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Department of Commerce

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.

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Address
1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
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Programs

Events

  • Nov
    30
    SCORE: How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    SCORE: How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business

    November 30, 2023
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE! Are you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your business.

    In this webinar, professional marketing coach and expert Patty Ross will help you create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment.

    A well-executed marketing plan will help you:

    • Define your businesses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
    • Set goals for marketing your business
    • Define your target audience
    • Create your Unique Selling Proposition based on competitor analysis
    • Measure and Optimize your Marketing Efforts
    • Define your brand with proper visuals and messaging
    • Determine the tools you will need to execute your marketing plan

    Register Here
  • Dec
    6
    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics Webinar
    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    L&I eCLIPSE Permitting Basics Webinar

    December 6, 2023
    9:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hours

    Join the Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) for 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.

    Register today
  • Dec
    6
    Score: How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online

    Score: How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

    December 6, 2023
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join SCORE in this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals.

    Our expert presenter will show you each element of the one-page business plan, including identifying the problem your business solves, your value proposition, your target audience and much more.

    You'll learn the following:

    • The benefits of a one-page business plan vs. other business plans

    • Practical tips on writing a one-page business plan

    • How a one-page business plan can eliminate distractions and help you focus


    Register Here

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