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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.

Connect

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

Events

  • Apr
    21
    Bookkeeping for Small Business
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    virtual

    Bookkeeping for Small Business

    April 21, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours
    virtual
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    Join this SCORE webinar to learn practical, real-world strategies for managing your own bookkeeping with confidence. Retired CPA and Certified SCORE mentor Cornel Mhley will guide you through:
    • Setting up your books properly from Day 1 (even if you’re DIYing)
    • Reconciling accounts and catching errors before they grow
    • Understanding your Profit & Loss and what it’s really telling you
    Walk away with clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately.

    Click here to register 
  • Apr
    21
    WORC Annual Loans and Grants Conference 2026
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Quorum, 3675 Market St #200, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    WORC Annual Loans and Grants Conference 2026

    April 21, 2026
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 3 hours
    Quorum, 3675 Market St #200, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Join Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) for its annual Loan & Grants Conference. This year’s theme—Do the WORC: From Resources to Results—focuses on practical funding guidance and financial readiness for individuals, families, and small businesses navigating today’s economic climate.

    Click here to register  

  • Apr
    21
    Free Small Business Legal Clinic
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    Blank Rome, 310 N. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

    Free Small Business Legal Clinic

    April 21, 2026
    3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 2 hours
    Blank Rome, 310 N. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    Entrepreneurs in Philadelphia can meet one-on-one with volunteer attorneys to discuss legal questions about trademarks, incorporation, LLCs, leases, and contracts with Philadelphia VIP’s legal clinic. The clinic provides tailored guidance to help small business owners navigate legal challenges and strengthen their foundation for growth.

    Click here to register


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