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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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Events

  • May
    21
    SBDC - Understanding Instagram Analytics
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    SBDC - Understanding Instagram Analytics

    May 21, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    So you've had your Instagram for your business and you post regularly but you just don't understand the analytics.

    What are they telling you?
    What can you do with this information?

    The answer is: a lot!

    This discussion will dive into the Instagram for Business interface and look at different parts of the analytics data offered and what you can do with the information. You will be able to leave this webinar understanding:

    • How to navigate the interface
    • What the most important metrics are to look at
    • How to turn metrics into actionable next steps in your account
    • When to check in with your analytics
    • How to carry this data over to other marketing efforts in your business

     

    An existing Instagram account for your business is required for this session. 

    Target Audience:
    - Intermediate small businesses looking for marketing growth
    - Small business owners who use Instagram on a basic level but want a better understanding

    This session will be presented by Sarah DeGeorge. Sarah is a digital marketing specialist who works in paid and organic marketing, public relations, and social media marketing and management to help small businesses find their authentic voice for their audience through a holistic marketing approach. When Sarah is not working on digital marketing strategy, you will find her on a walk at a local park, reading, or working in animal rescue and rehabilitation.

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  • May
    21
    PIDC - INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL: LAS VENTAJAS DE INCORPORAR LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL EN SU NEGOCIO
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    MaKen Studios North, 3525 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA

    PIDC - INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL: LAS VENTAJAS DE INCORPORAR LA INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL EN SU NEGOCIO

    May 21, 2024
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    MaKen Studios North, 3525 I St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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    PROGRAMA

    Aprenderemos como con la Inteligencia Artificial puede ayudar a los pequeños negocios a agilizar sus operaciones y reducir costos estratégicamente, a aumentar las ventas y los clientes potenciales, así como la resiliencia y la eficiencia, para que su negocio crezca.

    Sobre los Talleres Business Builder en Español

    Como parte de los talleres dfe PIDC que se ofrecen durante todo el año, llamados Business Builder en Español, esta serie especial cubre una variedad de temas impartidos por expertos Hispanos y Latinos, completamente en Español. Cada taller está diseñado para la formación indispensable de empresarios y organizaciones de cualquier industria o sector. Los talleres Business Builder en Español son gratuitos, culturalmente relevantes, y específicamente dirigidos a empresas ya establecidas.

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  • May
    22
    SBDC-Legal Formation
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
    Online

    SBDC-Legal Formation

    May 22, 2024
    12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    LLC, S Corp, Sole Proprietorship... Unsure of the best way to form your business? Figuring out what entity to choose can be daunting. Join us for a no-cost information session with Tony Lopes, Esq. of Lopes Law LLC.

    Attendees will be able to:
    - Learn the pros and cons of legal entity types
    - Identify the entity match to their business structure
    - Ask questions specific to their business situation

    Target Audience:
    - Start-ups
    - Businesses looking to legally form
    - Individuals in the idea phase considering options

    Tony Lopes, Esq. is an attorney in the Greater Philadelphia area, and the managing partner at Lopes Law LLC. Tony counsels individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs on matters relating to business and succession planning; estate planning and administration; buy-sell agreements; mergers and acquisitions; and, intellectual property protection. Tony is passionate about personal branding, "growth hacking," and focusing on how he can help his clients achieve their goals.

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