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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
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

  • Feb
    19
    Event
    Lunch with the City's Leaders: Angela Val
    11:45 am to 1:00 pm
    W Philadelphia, 1439 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Event

    Lunch with the City's Leaders: Angela Val

    February 19, 2026
    11:45 am to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    W Philadelphia, 1439 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
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    Join Center City BusinessAssociation for this series, which engages the business community with highlyrespected leaders who consistently promote civic and cultural responsibility,and economic commitment to the Philadelphia region. Each luncheon offersopportunity to connect with members and friends and add your voice to theconversation.

    Clickhere to register.

  • Feb
    19
    Event
    Maximizing Your WBE Certification
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online
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    Maximizing Your WBE Certification

    February 19, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
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    Whether you’re newly certified orhave been wondering how to make the most of your certification, this Women’sBusiness Enterprise Center webinar will show you the best ways to network andgrow your business.

    Click here toregister

  • Feb
    19
    Event
    From Marketing Plan to Action: Choosing Which Activities to Prioritize
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online
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    From Marketing Plan to Action: Choosing Which Activities to Prioritize

    February 19, 2026
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
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    Join SCORE for this webinar tolearn how to simplify, prioritize, and activate your marketing plan using apractical decision framework grounded in behavioral economics and neuroscience.You’ll discover how to choose the right marketing channels, messaging andactivities based on how your customers think, decide and move through thebuying journey, so you can make confident choices instead of guessing.

    Clickhere to register.

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