January Free Events for Small Businesses

The following are free local events open to residents and small business owners

Police Section Area (PSA) Meeting - https://j.mp/ppd2nd
January 10 – 7-8pm
7040 Oxford Ave
Discuss local issues with the district police

SCORE Volunteer Training - https://conta.cc/2PVR3tt
January 25 – 9:00-11:00am
Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Ave, Phila. PA
Drop in from 9 -11 AM to learn how to use your skills and experience to offer advice to help small businesses succeed

Castor, Bustleton & Cottman Business Association Meeting - https://goo.gl/edF3NZ
January 28 – 6-7pm
2210 Cottman Ave
Discuss issues, discover growth opportunities, plan promotional events, and network with local businesses

Social Media Strategy - https://ccp.edu/powerup
January 29 – 5:30-8:00pm
Community College of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Center
12901 Townsend Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Learn how to develop an effective social media strategy that will engage customers

Temple Small Business Roundtable - More information
Tuesday January 29, 2019 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8025 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 200, Philadelphia PA 19152-3031
Considering starting a business but not sure where to start? This FREE event is for you hosted by the Temple Small Business Development Center. Network with fellow aspiring entrepreneurs and learn from our expert panel who will address challenges faced by small business owners.
Training Topics: Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning
Registration Deadline: 1/29/2019 8:00 AM (EST)

#StorefrontShine Competition
January 1 - January 25
Customers can nominate your business in a clean storefront competition this month. Votes are submitted through social media with the tag #storefrontshine. Voting ends January 25. Winners will receive a free installation of string lights for February through March.