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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
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Programs

Events

  • Jun
    24
    AACC Land, Air & Sea Innovation & Opportunity Business Summit
    7:30 am to 12:30 pm
    Cira Centre, 2929 N 30th St Station, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

    AACC Land, Air & Sea Innovation & Opportunity Business Summit

    June 24, 2025
    7:30 am to 12:30 pm, 5 hours
    Cira Centre, 2929 N 30th St Station, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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    Join the African American Chamber of Commerce for a high-powered summit bringing together Philadelphia’s pivotal engines of growth — the Land BankPhiladelphia International Airport, and PhilaPort — for an exclusive look into the future of infrastructure, industry trends, and major contract opportunities.

    Why Attend?

    • Discover upcoming procurement pipelines and development initiatives
    • Connect with agency leaders shaping the region’s innovation strategy
    • Learn how your business can get involved in ownershipoperations, and growth opportunities across land, air, and sea sectors

    Event Agenda

    7:30am-8:50am Breakfast networking 

    8:50am-9am Opening Comments 

    9am-9:20 PHL Overview Presentation 

    9:20-9:40 PhilaPort Overview Presentation 

    9:40-10am Land Bank Overview Presentation 

    10am-11:15am Panel Discussion with PHL , Phila Port, and Land Bank 

    11:15-11:45am – Opening Questions 

    11:45-12:30pm-Closing Networking

    Breakfast will be served
     

    This is your gateway to insider knowledge, strategic networking, and unlocking new possibilities in Philadelphia’s evolving business landscape.

    Limited spots available — don’t miss out!
     

    Learn and register now by clicking here.

  • Jun
    25
    OEO Business Development Series: Technology and Innovation in Business
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Online

    OEO Business Development Series: Technology and Innovation in Business

    June 25, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
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    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.

  • Jun
    26
    SBDC: How to Access the Capital You Need - virtual session
    9:00 am to 10:30 am
    Online

    SBDC: How to Access the Capital You Need - virtual session

    June 26, 2025
    9:00 am to 10:30 am, 2 hours
    Online
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     Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Managing a Business


    Hear from an SBA preferred lender to learn how to acess capital from business acquisiton to start-up financing to ground-up construction and every state in between.

    Register Here.


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