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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

  • Mar
    10
    Manage Your Finances With Confidence Using Scalable Accounting Systems
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    Manage Your Finances With Confidence Using Scalable Accounting Systems

    March 10, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE for this webinar,during which an expert presenter will guide you through the essentialaccounting systems every small business needs to operate with confidence. Learnhow to structure your books, establish healthy financial habits, and createprocesses that support smarter decisions, without over-complicating things.

    Clickhere to register.

  • Mar
    10
    The Business of Music, Performance, and Nightlife Operations
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

    The Business of Music, Performance, and Nightlife Operations

    March 10, 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 convening highlighting Philadelphia’s music, performance, and nightlife scenes as cultural powerhouses and businesses. This session will bring together venue operators, artists, producers, educators, architects, and cultural leaders for an insightful conversation about sustaining creative spaces and careers in Philadelphia. Presenters will also explore the resources, policies, and partnerships that support live music, performance venues, festivals, nightlife operators, and youth performance spaces across the city. They will also discuss the realities of operating in today’s creative economy, covering topics including space activation and compliance, talent development, funding pathways, and cross-sector collaboration. 


    Click here to register. 

  • Mar
    12
    Webinar: AI Decision Making Analysis for Manufacturers
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    Webinar: AI Decision Making Analysis for Manufacturers

    March 12, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join Delaware Valley IndustrialResource Center (DVIRC) to explore how AI-driven analysis is helpingmanufacturers, where AI adds real value, and how manufacturers can get startedwithout over-complicating their systems.

    Clickhere to register.


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