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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

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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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Programs

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PHL PRIME

Providing efficient intergovernmental coordination for high-impact economic development projects.

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.
Man on a ladder installing a security camera.

Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

Taking Care of Business Program

Creating employment opportunities for residents while keeping Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors clean.
A woman working at her small business.

Quality Jobs Program

Investing in businesses that create new jobs with living wages and health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents.
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Events

  • 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
    Event

    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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    Are you a developer or consultant looking to sharpen your competitive edge in responding to real estate or developer RFPs (Requests for Proposals)? Join PIDC for a workshop designed to help you decode, design, and deliver winning proposals from strategy to submission. This session offers practical insights into the RFP process, especially in the context of City government contracts, and prepares you to avoid common pitfalls, align with funders’ expectations, and position your team for long-term success. Who should attend? This session is ideal for developers, consultants, designers, contractors, and professionals pursuing public or private RFP opportunities.



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  • Apr
    23
    Event
    Coffee and Commerce: Back to Business Basics
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA
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    Coffee and Commerce: Back to Business Basics

    April 23, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    Taller Puertorriqueno, Inc, 2600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA
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    Join the Department of Commerce for our Coffee and Commerce event series! These events are designed to empower the growth of businesses with resources, knowledge, and connections. For this month's topic, Back to Business Basics, you will learn practical steps to start and operate your business with confidence. Gain insights into setting up a business, managing money, finding helpful resources, and growing over time. This session is designed to give business owners a clear starting point and share effective tips that can be used right away.

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  • Apr
    23
    Event
    Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    virtual
    Event

    Developing Financial Projections for Your New Small Business

    April 23, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours
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    You’re starting or have started your new small business. Great!! But . . . you’re worried about what your sales will be, or if you can make a profit and how you will manage your cash flow. If you need help in any of these areas, this SCORE webinar is for you! We’ll review calculating your startup costs, projecting sales, creating a projected profit and loss statement and cashflow statement.

    Cost: $10.00
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