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
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1515 Arch St.
12th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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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.
Programs
Events
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Oct3EventWhat Business Owners Need to Know: Keystone Saves and Wealth Planning11:00 am to 12:00 pmOnlineEvent
What Business Owners Need to Know: Keystone Saves and Wealth Planning
Join the Asian American Chamber for a session where business owners will learn the critical information on PA Keystone Save Program Act.577, understand the business retirement plan that best fits their business, and understand and prepare for successful wealth planning that matters.
Register for this event.
This workshop is part of the 40+ event series for the 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week organized by the City's Department of Commerce Office of Economic Opportunity. -
Oct3EventSBA Programs and Services12:00 pm to 1:00 pmOnlineEvent
SBA Programs and Services
Join Robert Goza for an overview of programs and services available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Register for this event.
This workshop is part of the 40+ event series for the 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week organized by the City's Department of Commerce Office of Economic Opportunity. -
Oct3EventMost Diverse Tech Hub Pitch Competition12:30 pm to 5:00 pm4548 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USAEvent
Most Diverse Tech Hub Pitch Competition
Join the Enterprise Center for the Most Diverse Tech Hub Pitch Competition, an exciting opportunity for minority tech startups in Philadelphia to showcase their innovative tech solutions.
As technology and innovation continue to progress at an unprecedented pace, The Enterprise Center's commitment lies in cultivating a technology talent pool in Philadelphia that is both equitable and representative of our diverse population. This initiative is funded by the Department of Commerce Most Diverse Tech Hub.
Register for this event.
This event is part of the 40+ event series for the 39th Annual Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week organized by the City's Department of Commerce Office of Economic Opportunity.