PIDC offers COVID 19 Restart Loan Program

The Restart Philadelphia Fund provides $25,000 – $250,000 of flexible financing to help small businesses meet the needs related to reopening after COVID-19. Small businesses can also utilize the financing to adapt business models to new conditions and opportunities as a result of COVID-19.

USE

Small businesses can now apply for flexible financing to fund working capital, inventory, technology upgrades, mobilization, re-hiring, and employee training. 

ELIGIBILITY

• Historically disadvantaged businesses (at least 50% of loans to be awarded)
• Businesses located in high-poverty and/or low-moderate income communities.*
• Small businesses with less than $5 million in annual revenue.

* Historically Disadvantaged businesses are at least 51% owned and operated by persons who are Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander because they have traditionally been discriminated against and disadvantaged when seeking financial services and financial products.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS

* Historically Disadvantaged businesses are at least 51% owned and operated by persons who are Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian American, or Pacific Islander because they have traditionally been discriminated against and disadvantaged when seeking financial services and financial products.

ABOUT PIDC

PIDC is a non-profit organization founded by the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in 1958. 

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Rest in peace, George Floyd

We join the nation in celebration of the life of George ” Perry” Floyd. We pray for peace and understanding for his friends and family during this most difficult time.

We send a word of encouragement to all those who have been harmed by injustice. We support you in the fight for peace, for hope, for justice.

We ask those of privilege to examine your actions. We further ask that you use your influence to create policies that will promote access, equality and equity to those less fortunate than you.

We at E-Region Enterprises will continue to champion for those who are unable to advocate for themselves. We will continue to work with community programs that foster generational wealth in underrepresented communities.

Praying for continuing hope and peace.

#BlackLivesMatter #ICantBreath #ChangeTheWorld #PrayerChangesThings

Bureau of Labor Statistics post national jobless numbers for April.

Kevin Hasset, White House Economic Advisor stated on Sunday, May 24, 2020 during an interview on CNN, “that unemployment rates could exceed 20% in the coming months as the country still suffers from the CoV2 pandemic.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment claims rose in every state and the District of Columbia. The agency is currently reporting a national unemployment rate of 14.7% based on April’s jobless rates. however the numbers published are expected to be higher due to data collection errors and misclassification.

Local impact. According to BLS.org, Pennylvania lost about about 130, 000 jobs in just one month as a response to Governor’s Wolf’s mandatory closing of non-essential workers. We are still awaiting a breakdown for Philadelphia and surrounding suburban counties numbers that will be published on June 3, 2020.

Future Outlook – Hasset’s anticipates a further increase, up to 20%, for May and June as Americans are still filing initial claims. He is hopeful that as nonessential businesses reopen that the unemployment rate will begin to decrease in July, but still anticipates double digit numbers through the 4Q 2020.

Memorial Day 2020

On this Memorial Day, we take a moment to reflect upon the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure our freedoms.

Although it is difficult, we ask you to continue to self-quarantine and should you have to out, please practice social distancing and wear masks.

Bloomberg brings his Campaign to Greater Philadelphia Suburbs

On February 22, 2020 Mike Bloomberg, Presidential Candidate opens four additional locations in Suburban Philadelphia. Bloomberg opened field offices in Media, Langhorne, West Chester, and Ardmore.

Hundreds showed up at the campaign office at 311 East Baltimore Pike, Media, PA to learn more about the Bloomberg campaign. Many in attendance, expressed their dismay of Joe Biden’s campaign performance. Many felt that Bernie Sanders message of socialism was not in their best interest and were disparately in need a champion to defeat the current resident of the White House.

Timothy L. O’Brien, Bloomberg’s Senior Advisor, was on hand to share Mike’s story, vision for the country and most importantly how Mike would give a better debate performance. O’Brien said “Mike debate performance was on the campaign…we take responsibility…we will do better.”

E-Region Enterprises volunteers with local STEM Leaders at Carver Elementary School’s 41st Annual Science Fair

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, parents, educators and STEM Leaders diverged on Academy of Natural Sciences, Drexel University to serve as judges for 41st Annual George Washington Carver Science Fair. The Science Fair is open to all, public, private, catholic and home-schooled students grades four through six.

