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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

  • Mar
    3
    Meet the Developers
    8:00 am to 10:00 am
    Rivers Casino Philadelphia, 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

    Meet the Developers

    March 3, 2026
    8:00 am to 10:00 am, 2 hours
    Rivers Casino Philadelphia, 1001 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
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    Join Center City BusinessAssociation for a moderated discussion about current developments, rationalebehind site selection, challenges to construction, and the anticipated impactof various projects on the city's overall economic growth and quality of life.The program includes time for Q&A and plenty of networking.

    Clickhere to register

  • Mar
    4
    Back to the Basics: B2B, Business Support, and Scaling Your Creative Business
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    Back to the Basics: B2B, Business Support, and Scaling Your Creative Business

    March 4, 2026
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 3 hours
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce for this ecosystem-focused convening designed to help creative businesses move from survival to sustainability and from passion to scale. This session connects creative entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and growing businesses with fundamental tools, partners, and pathways needed to do business with institutions, grow revenue, and build long-term capacity. Attendees will engage with City and private-sector partners offering practical insights on securing capital, procurement opportunities, workforce pipelines, and technical assistance. 


    Click here to register. 

  • Mar
    5
    Capitalizing on Major Events: How to Choose and Plan Strategically
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    Capitalizing on Major Events: How to Choose and Plan Strategically

    March 5, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE for this webinar, whereyou’ll learn a practical framework for deciding which events are worth yourinvestment and how your business should take part once you choose one. Discoverhow to identify opportunities, evaluate whether an event aligns with youraudience and goals, and develop a participation plan to maximize ROI. 

    Clickhere to register.


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