Entrepreneurship
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Haverford Creators of Bleni Blends Score With Shark Tank Investors
Two Shark Tank investors are putting money up for a Haverford-based smoothie vending machine startup, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bleni Blends founders Peter and Stuart Shapiro appeared on Shark Tank Friday, hoping for a $250,000 investment with an offer to the investors of 6 percent of their self-funded company. The Shapiro brothers…
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Celebrate National Women’s History With Alisa Rose, SCORE Mentor
According to the World Economic Forum, 2023 will see a new form of entrepreneurship emerge–one that is “more diverse, more socially-minded, and not afraid to multi-hustle.” This new age of business ownership sounds like a perfect environment for women entrepreneurs who find their way to launch unique small businesses with an abundance of courage, tenacity,…
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Wynnewood Entrepreneurs of Healthy, Fruit-Based Beverage Point-of-Sale System to Pitch Their Tech on ‘Shark Tank’
Two local brothers are taking their beverage invention to the Mar. 31, edition of ABC’s Shark Tank. There, they’ll pitch Bleni Blends, a point-of-sale technology system that creates on-the-spot, fruit-based beverages for consumers on the go. The company has engaged Elysium Marketing Group, Ambler, for brand counsel surrounding Bleni Blends. More than Just a Vending…
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Bucks County Bakery Celebrates 30 Years of Business, as Well as Other Major Milestone
A popular biscotti maker in Bucks County is celebrating two major milestones in its business journey, having made its treats for three decades. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, just celebrated 30 years of business in their home area. They created a wide variety of flavors…
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SCORE Events in March Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE March events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business On March 28, from 10 to 11:15 AM, this program will provide an overview for building a marketing strategy that takes advantage of online tools to attract…
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With a Healthy Motive and $100, Tanika Casimir Created a Delco Skincare Line
It doesn’t seem possible to start a skincare and home goods brand with just $100, but that’s what Tanika Casimir did with Elizabeth Peyton Creations operating out of Springfield, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Casimir started creating products to give her mom some clean alternatives after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, eliminating…
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Ms. Pennsylvania 2023 Is Creating Opportunities for Women
Dina Daubenberger of Glen Mills is on a mission to help women become the best they can be, reports Mike Jerrick for Fox 29. This lawyer, ballroom dancer, and 2023 Ms. Pennsylvania winner has created three businesses toward that goal. In 2008, the custom design, resale business Ballroom Dress Rental allowed women to afford elegant…
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Darby Township Business Leader Sells Firm, Considers Legacy
The best thing that happened to Steven Bradley was getting cut from his ninth-grade basketball team, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bradley grew up in the majority Black community of Darby Township and still lives there today. Deprived of basketball, he put all his energy into his classes and he became class…
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Penncrest’s Bill Haley Sees 30 Years of Success With Allied Pixel
A Delaware County video production company started by Penncrest High School graduate Bill Haley is helping high school seniors figure out which college works best for them through personalized school videos, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. Allied Pixel, founded in 1993 by Bill Haley of Media is one of the world’s leading producers…
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Radnor Grad Looking to Expand His Unique Pizza Business
Muncho Pizza is a business concept from Adam Chain, a Radnor High School graduate, that combines a food truck, delivery service, and a pizzeria, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The heart of the business is delivering fresh and hot pizza quickly by partially baking it in the delivery truck. Chain rolled out his…
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Vera’s Water Ice Remains a Springfield Family Tradition
A 30-year institution in Springfield Township, Vera’s Water Ice, has a new owner, write Peg DeGRassa for the Daily Times. The popular water ice and ice cream shop will keep a tradition of opening on Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m., shortly before Springfield’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. The new owners are Rich Gallo, his wife…



































