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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
Register as a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business
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: (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

  • Jun
    5
    Event
    SBDC: Building Essentials for Growth & Supplier Success Summit
    9:00 am to 2:30 pm
    Online
    Event

    SBDC: Building Essentials for Growth & Supplier Success Summit

    June 5, 2025
    9:00 am to 2:30 pm, 6 hours
    Online
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     Business Financing, Managing a Business, Prime Vendor Program, Procurement Fair


    Real strategies for smarter business decisions.

    No-cost program for previous Essentials for Success participants & new local suppliers wishing to learn about opportunities with UPMC

    Join us for this UPMC Supplier Diversity & Inclusion event designed specifically for small businesses and vendors looking to sharpen their strategy, stay competitive, and position themselves for long-term success in today’s challenging market. 

    Morning:

    Evaluating the Feasibility of Doing Business at Reduced Margins Learn how to sustain operations and profitability even under tight margins.

    You’ll explore:

    • Understanding operational efficiencies, cost structures, and pricing strategies for growth

    • Identifying operational efficiencies and lean business practices to reduce expenses

    • Developing alternative revenue streams and value-added services

    • Learning negotiation tactics that help ensure profitability.

    Afternoon:

    Strategic Product & Vendor Management Training Learn how to take a strategic approach to product selection, pricing, and supply chain management. Participants will gain insights into:

    • Evaluating product feasibility

    • Navigating regulatory requirements

    • Streamlining operations for cost-efficiency

    • Strengthening vendor relationships for long-term sustainability.

    Breakfast and Lunch to be provided, as well as time for networking

    Register Here.

  • Jun
    5
    Event
    RACP Grant 101: Laying the Foundation & Building Your Grant Team
    9:00 am to 11:00 am
    1500 Market St suite 3500 w, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    RACP Grant 101: Laying the Foundation & Building Your Grant Team

    June 5, 2025
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    1500 Market St suite 3500 w, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Join PIDC and PACDC for a 2-part series on the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)—a vital funding opportunity for Pennsylvania-based economic development and infrastructure projects.

    Part 1, presented by Peter Silow, Vice President, Conduit Services at PIDC, will walk participants through the essentials of RACP, including:

    • RACP Grant 101: Where Do You Start? 
    • Building Your RACP Team

    Whether you’re new to RACP or looking to learn more, this workshop will provide practical insights, tools, and expert guidance.

    Co-Sponsored by:
    Senator Sharif Street, 3rd Senatorial District 

    Click here to register! 

  • Jun
    7
    Event
    Navy Yard Family Fest
    1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Navy Yard
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    Navy Yard Family Fest

    June 7, 2025
    1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 5 hours
    Navy Yard
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    The Navy Yard is turning 25! Join us on June 7 to celebrate at Family Fest: Happy Birthday to Us. Enjoy food trucks, live music, games, and more at Central Green. Bring your kids and friends! Registration is FREE.

    Sign up here: navyyard.org/familyfest

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