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Ready, Set, Grow: Special Program
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| Begin | February 26, 2026 8:00 am |
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| End | February 26, 2026 9:00 am |
Ready, Set, Grow: Educating and Empowering Entrepreneurs
As Philadelphia prepares for a monumental 2026—featuring the World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, and America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary)—WURD Radio and TD Bank are teaming up to ensure our local small businesses are ready to seize the moment.
Join us for a special broadcast event designed to equip entrepreneurs with the financial tools, marketing strategies, and resource networks needed to scale and thrive during these global celebrations.
Event Details
- Air Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Tune In: 96.1FM / 900AM or WURDradio.com
- Host: Solomon Jones
What We’ll Cover
This two-segment panel deep-dives into the “how-to” of sustainable business growth:
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Business Fundamentals: Understanding cash flow, managing credit, and deciding between loans vs. lines of credit.
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The 2026 Opportunity: How businesses in neighborhoods like Germantown or West Philly can get involved in the citywide “footprint” of upcoming major events.
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Marketing & Visibility: Tips for cutting through the noise of global brands to get noticed by locals and millions of projected visitors.
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Talent & Scaling: Strategies for finding and retaining hospitality and service talent when the city is hiring at once.
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Navigating the City: Accessing city-level “concierge” services for licensing, permitting, and special activations.
Featured Panelists
Hear directly from industry experts and city leaders:
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Laura Nitti: Retail Market President (Mid-Atlantic South), TD Bank
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Nadir Jones: Director, Business Impact & Economic Advancement, City of Philadelphia
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Teresa Lundy: Principal/Founder, TML Communications (Marketing, PR & Visibility)
- Pam Rich-Wheeler: Executive Director and Founder, The Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise
Brought to you by TD Bank.
How to Tune In:
You can join the conversation and catch these special broadcasts through any of the following platforms:
- On Your Radio: Tune to 96.1FM or 900AM in the Philadelphia area.
- Online Streaming: Listen live from anywhere at WURDradio.com.
- Mobile App: Download the WURD Radio app on your smartphone for on-the-go access.
- WURD TV: Watch the visual broadcast on WURD TV via the website or streaming graphics platforms.
