The Beech Companies: Difference between revisions

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A Model of Community Rebuilding Through Collaboration in Philadelphia

The original mission of Beech was that of a grant-making foundation to support community services. Today, we continue to expand our original mission with the Alston-Beech Foundation, Beech Community Services, and the Beech Capital Venture Corporation. Just like the Beech tree our name is derived from, our goal is to grow strong and vibrant communities that stand the test of time.

After surveying the neighborhoods of North Central Philadelphia and the people who populated them, this group decided that this area was not only a sound investment, but it would be a smart one. Success would require patience, persistence, and expertise, but the yield stood to be life-affirming.

With more than 1,200 residential units built, countless people educated and employed, and significant capital steadily pouring in, it is clear who was right.

Note: The above descriptive information came from the companies' About Beech Companies page.

In The News

A man of science, Philadelphia Sunday Sun, November 19, 2021.
North Philly company offers grants to minority-owned small businesses struggling during pandemic, KYW, July 19, 2020.
Beech Companies in North Central Philadelphia serves small business owners and non-profits, Philadelphia Sunday Sun, June 25, 2020.
Beech Companies launches first ‘Black Biz’ directory, Temple News, September 19, 2017.

Info

Directory: Black Business Directory (PDF)
Directory: Community Services Directory (PDF)
Email Newsletter: Join Our Mailing List
Facebook: @BeechCompanies

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-{{toplink|url=http://beechinterplex.com|name=beechinterplex.com}}'''The Beech Companies''' {{gives}}<blockquote>The original mission of Beech was that of a grant making foundation to support community services. Today, we continue to expand our original mission with the Alston-Beech Foundation, Beech Community Services, and the Beech Business Bank. Just like the Beech tree our name is derived from, our goal is to grow strong and vibrant communities that stand the test of time.
+<big>{{toplink|url=http://www.beechcompanies.com|name=beechcompanies.com}}</big>[[File:BeechCompanies.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Beech Companies banner image.]]<big><blockquote>''A Model of Community Rebuilding Through Collaboration in Philadelphia''</blockquote></big>
+The original mission of '''Beech''' was that of a grant-making foundation to support community services. Today, we continue to expand our original mission with '''the Alston-Beech Foundation, Beech Community Services, and the Beech Capital Venture Corporation'''. Just like the Beech tree our name is derived from, our goal is to grow strong and vibrant communities that stand the test of time.
-*''[http://beechinterplex.com/beech_interplex.asp Beech Interplex, Inc.]:''&nbsp;&nbsp;Revitalizing the Community through Teamwork: Since 1990, Beech Interplex, Inc. has successfully carried out its mission to revitalize the Cecil B. Moore community by promoting community empowerment, neighborhood revitalization, entrepreneurship and advocating for the need for housing rehabilitation and home ownership.
+After surveying the neighborhoods of North Central Philadelphia and the people who populated them, this group decided that this area was not only a sound investment, but it would be a smart one. Success would require patience, persistence, and expertise, but the yield stood to be life-affirming.
-*''[http://beechinterplex.com/beechcommunity_service.asp Beech Community Services]:''&nbsp;&nbsp;Active Participation is the Key to Community Improvement: The undertaking of Beech Community Services is to encourage residents to take an active role in the community through active participation.
-*''[[Beech Business Bank]]:''&nbsp;&nbsp;Providing Financial Support to Help Promote Community Well-Being: Beech Business Bank provides loans to for-profits, non-profit organizations and community development corporations with a primary focus on the economically distressed areas in North, West and Northwest Philadelphia. Beech Business Bank encourages participation by banks and venture capitalists in the financing of businesses and community development corporations.
+With more than 1,200 residential units built, countless people educated and employed, and significant capital steadily pouring in, it is clear who was right.
-*''[http://beechinterplex.com/alston-beechfoundation.asp Alston-Beech Foundation]:''&nbsp;&nbsp;Improving the Community by Sharing Our Dedication to Revitalization: The Alston-Beech Foundation (ABF), a proud member of the Council of Foundations, was created to provide small program grants to local nonprofit organizations whose mission is compatible to that of the ABF.</blockquote>
+''Note:''&ensp;The above descriptive information came from the companies' [https://beechcompanies.com/about About Beech Companies] page.
 ==In The News==
+*[http://www.philasun.com/local/a-man-of-science/ A man of science], Philadelphia Sunday Sun, November 19, 2021.
+*[https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/articles/news/philly-company-offers-minority-owned-small-business-grants North Philly company offers grants to minority-owned small businesses struggling during pandemic], KYW, July 19, 2020.
+*[http://www.philasun.com/local/beech-companies-in-north-central-philadelphia-serves-small-business-owners-and-non-profits/ Beech Companies in North Central Philadelphia serves small business owners and non-profits], Philadelphia Sunday Sun, June 25, 2020.
+*[https://temple-news.com/beech-companies-launches-first-black-biz-directory/ Beech Companies launches first ‘Black Biz’ directory], Temple News, September 19, 2017.
-*[http://temple-news.com/news/beech-companies-launches-first-black-biz-directory Beech Companies launches first ‘Black Biz’ directory], Temple News, September 19, 2017.
+==Info==
+*Directory:&ensp;[https://beechcompanies.com/files/2021-black-business-directory.pdf Black Business Directory] (PDF)
+*Directory:&ensp;[https://beechcompanies.com/files/2020-community-services-directory.pdf Community Services Directory] (PDF)
+*Email Newsletter:&nbsp;[http://beechcompanies.com/mailing-list Join Our Mailing List]
+*Facebook:&nbsp;[http://www.facebook.com/BeechCompanies/ @BeechCompanies]
+<!--Last Updated in 2022: *Twitter:&nbsp;[http://twitter.com/beechcompanies @beechcompanies]-->
 ==See Also==
-*[[Philadelphia Black Biz Directory]]
 *[[Beech Business Bank]]
 *[[Beech Television]]
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+*[[Philadelphia Black Biz Directory]]
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