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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

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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
Phone: (215) 683-2100
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Programs

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PHL PRIME

Providing efficient intergovernmental coordination for high-impact economic development projects.
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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.

Taking Care of Business 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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Events

  • Oct
    13
    Event
    Financial education and empowerment workshop: Cash Flows and Financial Planning-Planeacion Financiera (Spanish)
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm
    1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA1901 S 9th St Philadelphia, PA 19148, The Glow Suite, 2nd Floor
    Event

    Financial education and empowerment workshop: Cash Flows and Financial Planning-Planeacion Financiera (Spanish)

    October 13, 2026
    10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 2 hours
    1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA1901 S 9th St Philadelphia, PA 19148, The Glow Suite, 2nd Floor
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    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.

    ​These workshops will focus on the foundational knowledge required to successfully start, manage, and grow a small business, with particular emphasis on foundational bookkeeping, business practices and tax compliance.

    ​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
     
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  • Oct
    20
    Event
    Making “Cents” of Tax Exempt Bonds
    8:30 am to 10:00 am
    1500 Market St #3500 West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Making “Cents” of Tax Exempt Bonds

    October 20, 2026
    8:30 am to 10:00 am, 2 hours
    1500 Market St #3500 West, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Join PIDC for our 2nd Annual Tax-Exempt Bond financing seminar to learn how tax-exempt bonds are used to provide long-term financing for major capital projects in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Attendees will learn about the streamlined issuance process, the benefits of issuing through PIDC/PAID, and how bond professionals help guide organizations through the underwriting and approval processes. 

    Click here to register with PIDC
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  • Oct
    21
    Event
    PhilaRevenue Lunch & Learn Webinar: Tax and water bill assistance for nonprofits and places of worship
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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    Event

    PhilaRevenue Lunch & Learn Webinar: Tax and water bill assistance for nonprofits and places of worship

    October 21, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
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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
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