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Philly business owners! The Mayor’s Business Action Team (MBAT) in the Department of Commerce provides personalized assistance in multiple languages to business owners for all aspects of doing business in Philadelphia.

Business services managers are City liaisons supporting businesses through in-person outreach and customized virtual services. Contact us by emailing business@phila.gov or calling 215-683-2100.

How we support

The team will work to understand your needs, answer questions, connect you with resources, and help you navigate City processes. Here’s how it works:

Tell us what’s going on.
We’ll listen and learn about your business or issue.
We’ll help you navigate the next steps.

The Mayor’s Business Action Team assists from business idea to grand opening and beyond. We are here to serve as your support entry from City government, each step of the way.

Types of assistance

MBAT business services managers can assist with questions, such as:

Starting a business: What do I need to start a business in Philadelphia?
City requirements: What licenses, permits and approvals do I need?
Financial health: How can I improve my business finances including tax records?
Funding: What funding is available to help grow and improve my business?
Mentorship: Where can I find free business mentorship and training?
Finding a location: How do I check if a property will meet the zoning needs for my business?
Something else: I have a business problem, but I’m not sure who can help.

Start with MBAT. We’ll help you figure out where to go and what to do next.

The Parker Administration is dedicated to increasing access to economic opportunity for all. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed the PHL Open for Business Executive Order 10-2024 outlining the Parker Administration’s commitment to creating a business-friendly government that removes regulatory burdens, delivers efficient customer-service experiences, accelerates approval timelines and further streamlines City permit and licensing processes. MBAT is a vital part of these efforts.