Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia supports businesses in creating environmentally responsible practices and advocating for community-oriented economic development. The organization provides resources for education, advocacy, community building, and financing to facilitate the growth of sustainable businesses.

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia | 821 followers on LinkedIn. We are building a just, green, and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region.  | We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment.

Executive Director, Entrepreneur Works

Leslie Benoliel

Executive Director, The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Devi R.

Co-Founder and CEO at Cake Life Bake Shop

Nima Etemadi

Associate Director at the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Jared Michael Lowe

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Join us next Wednesday, October 23 for the Business of Civic Engagement: Election Essentials for Businesses program in partnership with B Local Philadelphia and Committee of Seventy ! Attendees will hear from Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and Pixel Parlor ’s Jenn Richey Nicholas as they share key insights into the upcoming 2024 General Election. This session will also provide businesses the opportunity to learn more about engaging staff and the local community during this election season. We look forward to seeing you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/enWMvrsr

Save the date for SBN’s 2024 Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 11 at Philadelphia Distilling! Join us for our annual holiday celebration and connect with local, values-driven businesses, allies, and supporters throughout Greater Philadelphia. Enjoy good company along with a variety of food, drinks, mocktails, and lively music as we toast to the successes from this year and look ahead to the next one. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Early Bird tickets are available now until November 8. Learn more and register through the link here: https://lnkd.in/e_jbx6Kc

🌿 We’re so excited to bring back our #FarmtoFork event, this time at #ForkRestaurant 🌾 Join us on Thursday, September 19, and experience a delicious four-course meal crafted by Fork’s Head Chef, featuring the best locally sourced ingredients from area farms. 🍽️ Enjoy cocktails, farm-fresh flavors, and an unforgettable evening. 🎟️ VIP Cocktail Hour kicks off at 5 PM, followed by dinner at 6 PM. Don’t miss out on this farm-to-table celebration! Tickets will sell out quickly, so get yours today! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e4zi2_S8 #SBNFarmtoFork #SustainableDining #PhillyEats

Join SBN on September 5th for our next Member Open House, hosted by The Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionery, for an evening of community, food, drinks! Guests can expect to hear from the team of The Franklin Fountain and Shane Confectionery, tour the spaces, and, as always, networking over refreshments with old and new SBN members. This event is open to SBN members and the greater community. Find more information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/eRcfitXu

We’re featured in Inc. Magazine ! In a recent feature, Ava Mandoli highlights how SBN’s 401K retirement plan, managed through Entrust Financial LLC , has helped to offer a more secure future for many small businesses within SBN’s network like Remark Glass . Our approach is not only helping local businesses but also providing a model for the rest of the country. Read the full story! https://lnkd.in/eCEE3w_r #RetirementSolutions #SmallBusiness #SustainableBusinesses #LocalEconomy #RetirementPlans #PhillySBN #FinancialSecurity #InnovativeThinking

Last month, SBN celebrated the longest day of the year with our first-ever Summer Solstice Social on June 20 at the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) Garden in Fishtown! Over 60+ business owners, community members, and area residents kicked off summer with us while savoring delicious fare from #TheHartofCatering , goodies from Philly Foodworks , and enjoyed refreshing drinks from Mural City Cellars pop-up bar, as well as grooved to live music provided by VPS Entertainment! The evening also featured remarks from Vicinity Energy 's Chief Sustainability Officer Matt O’ Malley and SBN’s Executive Director, Devi R. . Both Devi and Matt shared the importance of the #triplebottomline business model and supporting local businesses. SBN thanks all our sponsors and members for making this event a huge success!

$7.25—that’s PA’s current minimum wage, which hasn’t changed in 15 years and leaves many struggling to get by. Our commonwealth lags far behind neighboring states like New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and most of the country. We must work together to help raise PA’s minimum wage to a living wage, including the tipped wage, with annual adjustments for cost of living and inflation, to build a stronger, more equitable economy. See our latest guest commentary in The Philadelphia Citizen with Jude Husein and Samuel Jones of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United . https://lnkd.in/e2mJjtdA

SBN is thrilled to be featured in M&T's 2023 Sustainability Report! We applaud MTB 's commitment to sustainability and look forward to another strong year of partnership! Check out the full report linked below.

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