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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.

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Address
1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
Phone
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Programs

Events

  • Sep
    9
    Entrepreneur Readiness
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Online

    Entrepreneur Readiness

    September 9, 2026
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    The Entrepreneur Readiness Workshop is a free, quarterly program that helps prospective business owners increase their chances for success and reduce the risks associated with starting a business.

    Click here to register with WBEC East
    (This link opens to an external website)

  • Sep
    15
    Tax Compliance Essentials | Cumplimiento Fiscal (Spanish)
    10:00 am to 11:30 am
    1901 S 9th Street Philadelphia PA 19148

    Tax Compliance Essentials | Cumplimiento Fiscal (Spanish)

    September 15, 2026
    10:00 am to 11:30 am, 2 hours
    1901 S 9th Street Philadelphia PA 19148
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    English
    The series consists of a five-part, in-person bilingual (English and Spanish) educational workshop series designed to equip current and aspiring business owners with essential financial literacy skills.

    ​Spanish
    Nuestro programa de aprendizaje consiste de una serie de cinco talleres educativos presenciales y bilingües (inglés y español), diseñados para equipar a los propietarios de empresas, actuales y aspirantes, de conocimientos financieros fundamentales

    Click here to register with Ascend Equity Advisors
    (This link opens to an external website)
  • Sep
    16
    PhilaRevenue Lunch & Learn Webinar: Understanding BIRT and gig worker tax responsibilities
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    PhilaRevenue Lunch & Learn Webinar: Understanding BIRT and gig worker tax responsibilities

    September 16, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join Philadelphia Dept. of Revenue's Lunch & Learn free webinar series for businesses, accountants, and taxpayers. Happening on the third Wednesday of each month through October 2026, each session will feature a presentation and a live demonstration on the Philadelphia Tax Center with plenty of time to answer all your questions.

    Click here to register with Philadelphia Dept. of Revenue
    (This link opens to an external website)

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