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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
Phone
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Programs

Events

  • Nov
    12
    Anchoring Growth: A Financing, Real Estate & Business Support Workshop
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    4747 S Broad St Building 101, Suite 120, Philadelphia, PA 19112

    Anchoring Growth: A Financing, Real Estate & Business Support Workshop

    November 12, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours
    4747 S Broad St Building 101, Suite 120, Philadelphia, PA 19112
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    Join PIDC, owner and operator of the Navy Yard, on November 12 for a workshop designed to help Navy Yard businesses learn more about the resources and services available to support expansion.

    Click here to register with PIDC
    (This link opens to an external website)
  • Nov
    16
    Financial education and empowerment workshop: Fortaleciendo el futuro de los Emprendedores (Spanish)
    9:00 am to 11:00 am
    3009 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA

    Financial education and empowerment workshop: Fortaleciendo el futuro de los Emprendedores (Spanish)

    November 16, 2026
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    3009 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA
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    Register for this free workshop in Spanish to:
    • Improve financial literacy and decision-making  

    • Understand tax obligations and planning strategies  

    • Strengthen business operations and long-term growth 

     Click here to register with M Claudio Enterprise LLC
     
    (This link opens to an external website)
  • Nov
    17
    Business Owner Readiness Workshop: Retirement, Succession, and Legacy Planning
    8:00 am to 10:00 am
    4747 S Broad St Building 101, Suite 120, Philadelphia, PA 19112

    Business Owner Readiness Workshop: Retirement, Succession, and Legacy Planning

    November 17, 2026
    8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2 hours
    4747 S Broad St Building 101, Suite 120, Philadelphia, PA 19112
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    Learn how to prepare for retirement as an entrepreneur. Join PIDC and Firstrust Financial Resources to explore retirement planning strategies, savings options, and key considerations for building a financial plan for your future.

    Click here to register with PIDC
    (This link opens to an external website)

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