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It’s time! PIDC’s November Newsletter is here. Get to know some of our clients and partners, find out how you can support small businesses this holiday season, and more. It's all here in our November wrap-up! Check it out now?? https://lnkd.in/evZYWwnt

Congratulations to the four Navy Yard life-science companies that were nominated for 2024 BioBuzz Awards: Adaptimmune, bioMérieux, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc., and WuXi Advanced Therapies! You can vote for them every day until December 13 here: https://lnkd.in/enkwA2Gd

This weekend officially kicks off the busiest shopping season of the year, with #BlackFriday and #SmallBusinessSaturday right around the corner. The holidays are not just a festive time of year—they’re also crucial for small businesses, offering you the chance to boost sales, attract new customers, and strengthen your business’s ties to your community. Having a solid plan in place is key to maximizing your success during the season of giving. That’s why PIDC created this comprehensive guide to prepare your small business for the holidays. From creative marketing ideas to tips on managing inventory, staffing, and customer service, we’ve got you covered for the year’s biggest sales season. Let’s make this holiday season your most successful yet.

El trauma intergeneracional ocurre cuando subconscientemente se transmiten traumas de generación en generación. En este taller, hablaremos de cómo se manifiesta el trauma intergeneracional, y cómo podemos usar nuestro conocimiento para romper el ciclo. Hablaremos también del choque intergeneracional y la importancia de la comunicación para mejorar el entendimiento en nuestras familias y comunidad. Regístrese hoy?? https://lnkd.in/etFvWySX

Angie Millan, owner of Angie's Auto Tags, is both a client and key partner in PIDC’s Business Builder Workshops en Espa?ol. “Attending PIDC workshops has been instrumental, offering new ideas and information I wouldn’t have found elsewhere,” said Millan. “These events also provide excellent networking opportunities, which have positively impacted both my personal and professional growth.” Read more??

Help us #campoutforhunger! We’re collecting canned food donations at the Navy Yard Philadelphia to help Philabundance end hunger in Philadelphia. Drop off your donation at our location. Learn more here ??

Get inspired by some of the small businesses in Philadelphia looking to join in the #SmallBusinessSaturday celebration. The Philadelphia Inquirer article has lots of ideas you can use to gear up for the biggest shopping season of the year. Read more about shopping small and remember to support local entrepreneurs this holiday season ?? https://lnkd.in/eXeeyHzu.

PIDC is proud to have a network of partners working together to ensure Philadelphia continues to attract business investment, development, and job creation by connecting you to resources that can help you reach your goals. One of these partners, ULI Philadelphia, is making a big impact across our city. ULI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to shaping the future of the built environment across the region, fostering transformative impact in our community, with chapters across the country. Their largest annual program, the Real Estate Forecast, is today! It is just one way to get more involved with ULI Philadelphia. Learn more ??

??Save the Date! #SmallBizSaturday is November 30th, a day to come together to support Philly's vibrant small business community. Whether you’re holiday shopping or grabbing a bite, remember that your support keeps our local businesses thriving. Mark your calendars and let’s make this Small Business Saturday one for the books! #AmexSBSChampion #ShopSmall #SmallBizSat

Now accepting applications for the next cohort of the Skills Initiative at the Navy Yard! Are you a Philadelphia resident looking to break into the life-sciences sector? Our workforce development program will provide you with training and help connect you with open roles at the Navy Yard-based company Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. You'll get paid to train! Learn more below. Deadline to apply is November 22, 2024, by 5 p.m.