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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
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
Phone: (215) 683-2100
Social
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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

  • Apr
    15
    Event
    First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Virtual
    Event

    First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business

    April 15, 2026
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Virtual
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    Thinking of starting a small business? Join Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center to begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.

    Click here to register 
  • Apr
    16
    Event
    Growing Roots in Greater Philadelphia
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Yards Brewing Company, 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
    Event

    Growing Roots in Greater Philadelphia

    April 16, 2026
    5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
    Yards Brewing Company, 500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
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    Growing Roots in Greater Philadelphia is a new event designed specifically for young professionals and recent college graduates who have relocated to the region within the last three years. Bridge the gap between building a career and building a life. Born from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Visit Philly’s “Stay for Philly” campaign, this event features a casual evening to meet fellow newcomers who are also navigating their first few years in the region. Discover the opportunities that make Greater Philadelphia such a great place to call home.

    Ticket - $25.00
    Click here to register 
  • Apr
    16
    Event
    Practical Uses of AI in Your Small Business
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    virtual
    Event

    Practical Uses of AI in Your Small Business

    April 16, 2026
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 2 hours
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    Join the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center as it walks through examples for your small business to utilize AI, including starting a business, marketing Your Business, creating content, responding to prompts, and more. No longer can you just see practical AI uses online, let's join together to learn how we can grow our business by utilizing artificial intelligence.

    Click here to register 
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