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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
Phone
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Programs

Events

  • Jun
    17
    Power Up Your Business Information Session
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    virtual

    Power Up Your Business Information Session

    June 17, 2026
    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 1 hour
    virtual
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    Join PIDC and Community College of Philadelphia as they host a series of information sessions to answer your questions about Power Up Your Business. The program brings entrepreneurs and business owners together to learn from one another while providing the education and training to help you adapt to challenges and run your business efficiently. Participants will learn from experienced entrepreneurs through a peer-based learning model.

    Click here to register with PIDC 
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  • Jun
    18
    Monthly Innovation Exchange: Connected Communities
    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
    675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    Monthly Innovation Exchange: Connected Communities

    June 18, 2026
    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, 2 hours
    675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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    Connect with entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, students, and innovators at uCity Square's monthly networking series. Enjoy food, drinks, and conversation while building collaborations across Philadelphia’s innovation community.

    Click here to register with uCity Square
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  • Jun
    25
    Certification for 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone Programs Workshop
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Certification for 8(a), WOSB, and HUBZone Programs Workshop

    June 25, 2026
    9:00 am to 12:00 pm, 3 hours

    This workshop hosted by the Small Business Association covers three SBA certification programs that help small businesses win federal contracts: the 8(a) Program for disadvantaged businesses, the WOSB Program for women‑owned firms, and the HUBZone Program for companies in economically distressed areas.

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

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