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Department of Commerce

Financial support

The Department of Commerce provides access to financial support for area businesses. These are programs, organizations, and services that can help Philadelphia business owners get financial support to start or improve their business.

Business financial support programs

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Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

Storefront Improvement Program

Helping business and property owners to upgrade their storefronts.

InStore Forgivable Loan Program

Helping businesses buy equipment and make interior improvements.

Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

Reimbursing local employers who hire individuals returning from incarceration.
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Quality Jobs Program

Investing in businesses that create new jobs with living wages and health insurance benefits for Philadelphia residents.
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Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Loan (CREAL) Program

Funding small businesses to purchase commercial property or real estate.

Services

Find loans through the Philadelphia Business Lending Network

The Philadelphia Business Lending Network helps businesses find loans.

Meet your area’s business services manager

Business services managers connect businesses to financing opportunities and provide support.

Other financing

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)

Commerce works with PIDC to manage public and private resources that encourage economic growth. PIDC offers financing incentives to Philadelphia for-profit and nonprofit businesses.

These opportunities include:

  • Below-market loans.
  • Grants.
  • Tax-exempt financing.

Visit the PIDC website to learn more.

Partner Community Development Financial Institutions

The Department of Commerce provides funding to local Community Development Financial Institutions. These organizations provide lending opportunities to businesses.

Partner organizations:

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