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Department of Commerce

Making Philadelphia a business-friendly city where companies choose to start, stay, and grow.

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Department of Commerce

Services

Meet your area’s business services manager
Find loans through the Philadelphia Business Lending Network
Do business with the City
Register as a minority, woman, or disabled-owned business
Find location and zoning information
Pay your business taxes
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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: (215) 683-2100
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Business Resource Finder

Looking for guidance or support?

Connect with organizations that can help you start, run, and grow your business.

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Programs

The Catalyst Fund

Fueling the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.

Storefront Improvement Program

Helping business and property owners to upgrade their storefronts.
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Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program

Creating employment opportunities for residents while keeping Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors clean.
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Quality Jobs Program

Investing in businesses that create new jobs with living wages and health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents.
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Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program

Funding small businesses to purchase commercial property or real estate.
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Events

  • May
    21
    Event
    OEO Doing Business in the City: Breaking Barriers for Entrepreneurs
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    OEO Doing Business in the City: Breaking Barriers for Entrepreneurs

    May 21, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) offers Doing Business in the City Workshops to help businesses navigate opportunities, resources, and processes for successfully contracting with the City of Philadelphia. These workshops are designed to support minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses (M/W/DSBEs) by providing guidance on:

    • City procurement processes
    • Certification requirements for becoming a registered M/W/DSBE
    • How to find and bid on City contracts
    • Networking opportunities with City departments, agencies, and prime contractors

    The workshops equip businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to access City contracts, expand capacity, and grow sustainably, aligning with Philadelphia's commitment to economic opportunity for all.

    Presenter: Jonathan Sklar, Vice President, Business Community Officer, Bank of America

    Topic: Breaking Barriers for Entrepreneurs: Complimentary Resources to take your Business to the Next Level

    Register for this workshop.

  • May
    21
    Event
    SBDC: APEX presents SBIR/STTR with PA IPart
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    SBDC: APEX presents SBIR/STTR with PA IPart

    May 21, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join the SEPA APEX Accelerator and Kelly Wylam from PA IPart for a presention on how small businesses can access and benefit from the SBIR/STTR programs for innovation expansion through Pre-Proposal support and financial assistance that technology-driven companies need to create high-quality SBIR & STTR grant proposals.

    Register Here
  • May
    22
    Event
    SCORE:
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    SCORE:

    May 22, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
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    About the event


    Leveraging Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) ensures your business appears on Google Search and Maps and boosts your online visibility. However, simply having a profile isn't enough. If you want to rank higher in search results and attract more customers, you need to know how to optimize your profile.

    In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you how to create and manage your Google Business Profile. You'll learn how to improve your business descriptions and photos, establish a posting schedule, and respond thoughtfully to customer reviews. Take advantage of this opportunity to maximize your online presence and attract customers in your local community.

    Here's what you'll learn:

    • Understanding what a Google Business Profile is and which businesses are eligible
    • Step-by-step guidance on creating and verifying your business profile through various methods
    • How to build a profile for service-area businesses without displaying your physical address
    • How to optimize your business information with descriptions, photos, videos, and business attributes
    • How to manage your business profile with regular updates, posts, offers, and events
    • Reading and responding to customer reviews and messages

    Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.

    Register Here

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