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
Get crime prevention tips for your business and employees
The Department of Commerce partnered with the Philadelphia Police Department to share steps that you can take to protect your business and employees. Get crime prevention tips for businesses and employees here.
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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Oct2EventMinority Enterprise Development Week Kickoff Breakfast Awards Ceremony9:00 am to 11:00 amNational Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAEvent
Minority Enterprise Development Week Kickoff Breakfast Awards Ceremony
October 2, 20239:00 am to 11:00 am, 2 hoursNational Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAmapJoin the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) to celebrate and network with diverse minority enterprises, advocates, and champions as we kick off the 39th annual Philadelphia MED Week.
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. -
Oct2EventPractitioner’s Panel Discussion: The Future of MBE/WBE Programs after the Harvard Admissions Ruling11:00 am to 1:00 pmNational Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAEvent
Practitioner’s Panel Discussion: The Future of MBE/WBE Programs after the Harvard Admissions Ruling
October 2, 202311:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hoursNational Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAmapJoin the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) for a panel discussion on the future of Minority and Women Business Enterprise Programs after the Harvard Admissions Ruling, following the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Kickoff and Awards Ceremony.
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. -
Oct2EventDiversity in Airport Concessions3:00 pm to 5:00 pmOnlineEvent
Diversity in Airport Concessions
Join MarketPlace PHL for an informational session educating minority businesses on how to operate in the airport concessions program.
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.