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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.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
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Programs

Events

  • May
    28
    OEO Business Development Series: Building Generational Wealth
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Online

    OEO Business Development Series: Building Generational Wealth

    May 28, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Business Development Workshops to empower minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to thrive in Philadelphia's competitive business environment. These workshops focus on:

    • Enhancing business capacity and readiness for growth opportunities.
    • Providing guidance on City contracts, procurement processes, and certification.
    • Delivering industry insights and best practices to help businesses succeed.
    • Offering networking opportunities with City agencies, prime contractors, and business leaders.

    OEO's Business Development Workshops are designed to foster economic inclusion by equipping businesses with the tools they need to expand, secure contracts, and contribute to Philadelphia's vibrant economy.

    Register for this workshop

  • May
    28
    SCORE: How to Utilize AI in Content Marketing to Create and Optimize Your Content
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    SCORE: How to Utilize AI in Content Marketing to Create and Optimize Your Content

    May 28, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    About the event



    AI is no longer the future of content marketing. These tools are being used right now and are transforming how we engage and connect with audiences. From brainstorming to execution, AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva have transformed how entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small business owners create engaging content faster and more affordably. 

    In this webinar, popular SCORE presenter Steve Strauss will show you how AI tools can help you create marketing content, like generating social media content, email newsletters, and even designing graphics. 

    Here's what you will learn:

    • Understand how AI can enhance your content marketing efforts
    • Learn about the top AI tools for writing, editing, and visual content creation
    • How to generate high-quality blog posts, social media updates, and emails using AI
    • Best practices and pitfalls when using AI

    Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

    Register Here

  • May
    28
    SBDC: IN PERSON: Business, Bytes, and Brews at Cup O Code
    1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
    886 Susquehanna Trl, Northumberland PA 17857-8515

    SBDC: IN PERSON: Business, Bytes, and Brews at Cup O Code

    May 28, 2025
    1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, 2 hours
    886 Susquehanna Trl, Northumberland PA 17857-8515
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     Marketing/Sales, Networking Event, Social Media


    Come hang at Business, Bytes, and Brews with excited entrepreneurs and budding business owners for the opportunity to learn about marketing, make connections, find resources for your business, and have a little fun.

    Featuring educational presentations on different marketing topics from experts each month, as well as coffee and light refreshments from small businesses you know and love!

    Register Here

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