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Department of Commerce

What we do

The Department of Commerce helps businesses—large and small—thrive in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the ideal home for your business, offering:

  • A central location along the Northeast corridor.
  • A ready and talented workforce.
  • Competitive office rents and commercial real estate costs.
  • Vibrant commercial districts and growing innovation industries.
  • World-class dining, history, and cultural attractions.

We work to:

  • Attract and grow a diverse set of businesses.
  • Revitalize neighborhood commercial districts throughout the city.
  • Support small businesses and improve their access to funding.
  • Build a strong talent pipeline.
  • Increase economic opportunities for historically underserved business owners.

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1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
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Programs

Events

  • Apr
    18
    SCORE: Summer Hiring - Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    SCORE: Summer Hiring - Compliance Considerations and Tips for Success

    April 18, 2024
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    About the event



    Experiencing an increase in demand during the summer can be exciting for small business owners, but finding the right hire to meet that demand can be challenging.

    In this webinar, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of hiring a seasonal worker and the strategies you can use to hire the right employee fast while staying compliant with regulations. From posting job listings to on the job training, we'll cover everything you need to know about the hiring process.

    Learning objectives:

    • How and where to put your job postings
    • What new hire paperwork do you need
    • What to consider when determining Wages
    • The different types of employee classification
    • What to consider when training your employee

    Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording


    Register HERE

  • Apr
    24
    Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps presented by Google
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    Get Your Local Business on Google Search & Maps presented by Google

    April 24, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop with Temple SBDC, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.

    In this session we’ll show you how to:

    • Create or claim your Google Business Profile

    • Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps

    • Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers

     

    Target Audience: business owners not actively using their Google Business Profile

     

     

    This workshop is presented by Soleil Meade.   As the CEO and Founder of Soleil Branding Essentials, an award-winning branding & design agency that aims to revolutionize the vision, identity, and legacy of every business, organization, and community she serves, through graphic and web design, brand consulting and coaching, and marketing. Serving as the Pennsylvania Google Digital Coach, she helps Black and Latinx small business owners grow their businesses by providing free workshops and resources.

    Register Here

  • Apr
    24
    OEO Doing Business in the City - Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    OEO Doing Business in the City - Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank

    April 24, 2024
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours

    The City is providing businesses with the resources, education, and knowledge needed to thrive now and throughout the year. Did you hear the good news? We are expanding capacity-building efforts for businesses with a series of monthly, educational workshops. 

    The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses. Join us this year to:

    • Learn about available resources.
    • Explore opportunities to grow with City contracts.
    • Develop a strategy to pursue business proposals.
    • Network with like-minded businesses.

    Register for this workshop.

    Topic: Introduction to PennDOT via ProRank Academy

    Presenter: Kyron Robinson, ProRank Managing Partner and PA DBE Supportive Services Center Program Manager

    This virtual series is from the Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wise at Jennifer.Wise@phila.gov


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