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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
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
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Programs

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PHL PRIME

Providing efficient intergovernmental coordination for high-impact economic development projects.

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.
Man on a ladder installing a security camera.

Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

Taking Care of Business Program

Creating employment opportunities for residents while keeping Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors clean.
A woman working at her small business.

Quality Jobs Program

Investing in businesses that create new jobs with living wages and health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents.
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Events

  • May
    17
    Event
    2nd Annual Business Summit and Expo
    All Day
    Founders' Hall, 5698 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
    Event

    2nd Annual Business Summit and Expo

    May 17, 2026
    All Day
    Founders' Hall, 5698 Wister St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
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    Philadelphia business owners, entrepreneurs, and changemakers are invited to the three-day Second Annual Business Summit and Expo on May 17th, 18th, and 19th! The Department of Commerce’s Mayors Business Action Team invites you to a dynamic three-day summit and expo focused on helping local businesses start, operate and grow in Philadelphia. Times vary per date. All businesses are welcome! This summit is designed to support diverse businesses across all sectors of Philadelphia’s economy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow.

    Register here
  • May
    18
    Event
    GrowForward: Agricultural Innovation Series - Intellectual Property, Funding, and Commercialization
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    virtual
    Event

    GrowForward: Agricultural Innovation Series - Intellectual Property, Funding, and Commercialization

    May 18, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
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    Join industry professionals and Pennsylvania entrepreneurs for the monthly GrowForward: PASBDC Agricultural Innovation webinar series exploring the spectrum of agricultural innovation, from market research and emerging opportunities to product development and commercialization. Protecting your work and preparing for growth are the focus of this webinar. The session examines intellectual property considerations, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights relevant to agricultural businesses. The discussion will also cover commercialization strategies, scaling operations, and an overview of funding options such as angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding.

    Click here to register
  • Jun
    10
    Event
    Women Changing the City
    8:00 am to 10:00 am
    World Affairs Council Of Philadelphia, 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    Women Changing the City

    June 10, 2026
    8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2 hours
    World Affairs Council Of Philadelphia, 1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    Join Center City Business Association members and friends for a moderated conversation with a dynamic panel as they discuss business and share personal stories that motivate, influence and create positive change. Hear how their experience, knowledge and drive have enabled productivity and success - how they as leaders are helping to change business in Philadelphia.

    Panelists:
    • Susan C. Aldridge, PhD, President, Thomas Jefferson University
    • Grace Francisco, Developer Strategy Executive, m2i    
    • Lisa Hughes, Publisher and CEO, The Philadelphia Inquirer
    • Maggy Wilkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Athena Global Advisors
    • Moderated by Lauren Swartz, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

    $45 for Members, $55 for Partners, $75 for Guests
    Click here to register
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