)

• The Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant program provides creative entrepreneurs with small business consulting and $2,000 in critical financial resources to grow businesses and revenue (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

“What are five quirky business ideas that could work in Philadelphia?”

1. Cheesesteak Taste-Testing Tours 🥖🧀

2. Rocky-Themed Fitness & Photo Experience 🥊📸

3. Colonial Escape Rooms 🔑🏛️

4. Mummers Costume Studio & Rentals 🎭✨

5. Liberty Bell-Inspired Mini Golf ⛳🔔

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NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Philadelphia

🤝 9/4 Philadelphia NetworkNite | Speed Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 9/6 Philly Influencer Mixer Conference | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 9/17 1Philadelphia Fall Meetup | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great weekend!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/

👋 Good morning, Philadelphia! Welcome to The Philadelphia Networker, the local newsletter that connects professionals to what matters most in the Philadelphia business community.

In today’s issue:

💲What anyone doing business in Philly needs to know about estimated tax payments

👍23 Philadelphia Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Firms

🫂 The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human.

💼 Top Job Postings and Top Job Seekers in Philadelphia

✅ Greater Philadelphia organizations that are looking for Software Upgrades, Website Design-Build Services, Software and Sustainment Support, Network Attached Storage Drives and more…

📅 Register for upcoming Philadelphia networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

First time reading? Sign up here

COMMUNITY

🍇 The Philadelphia Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Philadelphia

• What anyone doing business in Philly needs to know about estimated tax payments (Read)

• 23 Philadelphia Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms (Read)

• Yet another homegrown biotech company is laying off Philly workers in a volatile market (Read)

• Securing First Jobs Proves Challenging for New College Graduates in Philadelphia (Read)

• Scoop: A new Rocky statue is coming to Philadelphia Airport (Read)

STRATEGY

⭐ Deep Dive

Human Kind. Be Both.

The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human. Kindness sparks connection. Humanity builds relationships.

After two decades of helping people connect and build relationships, I’ve discovered that one word captures the true heart of networking and human connection.

Humankind.

One word. Two meanings. Both matter.

In the traditional sense, humankind encompasses every person across time and place, bound together by the common threads of experience, emotion, and the human spirit.

It is the story of all people—past, present, and future—woven together by the shared experience of being human.

But it also reflects a way for people to be “human” and “kind” to others, which are two qualities at the heart of genuine networking and real connections.

In networking, “humankind” becomes a powerful catalyst for opportunity, growth, and lasting success.

Let’s take a closer look …

Read the Full Story >>

CAREERS

💼 Philadelphia at Work

Workplace Highlights in Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s job market is growing modestly, with total nonfarm employment up 1.3% year-over-year, driven largely by gains in education, health services, and government. However, entry-level opportunities remain tight, with recent college graduates facing low hiring rates and limited wage growth when adjusted for the city’s cost of living. White-collar job postings are declining as employers shift hiring to lower-cost regions, while retail development is focusing more on renovating existing properties rather than new construction.

🔥 TOP JOB POSTINGS

• Business Development Officer at UBS
  💵 $110K–157K/yr. | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Clinical Sales Associate at Intuitive Surgical
  💵 $166K–175K/yr. | 📍 Philadelphia, PA (Apply)

• Customer Success Manager at Siemens Healthineers
  💵 $116K–174K/yr. | 📍 Malvern, PA (Apply)

👀 TOP JOB SEEKERS

• Charles B., Senior Digital Marketing Specialist & Digital PR Coordinator

  👉 Looking forward to the next phase of my career! |📍 Warminster, PA (Profile)

• Mike Hartman, Regional Marketing Director & Sales Executive

  👉 Looking for next challenge |📍 Media, PA (Profile)

• Nicole (Falcone) M., Sales Representative, Customer Service & Marketing

  👉 Looking for Cultural Fit |📍 Southampton, PA (Profile)

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  SALES

  📈 Philadelphia Leads

  Who's Buying in Philadelphia Right Now?

• The City of Philadelphia Police Department needs a software upgrade (Link)

• The Philadelphia Energy Authority needs Website Design-Build Services (Link)

• Request for Information for HMMS Software and Sustainment Support from DCSO Philadelphia (Link)

• NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV seeks Network Attached Storage Drives Spares for VDR (Link)

• A Philadelphia organization needs an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Bypass Switches (Link)

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  SUPPORT

  ✅ Philadelphia Resources

  Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Philadelphia

• City of Philadelphia clarifies Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) policy to ease transition for businesses impacted by the exemption change (More)

• 2025 Small Business Advantage Grant Application Period Opens August 1, 2025 (More)

• Small Business Funding and Support Opportunities in Philadelphia (More)

KNOWLEDGE

👀 Philadelphia Insights

AI-Powered Business Trends & Tips for Philadelphia professionals

“What are the top 5 organizations to use when raising venture capital in Philadelphia?”

1. Dreamit Ventures

2. BioAdvance

3. MissionOG

4. Osage Venture Partners

5. Rittenhouse Ventures

More Details >>

NETWORKING

📅 Philadelphia Events

Top Business & Networking Events in Greater Philadelphia

🤝 8/20 Philadelphia NetworkNite | Speed Networking | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

💻 8/28 Philadelphia Business Networking Event | Virtual (Register)

🤝 8/28 AI Startup Networking Rooftop Happy Hour | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝 9/6 Philly Influencer Mixer Conference | Philadelphia, PA (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

Thank you for being part of our Philadelphia business community!

Have a great rest of the week!

- Mike

👀 WHERE TO FIND ME

• Substack: https://www.thestrategicnetworker.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-marcellus/

• X: https://twitter.com/TipclubInc

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipclub

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tipclub.inc/