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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
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    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
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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

  • Jun
    10
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    SBDC: Unlock The Power of Contracts For Your Business! Virtual Event
    9:00 am to 10:30 am
    Online
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    SBDC: Unlock The Power of Contracts For Your Business! Virtual Event

    June 10, 2025
    9:00 am to 10:30 am, 2 hours
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    Join this dynamic program presented by the Pitt SBDC and master the essentials of contract law, from crafting enforceable agreements to navigating business leases and employee contracts. Empower your small business or startup with the knowledge to secure your interests and avoid common pitfalls in contracts for products, services, and employment. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business acumen!

    Join and attorney from MBM Law to discuss contracts. The attorney  will cover the specific laws surrounding contract construction and enforceability and the key provisions common contracts small business owners encounter . The presentation discusses three of the most common types of contracts a new business owner will encounter: (1) a business lease; (2) contracts for products and services; and (3) employee contracts. Attendees will learn about the standard provisions contained in a business lease and how to avoid common pitfalls new business owners face when entering a business lease, the key information to include in their contracts for products and services, and how to protect their business interest with their employee contracts. As a part of the employee contract presentation, attendees will be provided with an overview of how to determine if an individual is an employee or if they qualify as an independent contractor.

    Register Here.

  • Jun
    12
    Event
    RACP Grant 102: Financing & Construction Strategies for Success
    9:00 am to 11:00 am
    1500 Market St Suite 3500 W, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    RACP Grant 102: Financing & Construction Strategies for Success

    June 12, 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 2 will walk participants through the essentials of RACP, including:

    • Winning a RACP Grant & Getting Through Construction presented by Kirsti Bracali, Principal At Dan Bosin Associates 
    • Bridging the RACP Grant — Finding the Money to Complete Your RACP Grant Project presented by Ricky Huynh,  Senior Loan Officer, Lending at PIDC 

    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! 

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