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Join SBN Contact Us Subscribe to Our Newsletter Calendar Blog Job Board Member Login Who We Are SBN’s 20th Anniversary About SBN Mission, Vision, Values Our Team Board of Directors What We Do Programs Initiatives SBN’s 401K Retirement Plan Government Relations Signature Events Events / Calendar Institutional Partners SBN’s Food Saver Challenge Membership Benefits Eligibility Join SBN Find Triple Bottom-Line Business Member Stories Get Involved Why Local Find a Job Attend an Event Make a Donation Become a Sponsor Directory Donate Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia We are building a just, green, and thriving economy in the region. How do businesses benefit from membership? Why support a local economy? Our Vision We envision a future where businesses are investors in the quality of life for all citizens. We challenge and support the business community to build profitable enterprises that serve community needs, share wealth, and protect the environment. See our 2023 Impact Report and Updated Strategic Plan and Results Framework ! Learn More In the News May 6, 2024 SBN Crowns Crust Vegan Bakery Champion During Food Saver Challenge Closing Ceremony Learn More Mar 8, 2024 Celebrate Women’s History Month with Women-Owned Local Businesses Learn More Feb 13, 2024 SBN Releases 2023 Impact Report & Updated Strategic Plan Learn More What We Do Government Relations We are the region’s only advocacy and membership organization for businesses committed to improving their environmental and social impact as well as their profitability. Events We bring together like-minded business owners to celebrate the localism movement and impact economy at our Annual Members Meeting, Holiday Party, and signature events, SustainaBall and Excellence in GSI Awards Ceremony. Initiatives We amplify the impact of a triple bottom line economy (people, planet, profit) by empowering local businesses to ignite systemic change in specific industries and the region’s economy. This is our mission in practice. Programs We connect members with each other, as well as decision makers, to exchange learnings and best practices, and share solutions for how policies and processes could better support businesses to grow and thrive. Membership We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment. About Membership We are a diverse group of local independent businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region joined by a common perspective that success is measured on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. Learn More We have been a member for 12 years. SBN is reaching out to us on so many levels–for policy input, business opportunities, funding suggestions–and every event feels unique and important.” Allegra Derengowski Birchtree Catering We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment. Member Connections We share the myriad ways members collaborate with each other to grow their business and overcome obstacles. Learn More When we attend SBN events, we always find good conversation and worthwhile relationships. Being a member has been beneficial. We connected several years ago with a member who carries our products at their cafe.” Rebecca Goldschmidt The Random Tea Room Read Story We are a community of local independent businesses that demonstrates the degree to which businesses can build profitable enterprises while serving community needs, sharing wealth, and protecting the environment. Member Stories We promote the strengths of a local economy and the triple bottom line by highlighting members’ stories of impact, impetus, and inspiration. Learn More When I first joined as a new business I found a network of business-owners who thought similarly and wanted to do work with the community and with the world beyond just profit. SBN was the answer I had been looking for.” Peicha Chang Vault + Vine Read Story Get Involved Why Local Find a Job Attend an Event Make a Donation Impact Improvement Become a Sponsor Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia 915 Spring Garden Street, Suite 502 Philadelphia, PA 19123 [email protected] 215-922-7400 Become a Member FAQ Join Our Newsletter Sponsors Sustainable Business Directory Make a Donation ©2024 Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Membership Category Category Description Annual Rate Benefits Business Membership Rate Local, independent, values-driven businesses $275 Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member Mission-Aligned Non-Business Membership Rate Non-profit organizations, centers, academic institutions, etc. $275 Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member GSI Business Membership Rate Local, independent, values- driven businesses that work with or in the GSI industry $350 Access to all member events at special rates; exclusive access to GSI programming; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member GSI Mission-Aligned Non Business Membership Rate Non-profit organizations, centers, or academic institutions, etc. with an interest to participate in the GSI Partnership $350 Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member Start-up Business Membership Rate New business in the first 3 years of its operation $100 Access to all member events at special rates; access to shared resources (401k, packaging, etc); ability to apply for board position; 5 sub-members +$10 for each additional sub-member × Terms and Other Important Information Dues provide one year of membership beginning on the date that dues are first received. All members that renew before or within 30 days after their scheduled renewal date will maintain their renewal date. Members that renew 31+ days after their scheduled renewal date will receive a new renewal date, one year to the date of receipt of the late payment. Members may submit edits to their public profile at any time. SBN occasionally seeks information from our members through surveys and other forums to help us best serve and advocate for you; by joining SBN, you affirm that you will cooperate as much as possible with these requests for information. By joining SBN, you affirm that all business information you submit is true to the best of your knowledge. You grant SBN permission to seek verification of organization data and acknowledge that your membership may be suspended if any critical information is found to be untrue. Any member may be suspended or terminated for cause, including nonpayment, by SBN’s Board of Directors. No member shall be suspended or terminated unless the reasons have been set forth in writing and a copy thereof sent to the member in question thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the Board of Directors will consider such suspension or termination. Any member may terminate its membership with SBN at any time. If a member terminates its membership with SBN, dues will not be refunded. SBN respects your privacy and will never sell or otherwise share confidential information without your consent. However, SBN may use your name or other non-confidential, publicly available information for marketing or other reasonable purposes. × Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Organization * How Do You Want to Stay Informed? Program and Events Weekly Round-Up...