The Business of Civic Engagement: Election Essentials for Businesses

Join us for an enlightening training session on voter engagement for businesses on October 23, 2024, from 5:30-7pm via Zoom. This training is being held as part of The Business of Civic Engagement, a partnership between the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, Committee of Seventy, and B Local Philadelphia.

In this session, we will share key insights on the November 2024 election and provide businesses with tools to engage their staff and communities in local elections. The Committee of Seventy will lead an educational session on the 2024 General Election ballot, critical election deadlines, and best practices for businesses to participate in civic engagement.

Why attend?

• Gain insights on how to leverage your business's influence in the community.
• Learn about key races and deadlines for the November election.
• Receive actionable tips on how to engage your team and customers in the democratic process.

This program is free for SBN members and non-members.

Our Featured Speakers:

Jamie R. Gauthier represents West and Southwest Philadelphia as the City Councilmember for the Third District. Councilmember Jamie Gauthier fights for her constituents’ right to live with dignity and remain in the neighborhoods they’ve called home for decades. She is the only elected official in the City of Philadelphia with a planning degree, offering her a unique perspective on social and economic issues.

Jenn Richey Nicholas is the CEO of Pixel Parlor, Philadelphia’s only woman-owned, Certified B Corp branding and design studio. An experienced entrepreneur, creative director and artist, she fosters strategic partnerships, invests deeply in client relationships and communities, and attracts designers and creative thinkers who want to use their talent to support inspiring purpose-driven businesses and organizations. Jenn is a graduate of the renowned University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning and she currently serves as the chair of the development committee for the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia.

Date: Wednesday, October 23

Time: 5:30 – 7pm

Location: Virtual

**A Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees on Tuesday, October 22

This SBN program is a part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Lead support for Every Voice, Every Vote in 2024 and 2025 is provided by the William Penn Foundation with additional funding from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, Comcast NBC Universal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Henry L. Kimelman Family Foundation, Judy and Peter Leone, Arctos Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, 25th Century Foundation, and Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation. To learn more about the project and view a full list of supporters, visit www.everyvoice-everyvote.org. Editorial content is created independently of the project’s donors.