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

Events

  • Aug
    12
    QuickBooks For Business Growth
    9:00 am to 10:30 am
    Online

    QuickBooks For Business Growth

    August 12, 2025
    9:00 am to 10:30 am, 2 hours
    Online
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    Join SBDC in this course, it's intended for existing QuickBooks users who want to better understand how to generate and interpret key financial reports. Topics covered to include: • Entering Transactions • Bank Reconciliations • Running Reports • Profit & Loss Statements • Balance sheets • and much more!
    Click here to Register
  • Aug
    12
    Invisible Warriors Documentary Screening
    5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    IBEW Auditorium, 1101 Kitty Hawk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112

    Invisible Warriors Documentary Screening

    August 12, 2025
    5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 3 hours
    IBEW Auditorium, 1101 Kitty Hawk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19112
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    Join the Navy Yard to celebrate the Navy Yard's history as a former naval base, we are hosting Gregory Cooke, filmmaker of the documentary Invisible Warriors, which highlights the Black Rosies who worked at the shipyard during World War II. This free event includes a screening of the documentary and a Q&A with the filmmaker. More details will be shared here.
  • Aug
    14
    SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online

    August 14, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE in this SEO training webinar, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to improve your search rankings, increase organic traffic, and get in front of your ideal audience without relying on paid ads. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this session will simplify SEO into actionable steps that you can easily implement in your business.

    Attendees will walk away with:

    • How to Uncover What Your Target Audience is Searching For 
    • How to Show Up in Google Search Results 
    • A Proven Framework for Optimizing Your Website
    • The Key to Outranking Your Competition 
    • The Top Tools SEO Pros Use 
    • Action Steps to Start Seeing Results
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