Philadelphia Business Groups
Do you want to take your business to the next level? Not just financially, but in your mindset, relationships, and faith, too? Faith Driven Entrepreneur Groups in Philadelphia are here to connect like-minded business leaders with one another. We’re creating space where you can gain valuable insights while also sharing your questions and hopes.
God has called entrepreneurs to create excellent businesses. But too often we lose sight of that goal because of stress, hustle, culture, and countless other distractions. Our business groups in Philadelphia are meeting a deep need for connection and support. We’re here to lift you up on your entrepreneurial journey.
You’re invited to join one of our Philadelphia business groups.
Over eight weeks, you’ll get to know other business owners and entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia area. Few business networking groups present such a unique opportunity—to explore the overlap between faith and business. But these conversations start with you. We’re calling all faith-driven entrepreneurs and professionals to hit the button below and sign up for our next group.
Learn More About Our Philadelphia Business Groups
Why are entrepreneurs so lonely? Theories are unlimited, but whatever the reason, the stats don’t lie—30% of business owners see isolation as a problem. And most entrepreneurs aren’t good at reaching out for help when they need it. Even when they do, many don’t know where to turn.
It’s time that entrepreneurs received the right kind of support. Venture capital can’t provide meaningful relationships with peers. Only community can do that.
Faith Driven Entrepreneur is creating communities where Philadelphia business owners can come together to share their hopes, dreams, and real-world experiences. You might be on the verge of bankruptcy. You might have just opened your fifth location. We want to hear all of your highs and lows.
Our business groups are practical, too. We dive into what it means to run an excellent enterprise and support employees well. Many of our participants have been in business for years and bring a wealth of insight to every conversation. This is professional networking like you’ve never experienced before.
3 Benefits of Attending a Philadelphia Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group
Learn to give back to your community
One of our deeply held values is generosity. Part of why entrepreneurs are so isolated is that they’re hyperfocused on profit. Profit is good and necessary, but sometimes our drive for profitability is rooted in selfishness. Our Philadelphia business groups prioritize generosity and discuss achievable methods for connecting to your local community.
Go beyond “water cooler” talk. Dive deep into business and faith topics.
In a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group, you’ll be challenged to talk about deep topics. What are you struggling with? How can we best serve our employees and customers in a Christ-like way? Are we making idols of money and success? This is the place where trusted allies are made and friendships are forged.
Become Acquainted with the Faith Driven Ecosystem
Faith Driven Entrepreneur doesn’t end with our business groups. We’re doing incredible work across industries and across continents. From annual conferences to accelerator resources, we’re leading the charge to create useful tools for entrepreneurs at all stages. In fact, we have hundreds of videos freely available on our website. Take a look!
How is a Philadelphia Business Group Structured?
Journey along with an 8-week group
If you’ve never been part of a Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group, then you’ll be joining one of our Foundation Groups. These groups provide an excellent introduction to what it means to be a faith driven entrepreneur without taking too much of your time. You’ll get to know your fellow participants, and you’re free to continue those relationships after the group ends.
Meet 10-15 other business owners in Philadelphia
Many people ask us if there is a cap to our Foundation Groups. We aim to have 10-15 participants regularly attend meetings. We also work hard to provide options that work for everyone. For example, groups meet in person and online, although in most cases we bring together people from the same city. Groups are never allowed to get too large. Everyone deserves a chance to give their opinion and engage in discussion.
Watch and discuss a short video once a week
We understand how awkward business groups can be when there are no discussion prompts. That’s why we created an eight-video series to help get the conversation started. Each video will inspire you with real-world entrepreneur stories and then our hosts, Henry Kaestner and JD Greear, will unpack tangible lessons on faith and work. Explore the entrepreneur video series here.
What’s the Cost to Join One of These Philadelphia Business Groups?
Faith Driven Entrepreneur is generously funded by donors and supporters. Volunteers also give of their time to lead our groups. This means business groups are free to join. Please know that our groups are not meant to be lead generators for your business. There are other networking communities better suited to that purpose. We firmly believe in a no-cost, no-catch commitment to these groups. That way, you can focus all of your attention on connection.
Checking the Temperature of the Philadelphia Business Environment
Philadelphia is one of the nation’s most historic cities. We learn about its role in the Revolutionary War in grade school and pay attention when one of its sports teams makes the playoffs. But Philadelphia is also a major economic hub in the Northeast.
The top four industries in Greater Philadelphia include life sciences, financial services, technology, and advanced manufacturing. Of course, what catches attention are household brand names, and Philadelphia has its fair share: Comcast, Dupont, Urban Outfitters, and many more.
The city is located in the densely populated Northeast with easy access to major metro areas like New York City, Boston, and DC. In fact, “Philadelphia has around 42,000 “super commuters” who travel to a different city once or twice a week for work, placing it in the top five cities for super-commuting.”
However, Philadelphia might be a difficult environment for small and midsize businesses. Recent studies show that Philadelphia had the fewest small and midsize business establishments per capita in 2016, the last year that cross-city data was available. Data also shows that smaller businesses have lower gross receipts, commercial credit ratings, and on-time payment ratings compared to similar cities across the nation.
So perhaps you’re struggling to achieve profitability in your small business. Or perhaps you’ve just left corporate America and are looking to begin a more personal venture. No matter where you find yourself in the Philadelphia business community, you need to take a look at our Philadelphia business groups.