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
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1515 Arch St.
12th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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Our programs
Announcements
Commerce is hiring!
Do you want to work for the Department of Commerce? Apply for one of our open position:
Apply for the StartupPHL Venture Grant Program!
The 2019 StartupPHL Venture Program is designed to support startup companies run by entrepreneurs from socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This grant program provides funding for technology or technology-enabled ventures that may not have access to traditional forms of capital and founder networks.
The Department of Commerce will provide grants to companies or organizations that can demonstrate an ability to increase the number of jobs available in the City of Philadelphia either through business scale or through the development of programs that enhance economic development.
