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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

  • Feb
    25
    IBA Lunch & Learn: Mastering Effective Communication
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    IBA Lunch & Learn: Mastering Effective Communication

    February 25, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join the Independence BusinessAlliance (IBA) for a virtual lunch and learn focused on mastering effective communication. 

    Clickhere to register.

  • Feb
    25
    Soft Opening of The Innovation and Manufacturing Center
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    4537 Wayne Ave #44, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA

    Soft Opening of The Innovation and Manufacturing Center

    February 25, 2026
    4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, 2 hours
    4537 Wayne Ave #44, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA
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    Join The Business Center (TBC)for the soft opening of the Innovation and Manufacturing Center (IaMC). Eventhighlights include a guided walkthrough; overview of labs, workshops, andfabrication spaces; and discussion of how entrepreneurs and creators can accessthe space.

    Click here to register.

  • Feb
    26
    Webinar: Skills Every Manufacturer Will Need Tomorrow
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    Webinar: Skills Every Manufacturer Will Need Tomorrow

    February 26, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) forthis discussion, which will highlight how manufacturers can take advantage oftraining, including robotics and automation, AI and machine learning, additivemanufacturing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, and how thesetraining paths fit into busy production schedules and support immediateon-the-job results.

    Clickhere to register.


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