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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
    26
    Think Like a CEO - How to Structure Your Business for Sustainable Growth
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    Think Like a CEO - How to Structure Your Business for Sustainable Growth

    August 26, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE in this webinar, our expert presenter will walk you through the organizational framework that successful CEOs use to create sustainable growth without burning out. You'll learn how to create simple systems and workflows that reduce daily chaos, create clarity, build sustainable business growth and allow you to lead your business rather than just manage tasks.

    What You'll Learn:

    • How to identify the key operational systems that create consistency and prevent daily firefighting in your business
    • Discover practical methods to standardize your client experience, internal workflows and communication
    • How to spot the tasks that are keeping you stuck and set up systems so you can eventually delegate them
    • The key differences between a solo operator and a strategic CEO, and the organizational framework CEOs use to create growth

    SCORE National Webinars - Securing Our Future Together

    For almost 20 years, SCORE has proudly provided free webinars to America's entrepreneurs, thanks to federal funding that has allowed us to serve millions of small business owners. As we face the proposed elimination of our federal grant, we're transitioning our webinar program to a fee-based model to ensure SCORE can continue delivering the high-quality business education you depend on.

    Tell Congress: Protect SCORE’s Funding

    SCORE’s funding is vital for small businesses in every state. Congress needs to hear from you why securing funding for FY26 is critical. Your voice matters—help us continue to support entrepreneurs nationwide.

    Contact Congress Now

    What You Will Receive With Your Webinar Registration:

    Access to the Live Webinar – Join our featured experts to learn the latest business strategies, tips and tools to help you start, run and grow your business.

    Exclusive Recording Access - Webinars are recorded and made available only to those who registered for the live event, allowing you to revisit content and learn at your own pace.

    Resources & Materials – By registering for the live event, you’ll also receive access to the webinar slides and additional tools at the conclusion of the event.

    Click Here to Register.
  • Aug
    28
    SCORE: How to Create an AI Integration Plan - Systematically Review Every Business Function
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    SCORE: How to Create an AI Integration Plan - Systematically Review Every Business Function

    August 28, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE to create AI Intergration plans to automate your business:


    About the event



    AI has become a valuable tool for small businesses, improving all aspects of operations, from marketing to financial tracking. However, many business owners fail to integrate AI effectively, following trends or making expensive mistakes with tools that don't fit their needs. If you want to unlock AI's true potential, you need to take a systematic approach to identify the highest-impact opportunities and select the right tools for your business needs.

    In this comprehensive webinar, you'll learn how to create an AI integration plan and conduct a methodical review of all aspects of your business to determine exactly where AI can save you time, reduce costs, and improve results. We'll walk through real-world assessments of key business functions, demonstrate specific AI tools in action, and provide you with a complete AI Integration Assessment Checklist so you leave knowing exactly how to start your strategic AI integration and avoid costly implementation mistakes.

    What You'll Learn:

    • Systematic Business Analysis: Discover how to evaluate AI opportunities across multiple business functions
    • Strategic Priority Framework: Learn how to assess and rank AI implementations to maximize ROI
    • Practical Implementation Planning: Master the step-by-step process for testing, adopting, and scaling AI tools
    • Department-Specific Applications: Gain actionable insights for AI integration in each business function with real-world examples and recommended tools
    • Complete Integration Roadmap: Develop your personalized AI integration plan to unlock AI's true potential

    SCORE National Webinars - Securing Our Future Together

    For almost 20 years, SCORE has proudly provided free webinars to America's entrepreneurs, thanks to federal funding that has allowed us to serve millions of small business owners. As we face the proposed elimination of our federal grant, we're transitioning our webinar program to a fee-based model to ensure SCORE can continue delivering the high-quality business education you depend on.

    Tell Congress: Protect SCORE’s Funding

    SCORE’s funding is vital for small businesses in every state. Congress needs to hear from you why securing funding for FY26 is critical. Your voice matters—help us continue to support entrepreneurs nationwide.

    Contact Congress Now

    What You Will Receive With Your Webinar Registration:

    Access to the Live Webinar – Join our featured experts to learn the latest business strategies, tips and tools to help you start, run and grow your business.

    Exclusive Recording Access - Webinars are recorded and made available only to those who registered for the live event, allowing you to revisit content and learn at your own pace.

    Resources & Materials – By registering for the live event, you’ll also receive access to the webinar slides and additional tools at the conclusion of the event.

    Click Here to Register:

  • Sep
    17
    OEO Doing Business in the City: How to do Business with PGW
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Online

    OEO Doing Business in the City: How to do Business with PGW

    September 17, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Doing Business in the City Workshops to help businesses navigate opportunities, resources, and processes for successfully contracting with the City of Philadelphia. These workshops are designed to support minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) by providing guidance on:

    • City procurement processes
    • Certification requirements for becoming a registered M/W/DSBE
    • How to find and bid on City contracts
    • Networking opportunities with City departments, agencies, and prime contractors

    The workshops equip businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to access City contracts, expand capacity, and grow sustainably, aligning with Philadelphia's commitment to economic opportunity for all.

    The How to Do Business with PGW Workshop provides businesses with essential information on partnering with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), the largest natural gas utility in the city. This workshop equips business owners with the knowledge and tools to access contracting opportunities with PGW, helping them build valuable relationships and expand their business within the energy sector.

    Presenter: Dr. Erica Patterson, PGW

    Register for this workshop.


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