Join the Department of Commerce, for our Coffee and Commerce event series! These events are designed to empower the growth of businesses with resources, knowledge and connections. Each session offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and specialists on key topics that will help them start, operate, and grow their businesses in Philadelphia.

This discussion will provide insights on how legal structure impacts every aspect of starting and growing a business. Our speaker, Peter Robau, will break down the various business structure options and provide practice guidance on how to choose the one that best aligns with your goals, risk tolerance, and growth plans.

Topic: Choosing the Best Legal Structure for Your Business

Our Speaker: Peter Robau, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Resource Partners

• LA21
• Department of Commerce, Mayor's Business Action Team
• City of Philadelphia, Office of Workforce Solutions
• Department of Revenue
• Department of Licenses and Inspections
• University of Pennsylvania, Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
• Black Squirrel
• City of Philadelphia, Office of Emergency Management
• Monument Advisory Group

About the event

Google is the world's largest search engine and marketplace, which is why having a presence on Google and using platforms like Google Ads is essential for business growth and sustainability.

In this session, you'll learn how to use Google Ads to increase your visibility, attract qualified leads, and grow your business. Whether you're new to digital advertising or looking to optimize your existing campaigns, this webinar provides the practical knowledge and strategies to help you succeed.

What You'll Learn:

• How to create and set up your Google Ads account from scratch
• How to structure your campaign for success
• Keyword research strategies
• How to create high-converting ads that drive results

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording. 

Register Here.

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Business Development Workshops to empower minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to thrive in Philadelphia's competitive business environment. These workshops focus on:

• Enhancing business capacity and readiness for growth opportunities.
• Providing guidance on City contracts, procurement processes, and certification.
• Delivering industry insights and best practices to help businesses succeed.
• Offering networking opportunities with City agencies, prime contractors, and business leaders.

OEO's Business Development Workshops are designed to foster economic inclusion by equipping businesses with the tools they need to expand, secure contracts, and contribute to Philadelphia's vibrant economy.

Register for this workshop