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Pitching Your Business! Host: Michelle Snow Guest expert: Dr. Dan Young Join the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at the Free Library of Philadelphia for a learning session focused on strategies for presenting and pitching your business ideas. Small business owners often need to present their ideas in a variety of settings, from community meetings to professional opportunities. This session will introduce practical techniques for communicating your business ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion, ask questions, and explore resources available through BRIC to support small business development. The workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Snacks will be served. *Registration is preferred but not required* 03/18/26, 10:30 A.M. - Parkway Central Library

The City of Philadelphia#39;s Mayor#39;s Business Action Team (MBAT) is here to answer your business questions! MBAT is the one-stop shop for Philadelphia business owners and entrepreneurs. We#39;re partnering up to host office hours with Business Services Managers. They are the first point of contact for Philadelphia businesses assisting with navigating through city processes. MBAT helps all businesses from launch to expansion. You can ask us things like: How do I register my business? I have my Employer Identification Number (EIN). Isn't this the same as the City Tax Account number? What is a BIRT and why do I need this? Is the Commercial Activity License the same as the Business Privilege License? What grants are available for new businesses? How do I set up an LLC and get an EIN number? I conducted market research at the BRIC. What is the best way to utilize those resources?​ Office hours are in person from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the ground floor of the BRIC. There is no pre-registration for this event, and questions are limited to fifteen minutes. Service is first-come, first-served. The last person will be seen no later than 3:45 p.m. 03/19/26, 2:00 P.M. - Parkway Central Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with resume development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLinkreg; Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 03/24/26, 2:00 P.M. - Parkway Central Library

Celebrating Women Across our Philadelphia Utilities PECO Network of Exelon Women The Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation celebrate Women#39;s History Month! Join us for an informal career fair in the Free Library Main Lobby with workforce development partners across the region and an inspiring panel on the 4th floor spotlighting women leaders from PECO, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), and Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) as they share their journeys, challenges, and successes in careers where women have been historically underrepresented. 03/25/26, 2:30 P.M. - Parkway Central Library

Have a question to ask a legal professional about patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets? Entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, artists and inventors: you can reserve an appointment to attend free consultations with the University of Pennsylvania Law School Intellectual Property Clinic. Student Counselors (together with their supervising attorney) can answer your questions about intellectual property, for example: how to protect inventions and innovations, safeguard a product name, investigate whether you might be infringing someone else#39;s patent, navigate relationships with outside parties over content, use an NDA, and much more! The consultations will be in 45 minute blocks between 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Advanced registration is required as space is very limited and requesting a spot does not guarantee being seen. All attendees must be confirmed and scheduled to a specific timeslot. A computer that can connect to Zoom is required. A Zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event. To be considered for this FREE opportunity, please click here. 04/07/26, 4:00 P.M. - Parkway Central Library