GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM CONTINUES TO REACH ENTREPRENEURS

On April 26, 2014, 27 Philadelphia entrepreneurs graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses education program at the Community College of Philadelphia, bringing the total number of scholars to 78. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Community College of Philadelphia is a practical business education program that gives entrepreneurs valuable skills for growing their businesses, the opportunity to access financial capital, powerful networking opportunities and more, at absolutely no cost to participants.

Community College of Philadelphia is now accepting applications from eligible small business owners for the next Cohort of Scholars. Small business owners that have been in operation for at least two years, have a minimum of four employees and revenues between $150,000 and $4 million should take advantage of the upcoming information sessions listed below.

Upcoming Information Sessions

May 12, 2014

8:30-10:30am

The Sustainable Business Network

1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1855

Phila., PA 19103

RSVP to Chelsea@sbnphiladelphia.org or kcorrea@greaterphilachamber.com

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May 13, 2014

9:00am-10:30am

Community College of Philadelphia

Center for Business and Industry, RM C2-5

18^th and Callowhill Street

RSVP to 10KSB@ccp.edu

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May 22, 2014

9:00am-11:00am

Temple University Fox School of Business

Alter Hall, RM 744

RSVP to kcorrea@greaterphilachamber.com or MJewett@pahouse.net

Applications for the next education round are due June 9, 2014.

PIDC is a proud capital partner of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses in Philadelphia managing the 10,000 Small Businesses Loan Fund, which is generally available to any small businesses located, or planning to locate in Philadelphia. Funds can be used for working capital, machinery and equipment, building improvements, leasehold improvements, real estate acquisition and construction.

 For more information on the 10,000 Small Businesses education program please visit ccp.edu/10KSB . For more information on the 10,000 Small Businesses Loan please contact Chamor Hollinger at 215-496-8157 or chollinger@pidc-pa.org .