2025 WURD Empowerment Experience
Schedule
Sat Dec 13 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church | Philadelphia, PA
About this Event
Join us on Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for WURD’s Empowerment Experience, a live event and holiday marketplace celebrating Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and community growth. This year’s program features two engaging panels focused on culinary innovation and business corridor development.
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The day will include:
Holiday marketplace
Shop for jewelry, clothing, home decor, candles, skin and hair care, and much more for holiday shopping, all under one roof.
A live broadcast
Hosted by multiple WURD Radio hosts
Compelling panel discussions connected to WURD's Ready, Set, Grow initiative
Panel 1: Culinary Entrepreneurship
This panel explores how food can serve as both a cultural expression and a business opportunity. Local chefs, restaurant owners, and food entrepreneurs will share how they’ve built sustainable ventures — from home kitchens to thriving eateries — while navigating challenges, scaling operations, and creating community impact through cuisine.
Panel 2: Corridor Business Growth
This discussion highlights the entrepreneurs and organizations driving revitalization along Philadelphia’s diverse business corridors. Panelists will share strategies for building successful neighborhood-based enterprises, fostering collaboration among local businesses, and leveraging regional investments to strengthen commercial districts.
Community resources
Government, nonprofits, and faith organizations will be on hand to interact with the public and share vital information.
Where is it happening?
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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