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All Opportunities, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Field of Interest, Philadelphia

Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia

Mission:

The mission of the Sustainable Business Network is to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. The SBN of Greater Philadelphia accomplishes this by educating and growing a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policymakers and the public.

Service/Programs Offered:

Initiatives include the Buy Local Philly campaign, the Social Venture Institute, and the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Partners program. Through these and other undertakings, SBN works to connect consumers, independent businesses, and policymakers in making environmentally responsible decisions.

NOTE: Bryn Mawr students have organized Praxis III courses with the SBN in past years. Contact the Civic Engagement Office for more information.

Website: http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBNphillyFacebook

Contact: 215-922-7400, info@sbnphiladelphia.org

Location: 2401 Walnut Street Suite 206, Philadelphia, PA 19103

*This site is accessible via public transportation from the Bryn Mawr campus. Please see transportation reimbursement policy.

All Opportunities, Community Development, Field of Interest, Philadelphia

Next City

Mission:

Next City, formerly Next American City, is a non-profit media organization dedicated to connecting cities and informing the people who work to improve them, especially young emerging leaders.

Services/Programs Provided:

Next City provides daily coverage of public policy and current affairs from an urbanist perspective online at http://nextcity.org. In addition to online journalism, the organization produces events including an annual urban leadership conference.

Student Opportunities:

Get published! Next City welcomes stories on issues of urban sustainability that you feel passionate about and have thoroughly researched. Send pitches and writing samples to ariella@americancity.org. Submissions of photographs, illustrations, other art, or proposals for a reporting assignment can be addressed to tony@tonysmyrski.com.

NOTE: Bryn Mawr students have partnered with Next City on Praxis III courses, and summer internships are regularly offered, with applications opening in March in past years.

Website: https://nextcity.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nextcityorg

Contact: 267-239-0762, info@nextcity.org

Location: 1500 JFK Boulevard, #1220, Philadelphia PA 19102