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Our Impact<\/h1>
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Marking 20 years of building a just, green, and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n

Visioning Forward<\/h2>

Since our founding in 2001, SBN has helped thousands of local independent businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region to build profitable enterprises that serve the community, share wealth, and protect the environment.<\/h4>\n

In our 20-year strong commitment to improving businesses for good in our region and advancing triple bottom line practices, SBN supports and advocates for independent business owners’ needs today and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Our work has directly impacted local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region. Scroll through our timeline to see SBN’s milestones since 2001.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t
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The Beginning<\/div>

Judy Wicks invites local business owners to gather in her living room above the White Dog Cafe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sep 2002<\/div><\/div>
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Social Venture Institute<\/div>

SBN successfully launches the first Social Venture Institute, a powerful experience that connects emerging and established entrepreneurs to resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dec 2008<\/div><\/div>
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Green Economy Task Force<\/div>

Focused on policy and funding that drives green-collar job growth, green businesses and new technology, and job training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cGray to Green\u201d Report Released<\/div>

\u201cJumpstarting Private Investment in Green Stormwater Infrastructure\u201d by SBN Policy Fellow Sarah E. Francis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Jun 2010<\/div><\/div>
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\u201cCapturing the Storm\u201d Report Released<\/div>

\u201cProfits, Jobs, and Training in Philadelphia\u2019s Stormwater Industry\u201d The findings of this report led SBN to create the GSI Partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sep 2011<\/div><\/div>
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Taking Care of Business<\/div>

SBN embarked on a yearlong study of small businesses in Philadelphia to determine how the City can effectively support small business growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sep 2012<\/div><\/div>
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Benefit Corporation Legislation<\/div>

SBN is a key supporter in the passing of benefit corporation legislation in the state of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dec 2013<\/div><\/div>
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GSI Partners<\/div>

SBN launches the GSI Partners in response to Philadelphia\u2019s nationally-recognized stormwater management plan, Green City, Clean Waters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dec 2016<\/div><\/div>
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\u201cThe Economic Impact of Green City, Clean Waters: The First Five Years\u201d Report Released<\/div>

Findings show that GSI Partners conservatively represent an annual economic impact of almost $60 million within the City of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Jul 2018<\/div><\/div>
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\u201cLocal Procurement\u201d Report Released<\/div>

\u201cAn Evaluation of Barriers and Solutions from the Business Perspective\u201d highlights how a local, value-based approach to procurement and institutional purchasing is an effective way to advance the local business community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cBusiness Owner\u2019s Bill of Rights\u201d Released by the City<\/div>

First recommended in 2011 in SBN\u2019s Taking Care of Business report to address the needs of local businesses, the Business Owners\u2019 Bill of Rights sets the foundation for a new era for customer service by the city of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Dec 2019<\/div><\/div>
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\u201cVision for a Just, Green, and Thriving Local Economy\u201d Report Released<\/div>

SBN identifies twenty-five issues impacting the region\u2019s ability to achieve equitable, inclusive, climate resilient economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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