The Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) at the Free Library of Philadelphia supports entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and inventors at every stage, helping to improve their skills through individualized guidance in research, public programs, and curated print and digital resources. We create multiple entry points for those with ideas, plans, skills, and passions, enabling people to make fact-based decisions in order to fulfill their goals.
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Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
Upcoming Events
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Headshots at the BRIC!
Thu, May 16, 2024
1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
May's Headshots sessions will take place on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Get a FREE headshot photo taken at the Business Resource and Innovation Center! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job…
Ask a Business Services Manager: Office Hours with the City of Philadelphia Office of Business Services
Thu, May 16, 2024
2:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services (OBS) is here to provide one-on-one business assistance! OBS helps entrepreneurs start, grow, and operate a business in Philadelphia. We're partnering up to host office hours with their Business Services…
INTER/VIEW for Black-led and Black-serving Nonprofits
Tue, May 21, 2024
10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library
Join Civic Capital , Candid , The Regional Foundation Center , and The Patricia Kind Family Foundation , for INTER/VIEW a day-long event that matches mission-oriented people seeking to make a positive impact in and out of their communities. On May 21st, INTER/VIEW provides an opportunity for…
Branding, Elevator Speech, and Changing Careers: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop
Tue, May 21, 2024
12:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library
Discover how to effectively communicate your brand to a prospective employer. Learn about creating an elevator speech, and transferrable hard/soft skills. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career Workshops are made possible in…
Blog Posts
Resources for Small Business Owners and Job Seekers
May is National Small Business Month , according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and a time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses in communities across the country. Like the Free Library of Philadelphia, small businesses play a… continue reading
By Free Library Foundation May 7, 2024 1
Foundation Directory Has Expanded
The Free Library’s most powerful grant-finding tool just got a lot easier to use. Before, to access the Library’s premier fundraising tool, Foundation Directory, you had to travel to the Parkway Central Library. Now you can easily… continue reading
By Jamie B. February 27, 2024
Black History Month at the Business Resource and Innovation Center
This month, the Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC) is celebrating and uplifting Black entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking achievements. Join us for one or both of our Black History Month programs in person on the Ground Floor of… continue reading
By Birch M. February 1, 2024
Social Services Offered by the Free Library
The Free Library is pleased to announce the addition of three full-time social workers to its Social Services roster. The newly formed Social Services team will provide open office hours in neighborhood libraries, lead… continue reading
By Administrator January 8, 2024