Join the Department of Commerce, for our Coffee and Commerce event series! These events are designed to empower the growth of businesses with resources, knowledge and connections. Each session offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and specialists on key topics that will help them start, operate, and grow their businesses in Philadelphia.

Join us for an insightful session on the importance of Local Business Entity (LBE) Certification and discover how it can benefit your business. Learn how LBE Certification can open doors to new opportunities, strengthen your credibility, and help you access resources to grow.

The Mayor’s Office of Business Impact and Economic Advancement (BIEA), will lead this session to provide practical insights on how businesses can better reach customers, access capital, and connect with networking and professional development opportunities. You’ll also learn how BIEA supports local entrepreneurs with the tools and expertise needed to sustain and grow their businesses.

Topic: LBE Certification and What it Means for Your Business

Our Speakers:

Nadir Jones, Director Business Impact & Economic Advancement, Office of the Mayor

Darnell Thomas, Deputy Director, Office of the Mayor

Program Agenda:

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - Introductions and Welcome
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. - Presentation: The Importance of Local Business Entity (LBE) Certification
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. - Q&A and Breakout Session

Resource Partners

City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue
City of Philadelphia Procurement Department
Department of Commerce Mayor’s Business Action Team
Department of Commerce Office of Neighborhood Economic Development
Councilmember Cindy Bass District 8 Office
SEPTA Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Office
School District of Philadelphia
PGW Procurement Office
PIDC

For additional information, please email: and Leslie Acosta at leslie.acosta@phila.gov

Coffee and Commerce: LBE Certification and What it Means for Your Business