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Department of Commerce

Making Philadelphia a business-friendly city where companies choose to start, stay, and grow.

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Department of Commerce

Services

Meet your area’s business services manager
Find loans through the Philadelphia Business Lending Network
Do business with the City
Find location and zoning information
Pay your business taxes
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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
Phone: (215) 683-2100
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Business Resource Finder

Looking for guidance or support?

Connect with organizations that can help you start, run, and grow your business.

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Programs

The Catalyst Fund

Fueling the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.

Storefront Improvement Program

Helping business and property owners to upgrade their storefronts.
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Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program

Creating employment opportunities for residents while keeping Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors clean.
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Quality Jobs Program

Investing in businesses that create new jobs with living wages and health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents.
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Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program

Funding small businesses to purchase commercial property or real estate.
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Events

  • Apr
    14
    Event
    Empowering Nonprofits: A Temple University Conference
    All Day
    In-person, register for details
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    Empowering Nonprofits: A Temple University Conference

    April 14, 2026
    All Day
    In-person, register for details
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    Join us Temple University forEmpowering Nonprofits, which brings together nonprofit leaders for expert-ledworkshops, tools, and strategies to enhance their effect. This conference isyour opportunity to amplify your impact, explore Temple’s resources, andposition your organization for success.

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  • Apr
    22
    Event
    The Middle Market: A Pulse on America’s Economic Growth Engine
    8:30 am to 11:00 am
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    The Middle Market: A Pulse on America’s Economic Growth Engine

    April 22, 2026
    8:30 am to 11:00 am, 3 hours
    Join the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia for the Chamber’s signature middle market event, dedicated to providing a pulse of our nation’s and region’s middle market sector. Anchored by the National Center for the Middle Market’s (NCMM) yearly mid-market indicator report, gain valuable insight from our annual keynote speaker, Doug Farren, Executive Director of the NCMM, who will present and reflect on the current state of the middle market. Doug will highlight future trends, current challenges, and opportunities that shape our middle market businesses and their workforce. In addition to the presentation, attendees will enjoy dedicated opportunities to connect and network with our region’s middle market firms and business community at large over breakfast.

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  • Apr
    23
    Event
    Demystifying the Real Estate Development Request For Proposal (RFP) Process
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    1500 Market St #3500 West Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Demystifying the Real Estate Development Request For Proposal (RFP) Process

    April 23, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    1500 Market St #3500 West Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Join PIDC for this session, whichis designed to help you confidently navigate the RFP process from start tofinish, avoid common pitfalls, and submit proposals that are clear, compliant,and competitive.

    Clickhere to register.

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