Marilyn speaks with Erin McGowan, Associate Director, Wharton Small Business Development Center, the resource in Philadelphia for entrepreneurs here and everywhere! Philadelphia 100 started as an idea to bring recognition to our region has emerged as a new standard – a standard of excellence in a merit-based program. Only companies that are among the fastest growing, privately-held companies are awarded the Philadelphia 100 designation. The integrity of the process and the resulting list makes the Philadelphia 100 one of the most sought awards in the region. Off course, there’s an annual award-celebration acknowledging these great achievements and incredible success stories. This Thursday at the Fillmore Philadelphia, we’ll celebrate the Top 100, present each with their award and enjoy a live performance from “Reckless Amateurs,” featuring David Thornburgh former Director of the Wharton Small Business Development Center. Your Emcee is Marilyn Russell and she’s bringing lots of Ben swag to giveaway as well, including tix to the Halloween Scream Show featuring the B-52’s at the Fillmore Sunday 10/30. Still time to get tix for the 28th Annual Philadelphia 100 Awards Celebration at www.philadelphia100.com