WATCH NOW: "Landlord Tenant World" Podcast, Episode 2

Landlord Tenant World: Hapco Philadelphia’s March Podcast is now available!

Learn from someone who knows firsthand how to stay compliant with the city’s lead paint laws, meet the newest member of the HP Board of Directors (and why being a rental owner is a family affair!), and hear why she’s optimistic about rental ownership under Philly’s new mayor. Landlord Tenant World is available now!

And send us your rental questions!  Email us at doug@focusmediaservices.com


COVID-19 Assistance Now Available to Historically Disadvantaged Businesses (Limited Time Only!)

The long-awaited  COVID-19 Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, funded through the Federal Government's American Rescue Plan, officially opened this week and is only available through Friday, February 23rd.

This is a state program administered by the Pennsylvania CDFI Network, a coalition of 18 Pennsylvania-based community development financial institutions that primarily provide financing options for small businesses. It has multiple components:

  1. Business Grants - Businesses impacted by COVID-19 must apply through the PA CDFI network. Click here to learn more.
  2. Technical Assistance - CDFIs will provide technical assistance that will include a variety of services such as business counseling, financial literacy, business planning, and access to capital. Interested businesses can reach out to their local CDFI.
  3. Business Entrepreneurship and Development Partners – The PA CDFI Network will work with the minority chambers of commerce and the Pennsylvania Professional Image Alliance (PPIA). These organizations will provide outreach and business development through seminars, educational programs, networking, and informal advisory opportunities. Interested small businesses can reach out to approved partner organizations.

For more grants, programs, and resources for your businesses that share grant opportunities from local and national sponsors, click here.  This website is updated on a recurring basis with new application deadlines.

 


WATCH NOW: Hapco Philadelphia's New Podcast is now LIVE!

Welcome to Hapco Philadelphia’s inaugural podcast episode of “Landlord Tenant World!”

Here, we’ll explore all aspects of being a rental and investment property owner in the City of Philadelphia and beyond…and have a little fun while we’re at it!

In our first edition, veteran journalist and host Doug Shimell talks with HP President Greg Wertman and General Counsel Paul Cohen about why landlording is still a great investment, whether Philadelphia’s new mayor and city council members are landlord-friendly, and you’ll learn the “Deep Secrets” of Doug’s two guests, including which one holds a world record in the Guinness Book!

And send us your questions that we’ll answer on future editions of “Landlord Tenant World!”  Email us at doug@focusmediaservices.com