Back to the Basics: B2B, Business Support & Scaling Your Creative Business

Join us this March for events helping creative businesses start, grow, and thrive during Creative & Nighttime Economy Month.

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce has designated the month of March as Creative and Nighttime Economy Month in Philadelphia. We are dedicated to supporting Philadelphia creatives through entrepreneurial education while promoting our growth in the arts, culture, and creative industries. Join the Department of Commerce, Creative Philadelphia, and partner organizations throughout the month for insightful discussions featuring industry leaders and specialists on topics that help creatives start, operate, and grow their businesses in Philadelphia.

Join us for the Back to the Basics: B2B, Business Support, and Scaling Your Creative Business panel discussion. This session is a convening designed to help creative businesses access resources, build connections, and learn the fundamentals of building a scalable, successful business. Attendees will engage with economic development partners who will offer practical insights on securing capital, procurement opportunities, workforce pipelines, and advisory services.

What to Expect:

• Explore capital options and business support resources from city and private-sector partners.
• Understand pipelines and operational strategies that support sustainable business growth.
• Build meaningful connections with ecosystem partners and peers.

This event is part of the 4th Annual Creative and Nighttime Economy Month, a citywide celebration elevating artists, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses as essential drivers of Philadelphia’s economy and identity.