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Department of Commerce

Making Philadelphia a business-friendly city where companies choose to start, stay, and grow.

Department of Commerce

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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 perfect home for your business, offering:

  • Reasonable office rents and cost of living.
  • A ready workforce.
  • A central location on the Northeast corridor.

We work to:

  • Attract and keep a diverse set of businesses.
  • Revitalize neighborhoods by building vibrant commercial districts.
  • Support small businesses and improve access to funding.
  • Develop a strong talent pipeline.
  • Increase contracting opportunities for minority, women, and disabled-owned businesses.

Connect

Address
1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
Phone: (215) 683-2100
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Our programs

Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

Reimbursing local employers who hire individuals returning from incarceration.
Man on a ladder installing a security camera.

Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

Storefront Improvement Program

Helping business and property owners to upgrade their storefronts.
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Announcements

Announcement

Join the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal

If your Philadelphia business manufactures or can pivot to manufacturing COVID-19-related supplies, submit your information to the portal to help the City identify opportunities and solutions. 

Announced on: Department of Commerce
Announcement

Resources available for businesses

Information and resources are available for businesses affected by COVID-19. Find them here.

Sign up for the Department of Commerce’s newsletter, which will be distributed as new resources and information for businesses become available.

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Events

  • Apr
    9
    Event
    Virtual Event: SBA COVID-19 Loans: Understanding Federal COVID-19 Business Loans
    9:00 am to 10:00 am
    Event

    Virtual Event: SBA COVID-19 Loans: Understanding Federal COVID-19 Business Loans

    April 9, 2020
    9:00 am to 10:00 am, 1 hour

    The U.S. Small Business Administration is facilitating the federal government’s emergency support funds for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. At this free virtual program for Chamber members, attendees will hear from SBA staff about how to navigate the process for applying for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a forgivable loan if certain criteria are met.

    Participants will gain an understanding of: 
    • Who is eligible for an SBA Emergency loan and PPP (typically organizations with less than 500 employees) 
    •  What you need to have in hand before filing your application 
    • What are realistic timelines for approval/closing on your loan
    • How to estimate your economic loss to SBA

    After the presentation, there will be ample time for participants to ask questions.

    This event is exclusive to Chamber members. Due to the format of these gatherings, attendance is limited and will be first come, first serve. We will share an invitation to a Zoom Meeting 48 hours before the event is set to start.  For any questions please contact Brynn Primavera at bprimavera@chamberphl.com

    REGISTER: https://apps.chamberphl.com/Login?returnUrl=%2Fregister%2F6149%2Fvirtual-sba-covid-19-loans-understanding-federal-covid-19-business-loans
  • Apr
    9
    Event
    Webinar: Guide to Understanding the SBA EIDL and Payroll Protection Loan Application Process
    9:00 am to 10:15 am
    Event

    Webinar: Guide to Understanding the SBA EIDL and Payroll Protection Loan Application Process

    April 9, 2020
    9:00 am to 10:15 am, 1 hour
    Description: The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center is hosting a webinar on the SBA's Payroll Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan.

    Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgdsLqPclw&feature=youtu.be
  • Apr
    9
    Event
    Webinar: Financial Resources in a COVID-19 Environment
    2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    Event

    Webinar: Financial Resources in a COVID-19 Environment

    April 9, 2020
    2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, 2 hours



    PIDC and SBA discuss COVID-19 loan programs that are available at the local, state, and federal levels.

    Register online to receive webinar login.




    • Updates: City/PIDC Covid-19 Relief Fund & PA Covid-19 Working Capital Access Program
    • SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program
    • Q&A

    Register: http://www.pidcphila.com/events/financial-resources-in-a-covid-19-environment
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