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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

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Announcements

Announcement

Join the 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

Great news! The 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week in Philadelphia will be offering more than 40 workshops and events to help businesses grow, while celebrating their outstanding achievements. Join us and register online here. 

Announced on: Department of Commerce

Programs

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.

Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

Reimbursing local employers who hire individuals returning from incarceration.
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Events

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Event
Monday, Oct. 2 - Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2023

Providing minority business owners with access to resources and support at more than 40 events and workshops.

  • Sep
    18
    Event
    Fundamentals of Marketing - SCORE Philadelphia
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    Fundamentals of Marketing - SCORE Philadelphia

    September 18, 2023
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 1 hour
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    Join SCORE Philadelphia for an overview of the fundamentals of marketing - developing a marketing plan, identifying your target market, implementing your plan, and turning prospects into sales.

    Learn more and register now.
  • Sep
    20
    Event
    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics webinar
    9:00 am to 11:00 am
    Online
    Event

    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics webinar

    September 20, 2023
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours
    Online
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    L&I will be conducting a 2-hour public training session on the basics of filing permit applications through the online eCLIPSE system. This webinar is an introductory session intended for new users.

    Learn more and register now.
  • Sep
    25
    Event
    Startup Basics - SCORE Philadelphia
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Online
    Event

    Startup Basics - SCORE Philadelphia

    September 25, 2023
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    SCORE Philadelphia is offering a virtual 'Start Up Business' workshop for those thinking about starting a business and/or anyone who has a business idea but needs assistance in getting focused and organized.

    In this workshop you will learn:

    • Myths & realities of entrepreneurship
    • Advantages & disadvantages of starting a business
    • Critical success factors
    • Components of business ownership
    • Making it legal
    • Funding & cash management
    • Business plan basics

    Register now.
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