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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

  • Aug
    14
    Event
    SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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    SEO Strategies to Get Your Business Found Online

    August 14, 2025
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
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    Join SCORE in this SEO training webinar, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to improve your search rankings, increase organic traffic, and get in front of your ideal audience without relying on paid ads. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this session will simplify SEO into actionable steps that you can easily implement in your business.

    Attendees will walk away with:

    • How to Uncover What Your Target Audience is Searching For 
    • How to Show Up in Google Search Results 
    • A Proven Framework for Optimizing Your Website
    • The Key to Outranking Your Competition 
    • The Top Tools SEO Pros Use 
    • Action Steps to Start Seeing Results
    Click Here to Register.
  • Aug
    14
    Event
    Succession Planning: Selling a business to the Workers
    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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    Succession Planning: Selling a business to the Workers

    August 14, 2025
    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 1 hour
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    On Thursday, August 14th, from 4-5pm, the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance will host a virtual succession planning event: Think About It: Selling a Business to the Workers.

    Whether you’re a business owner preparing to retire or an owner searching for a way to retain jobs, develop leadership, and build wealth, employee ownership can help you move your business forward. You can also be a worker who wants to learn more about the pathway to buy the business from its current owner. Either way, learn more about options and funding to support your journey at our introductory webinar. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the session.

    Register now
  • Aug
    16
    Event
    Festival of India
    2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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    Festival of India

    August 16, 2025
    2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 6 hours
    121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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    Join Asian American Commerce and experience the vibrant Festival of India with a dazzling mix of diverse vendors.

    Click here to register
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