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Social Venture Institute by SBN: Get a Scholarship ASAP!

Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur or looking to move up in your career, it’s essential to get more training.

That’s where the Sustainable Business Network’s Social Venture Institute comes in. The 11th annual institute action happens right here in Philly on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at the Hub Cira Center (2929 Arch).

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, you can meet new investors, business mentors, suppliers, and clients.

The intensive 2-day conference is dedicated to the “Triple Bottom Line” business model – focused on people, planet, and profit. Entrepreneurs will get help to create wealth through environmental responsibility and positive social impact in their communities.
Worried about extra costs? Grab one of the 80 scholarships available for minority-owned businesses. Scholarships are first come, first serve so apply today!

Social Venture Institute (SVI) 2013 – What You’ll Get

Join over 2000 entrepreneurs in the last decade sharing knowledge, experience, insights and networking with crucial connections in the Philadelphia region.
New additions and highlights of this year’s event include:
  • Marketing breakout sessions
  • Business resource expo
  • Social media help desk
  • “True Confessions” speakers including author and sustainable entrepreneur Judy Wicks & Michael K. Pearson, founder of Union Packaging.
  • Coaching & mentoring sessions to get one-on-one business advice
As usual, attendees will take part in networking activities and exercises, explore business challenges during dedicated breakout sessions, weigh in on real-life challenges of featured case studies, connect with vendors and resources at the business expo, and hear the trials and triumphs of local and national successful entrepreneurs.

Social Venture Institute guarantees an incredibly diverse audience by background, industry and stage of growth.   

Register online at Social Venture Institute’s ticket link.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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