Marilyn Anthony Email & Phone Number

Published book length ghostwriter and award winning business case author, with a special interest in social impact enterprises. Looking for entrepreneurs with a great story to tell. You provide the content; I provide the craft.

Community College Of Philadelphia

The GS10kSB program had an impressive track record for helping small business owners recognize opportunities, plan for and achieve meaningful growth. The Philadelphia cohorts were always top notch and it was a tremendous pleasure to teach the Operations workshop to diverse classes of engaged striving, small business people. It's disappointing that GS chose to close the program locations in Philly, Chicago, and LA in the spring of 2024.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Connecting US and international businesses and non-profits of all sizes and industries with the exceptional power of Fox MBA graduate student researchers. We work with clients to develop evidence based strategies to solve their pressing problems.

As an adjunct clinical faculty, I serve as project executive for a team of Professional MBA students working on a specific assignment for a client. The process follows a consultancy model with research, analysis, and professional recommendations as part of the deliverables.

Pottstown Pa

Lundale's timely mission is to create a network of robust, for-profit farms on 440 acres of preserved land in northern Chester County. Lundale Farm aims to be a dynamic, compelling model for how sustainable and organic farming practices offer the best and highest use of land. Lundale offers experienced farmers the opportunity for long-term land leasing along with support for building their farm enterprises.

PF3 is a one day celebration of local food and farms intended to create new markets for local growers. Held at the PA Convention Center in April, PF3 attracts thousands of "eaters" and introduces them to the amazing and delicious array of locally produced foods in the Greater Philadelphia region.The event combines family fun with serious entrepreneurship, connecting farmers and food artisans to new retail and wholesale buyers. PF3 is a major fundraiser, benefiting PASA and Fair Food Philly.

Established new regional office, created new educational programs and membership initiatives.Won over $650k in competitive government and foundation grants.Co-created concept,managed logistics and finance for Philly Farm & Food Fest (www.phillyfarmfest.org), a major fundraising event that also benefits small farms/food artisans.Developed a sponsorship program securing funding from national, non-agricultural businesses.Led research, development and implementation of a nationally recognized land leasing program to support beginning farmers and new farm enterprises.

Owner/Operator, Summerhouse Grill, Montrose PA 2005-2008Secured private and government economic development loans to provide start-up capital Designed, oversaw construction, and ran this successful farm to table destination restaurant. Sold the business to a local entrepreneur in 2009

CEO, White Dog Café & Black Cat Store, Philadelphia PA 2004-2005Managed 75+ employees and annual sales of 5m for White Dog Enterprises, a nationally renowned local foods restaurant and fair trade retail store.

Mid-Atlantic Region

Promoted from regional operations management to sales position, successfully adding 6 m in new sales accounts for corporate foodservice clients while opening new geographic areas.

Pa, Nc, Az, Ny

Oversaw rapid growth of flagship corporate foodservice account to multiple sites in multiple states. Managed 18m annual revenues over 4 state area while cultivating new business prospects.

Philadelphia Pa

A 5 Diamond property with legendary superior service standards.

Philadelphia

Philadelphia

Chef Instructor in this innovative culinary training program, working with students from diverse backgrounds, across a broad range of age and experience, to prepare them for culinary careers.

Creative Non-Fiction Writing

Mat, Masters In Education And English Literature

Ba, English Language And Literature/Letters