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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
Phone: (215) 683-2100
Social
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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

  • Feb
    18
    Event
    Tech Talks: How Pilots Can Drive Business and Innovation
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
    Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
    Event

    Tech Talks: How Pilots Can Drive Business and Innovation

    February 18, 2026
    6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Join the Philadelphia Departmentof Commerce’s latest Tech Talks event, which will explore best practices,common pitfalls, and real-world insights from leaders navigating pilots across thecity, including corporate, and institutional sectors. The evening will concludewith a networking mixer designed to connect innovators, institutions, andprocurement leaders.

    Whether you’re a technologist,startup founder, or investor, this Tech Talks offers a unique opportunity tounderstand where the industry stands, where it’s headed, and what it will taketo stay ahead. Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and prepare for thefuture of tech in Philadelphia. This event is hosted by the Department ofCommerce with support from the Mack Institute for Innovation Management at theWharton School.

    Clickhere to register.

  • Feb
    27
    Event
    Coffee and Commerce: LBE Certification and What it Means for Your Business
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm
    618 S. 62nd Street Philadelphia, PA
    Event

    Coffee and Commerce: LBE Certification and What it Means for Your Business

    February 27, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours
    618 S. 62nd Street Philadelphia, PA
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    Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce for an insightful session on the importance of Local Business Entity (LBE)Certification and discover how it can benefit your business. The Mayor’s Office of Business Impact and Economic Advancement (BIEA) will lead this session to provide practical insights on how businesses can better reach customers, access capital, and connect with networking and professional development opportunities.

    Click here to register.

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