The purpose of the event is to give student participants a format to display and discuss issues that are most concerning to them. Then to utilize the scientific method to find a solution.

Students were evaluated on six factors: the development of their research question; design and methodology; data collection, analysis & interpretation; creativity; poster presentation; and oral presentation.

Eileen Gadsden, Founder E-Region Enterprises, met with several students in the fourth grade who projects were centered around environmental concerns such as oil spills, beach erosion and plant life. “I was totally impressed and encouraged by with students passion for their respective projects. They had a real understanding of the their problem statements which enabled the students to effectively document and defended their results.”

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  Eileen Gadsden, MBA with Kym Grant-Horsey

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The students will be honored on Febraury 26th during an award ceremony for their great work. Upcoming event: Science Fair for secondary students will be held on March 11, 2020 at Temple University.

Don’t Call It a Comeback …

Its been three years since I have posted to this blog.  I paused from writing to take care of  my family following the devastating  loss of my mom, who courageously battled Ovarian Cancer. In thinking about what she wanted for my life, I believe that she would be disappointed to know that I was not fully engaged in life. So I am back, hoping the information that I share will help at least one.

The primary focus of this blog will to offer useful information for leaders in business and technology related disciples, career development and all things STEM.  Lastly, will provide information on upcoming technology and business events in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

In case you forget who we are (or if we have not had the pleasure to meet) E-Region Enterprises is a boutique strategy company that uses PIE  (performance, image and exposure) strategies to design solutions to promote our clients’ brand and increase revenues.

We have also partnered with JumpButton Studios to provide mobile applications and animation solutions.

Starting in 2018, we will be offering workshops to help side-hustlers, start-ups and small businesses develop the tactical and strategic skills they need to run successful ventures.

For complimentary one-hour consulting on small business strategy and/or our animation services, please free to contact our offices.

Also, please follow us on twitter: @eileengadsden and @jumpbuttonstudios.

Looking forward to learning and sharing with you,

Eileen

 

 

Please welcome BDPA PHL newest Corporate Partner: OSIsoft LLC

BDPA  is a professional organization that uses its influence in the community to ” Advance Careers from the Classroom to the Boardroom” by providing training, scholarships, mentors, and job opportunities for its members and others who are interested in pursuing IT and other STEM related careers. “BDPA (45 chapters nationwide) could not accomplish this mission without the dedicated support of our coproate parnters.” Eileen Gadsden, Philadelphia Chapter President.

Hilton adds a new brand “Curio” to its already impressive portfolio

On June 2, 2014, Hilton Worldwide announced its newest brand “Curio” to the Hilton Family of Hotels.  This  move will increase Hilton Worldwide’s portfolio to eleven world-class brands. The Curio Collection was created for “travelers who seek local discovery and authentic experiences” (see official press release).   Each hotel in the “Collection” will be carefully selected four to five-star hotels.  The only thing this collection will have in common is how distinctly different each property will be.

The goal of the new brand is to provide Hilton a competitive advantage in the hospitality industry (competitors Marriott and Starwood) by offering guests a truly unique experience and allowing hotel owners to leverage Hilton’s scale, scope and expertise while maintaining the character of their property. Guests staying at Curio hotels will be able to earn and redeem points from the Hilton HHonors loyalty program.

Letters of intent have been signed by properties by SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; the Sam Houston Hotel in Houston; Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, South Dakota; the Franklin Hotel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and an unnamed hotel development in Portland, Oregon.

SBA supports Veteran-Owned Business

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, we honor those men and women who have bravely served in the Armed Forces. Please take a moment to remember the fallen and those who continue to serve.

The SBA, is committed to helping service men and women transition from military life to the business world by providing a full range of services for start-ups and existing ventures.

Financing for Veteran-Owned Businesses:

• Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan
• Loans and Grants Search Tool

Small Business Assistance:

• Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup
• Veterans Business Outreach Centers
• Office of Veterans Business Development
• National Veterans Business Development Conference & Expo
• Business Resources for People with Disabilities

To see a full list of services, please visit the SBA.gov