Ben Frank
Executive Director at Center City Business Association- Claim this Profile
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Megan Tokarchek
I have had the pleasure of working with/for Ben for over 6 years. Ben has turned CCPA into the exceptional Association it is today. Dedicated does not even begin to describe Ben. He is one of the hardest working people in Philadelphia. The way he is able to balance running the entire organization and his family/children, it is inspiring to say the least. It makes me tired to think about all the things he does and is able to accomplish. He is an outstanding boss and Executive Director who is passionate about making Philadelphia a better place to do business, as well as network and build a community. If you need to make a connection, Ben is the person to ask. Congratulations on over 20 years with CCPA!
Sharon Coleman
Just as the founders of the Center City Proprietors Association envisioned for their organization, Ben Frank, executive director at CCPA, is open to adding people to the small business chamber's sphere of influence in a meaningful way. He is open to new people -- we had never met before the CCPA founders project; and, he is highly receptive to new ideas -- the software platform used to create the multimedia presentation is relatively new, a 2007 start-up. Ben managed to make working with him easy as he balanced the interests of CCPA's officers and board members to a successful project conclusion. It's an independent contractor's dream, right?
Megan Tokarchek
I have had the pleasure of working with/for Ben for over 6 years. Ben has turned CCPA into the exceptional Association it is today. Dedicated does not even begin to describe Ben. He is one of the hardest working people in Philadelphia. The way he is able to balance running the entire organization and his family/children, it is inspiring to say the least. It makes me tired to think about all the things he does and is able to accomplish. He is an outstanding boss and Executive Director who is passionate about making Philadelphia a better place to do business, as well as network and build a community. If you need to make a connection, Ben is the person to ask. Congratulations on over 20 years with CCPA!
Sharon Coleman
Just as the founders of the Center City Proprietors Association envisioned for their organization, Ben Frank, executive director at CCPA, is open to adding people to the small business chamber's sphere of influence in a meaningful way. He is open to new people -- we had never met before the CCPA founders project; and, he is highly receptive to new ideas -- the software platform used to create the multimedia presentation is relatively new, a 2007 start-up. Ben managed to make working with him easy as he balanced the interests of CCPA's officers and board members to a successful project conclusion. It's an independent contractor's dream, right?
Megan Tokarchek
I have had the pleasure of working with/for Ben for over 6 years. Ben has turned CCPA into the exceptional Association it is today. Dedicated does not even begin to describe Ben. He is one of the hardest working people in Philadelphia. The way he is able to balance running the entire organization and his family/children, it is inspiring to say the least. It makes me tired to think about all the things he does and is able to accomplish. He is an outstanding boss and Executive Director who is passionate about making Philadelphia a better place to do business, as well as network and build a community. If you need to make a connection, Ben is the person to ask. Congratulations on over 20 years with CCPA!
Sharon Coleman
Just as the founders of the Center City Proprietors Association envisioned for their organization, Ben Frank, executive director at CCPA, is open to adding people to the small business chamber's sphere of influence in a meaningful way. He is open to new people -- we had never met before the CCPA founders project; and, he is highly receptive to new ideas -- the software platform used to create the multimedia presentation is relatively new, a 2007 start-up. Ben managed to make working with him easy as he balanced the interests of CCPA's officers and board members to a successful project conclusion. It's an independent contractor's dream, right?
Megan Tokarchek
I have had the pleasure of working with/for Ben for over 6 years. Ben has turned CCPA into the exceptional Association it is today. Dedicated does not even begin to describe Ben. He is one of the hardest working people in Philadelphia. The way he is able to balance running the entire organization and his family/children, it is inspiring to say the least. It makes me tired to think about all the things he does and is able to accomplish. He is an outstanding boss and Executive Director who is passionate about making Philadelphia a better place to do business, as well as network and build a community. If you need to make a connection, Ben is the person to ask. Congratulations on over 20 years with CCPA!
Sharon Coleman
Just as the founders of the Center City Proprietors Association envisioned for their organization, Ben Frank, executive director at CCPA, is open to adding people to the small business chamber's sphere of influence in a meaningful way. He is open to new people -- we had never met before the CCPA founders project; and, he is highly receptive to new ideas -- the software platform used to create the multimedia presentation is relatively new, a 2007 start-up. Ben managed to make working with him easy as he balanced the interests of CCPA's officers and board members to a successful project conclusion. It's an independent contractor's dream, right?
Experience
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Center City Business Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Jun 1994 - Present
As Executive Director, I am responsible for the design, development and implementation of strategic plans for Center City Business Association in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. I am also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the organization, including managing committees and staff and developing business plans in collaboration with the board for the future of the organization.Daily work includes creating and planning events and educational opportunities for members as well as sponsorship development, grant writing and management, and development of relationships between city agencies and other non-profit organizations and chambers of commerce.
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Membership and Program Director
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Jun 1994 - 2000
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Breslow Partners
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 1997 - Jun 1997
Worked for 6 months in a training capacity under president to promote local restaurants, food operations and a large dog kennel to the media and general public. Worked on press releases, special events and related promotions. Worked for 6 months in a training capacity under president to promote local restaurants, food operations and a large dog kennel to the media and general public. Worked on press releases, special events and related promotions.
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Owner
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1990 - 1993
Landscaping Landscaping
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Education
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Ithaca College
BA, Philosophy, writing -
GFS