Entrepreneurship
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Newtown’s Nothing Bundt Cakes Owner Brings Flavor and Community Support
Roxanne Fitzgerald owns and operates two Nothing Bundt Cakes franchises, including in Newtown, the chain’s first in Pennsylvania, established in 2017, writes Madeline Marriott for Newtown City Lifestyle. Fitzgerald, a former pharmaceutical sales representative who left the workforce to spend time raising her three children, decided to open the Newtown store after discovering Nothing Bundt…
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As Founder and CEO of Two Philadelphia Companies, Jenny Rafeh is All About Service to Others
Moving to a new country and uprooting all you know can be a difficult ordeal for anyone, particularly during your teen years. That was the situation Jenny Rafeh found herself in. Twenty-seven years ago at 14, Rafeh and her family left Venezuela — where her parents previously immigrated to from Syria — and moved to…
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Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause Shares Insight as Shark Tank’s Biggest Success Story
As the region’s entrepreneurs prepare their pitches for Shark Tank, there’s no better inspiration than Wynnewood’s Aaron Krause, the show’s biggest success, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Krause launched the Scrub Daddy smiley-face sponge empire on Shark Tank back in 2012, ultimately landing a deal with investor Lori Greiner. Since then, Scrub Daddy has…
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Despite Federal Turmoil and Investor Pressure, Startup Founders Stay Committed to Philadelphia
Despite federal funding cuts and policy changes threatening startup financing, Philadelphia founders continue to grow their companies locally, even as investors pressure them to relocate, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. During a recent dinner celebrating the 2025 Philly RealLIST Startups, several entrepreneurs noted that many factors influence the decision to leave or expand outside a…
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This Local Nonprofit is Helping Support Philly’s Latina Entrepreneurs
Since it was launched four years ago, Philadelphia nonprofit Mujeres Que Inspiran has always strived to support and motivate Latina women in the region to start and/or grow their businesses, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. For Mujeres Que Inspiran president and founder Mayorie Paredes, the reasoning for launching the nonprofit was important. “Sometimes they feel…
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Philadelphia Startup ChompShop Sees Major Surge in Sales After ‘Shark Tank’ Episode Airs
Philadelphia startup ChompShop saw a major surge in sales as the Shark Tank episode that featured the company’s founders aired on November 15, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kausi Raman and Max Liechty went on the ABC show asking for a $250,000 investment for a 5 percent stake in ChompShop, valuing it…
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‘When Latino Businesses Thrive, the Entire Economy Benefits,’ Says GPHCC President and CEO
Change is an inevitable part of life, and while change can cause uncertainty for business owners, the ability to overcome them is a huge difference maker. In today’s society, we are seeing new immigration policies, rollbacks of diversity and inclusion initiatives, and tariffs. As business owners question just how much the current political climate will…
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Berwyn Entrepreneur Recognized in Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List
Berwyn-based entrepreneur Laura Taylor has been named to Inc.’s 2025 Female Founders 500 List, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Taylor is the founder of Mingle Mocktails, a line of non-alcoholic mocktails. Inc.’s Female Founders 500 list honors female entrepreneurs and business owners “making significant waves in business.” Honorees must be independently owned…
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CCEDC Partners with Penn State for LionCage 2025: A Year-Long Celebration of Innovation
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will support a second year of LionCage, an exciting pitch competition powered by Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n). This premier event showcases top entrepreneurs and startups from across southeastern Pennsylvania, offering them a platform to compete for funding, build connections, and gain…
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Philadelphia-Based Inclusive Makeup Brand Unveils Plans After Receiving $250K Investment
Pound Cake, the Philadelphia-based inclusive makeup brand, was recently selected as one of six fast-growing businesses to win a $250,000 investment from The Enterprise Center, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The company was started in October 2021 by co-founders Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez. It all started with Bell’s frustration of shopping for cosmetics as…
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This Philadelphia Entrepreneur Wants to Fix the Procurement Process, and New Funding Helps That
Tiffanie Stanard, a Philadelphia native and entrepreneur, is the founder of startup Stimulus. In launching the business, she wanted to fix the procurement process for both buyers and sellers, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. As someone who has worked both managing vendors for large corporations and as a consultant, Stanard has experience from both sides…
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Check Out These Black-Owned Businesses in Bucks County
Whether you’re searching for a special gift or craving a great burger, these Black-owned Bucks County businesses have you covered, according to a staff report from Visit Bucks County. Artisan bakery Mamie Colette in Newtown specializes in French viennoiserie. Its mission is to create joy for customers and team members, serve the community, and to…
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Local Entrepreneurs Will Have Chance to Pitch Business Ideas When ‘Shark Tank’ Comes to Philadelphia
Shark Tank, the ABC hit reality show, has announced that it will be coming to Philadelphia for a casting call in April, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hit show will be hosting a Season 17 opening casting event at Rivers Casino in Fishtown on Friday, April 11. The event is scheduled…
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Philadelphia’s New Initiative to Help Local Businesses Enhance Nighttime Safety Celebrates First Cohort
Philadelphia and the Department of Commerce recently launched the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program, a free initiative that helps local businesses enhance nighttime safety. Through the program, local businesses will become equipped with the best practices to do so through public safety training that address techniques to navigate challenges that nighttime business often face. This…
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Philadelphia Launches New $5M Fund to Help Accelerate Small Business Growth, Success Across the City
On Wednesday, February 5, the City of Philadelphia announced the launch of the Philadelphia Small Business Catalyst Fund, with the goal of facilitating small business growth in the city. The fund is a $5 million investment and is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s agenda to create economic opportunity for all, and is a cornerstone of…
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Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics Shuts Down After Losing Amazon Contract
Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics has had to close its doors after its contract with Amazon was abruptly terminated, affecting 110 workers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor notes that the January 10 closure was due to “unforeseeable business circumstances.”…
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Baltimore-Based Food Startup SIMPLi Moves Headquarters to Philadelphia
SIMPLi, the sustainable food startup born in Baltimore, has moved its headquarters to Philadelphia with eyes toward further expansion, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHL Inno. The fast-growing startup is known for selling organic pantry essentials, such as olive oil, quinoa, and various kinds of beans and salts. SIMPLi products, which are produced through supply chain…
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Debut Book by Lindsay Smith of Springfield Emphasizes Customer Experience
Business strategist Lindsay Smith of Springfield is looking to inspire local entrepreneurs and business leaders with her debut book, “No One Needs Another Company Mug.” The Cardinal O’Hara and LaSalle University graduate wanted to share her own business experiences and talk about the importance of customers relationships to build success, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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