THE WELCOMING CENTER FOR NEW PENNSYLVANIANS
Connecting immigrants, employers, & communities
The Welcoming Center expands the regional tax base by encouraging population growth, job creation, and entrepreneurship.
The Welcoming Center revitalizes struggling neighborhoods by helping small business owners on key commercial corridors.
The Welcoming Center connects Pennsylvania employers with legal, work-authorized immigrant jobseekers.
The Welcoming Center attracts international talent by bringing skilled immigrant professionals to Pennsylvania.
The Welcoming Center raises the region's international profile by attracting workers and businesses from around the world.
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The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians connects new arrivals to economic opportunities in our region so that they can successfully integrate into their new homeland. The result: A Shared Prosperity. Our clients find their economic footing and our region benefits from fresh talent and new consumers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 from 6:30-8 p.m., join the Welcoming Center and community partners at Blank Rome LLP for a Small Business Legal Clinic. Business owners can get advice on topics from commercial leases to trademarks. Registration is required. Call Karolyn Chamberlin at 215-557-2826.
OPPORTUNITY CALLS
Every month, the Welcoming Center sends a free announcement by phone to business owners all over Philadelphia. Our "Opportunity Call" includes 3-5 items, such as announcements about new workshops for business owners, free tax help, loan opportunities, etc.
LEARNING ENGLISH
English as a Second Language
Learning English is a key step in adapting to American life and becoming an active part of society. There is an ESL class waiting in your neighborhood.
One Penn Center, Suite 555, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Ph: (215) 557-2626 Fax:(215) 557-2825
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