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Department of Commerce

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

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Department of Commerce

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 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

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

Looking for guidance or support?

Connect with organizations that can help you start, run, and grow your business.

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Programs

The Catalyst Fund

Fueling the growth of small businesses and entrepreneurs in Philadelphia.

Storefront Improvement Program

Helping business and property owners to upgrade their storefronts.
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Business Security Camera Program

Funding for businesses to get surveillance cameras.

PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program

Creating employment opportunities for residents while keeping Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors clean.
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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.
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Events

  • Mar
    15
    Event
    First Steps: Mapping the Business Concept [Start-Up Essentials]
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
    Online
    Event

    First Steps: Mapping the Business Concept [Start-Up Essentials]

    March 15, 2026
    12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, 2 hours
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    Are you thinking about launching asmall business? Not sure what is involved? Unsure if you have a viable businessidea? Join this introductory presentation from the Pennsylvania Small BusinessDevelopment Center at Temple University to break down the nuts and bolts ofwhat is needed to start a business.

    Click here to register.

  • Mar
    17
    Event
    The Business of Food, Wellness, and Cultural Experience
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    The Business of Food, Wellness, and Cultural Experience

    March 17, 2026
    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 3 hours
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce for this panel discussion designed to connect entrepreneurs and small business owners with tools, programs, and resources to support the start-up, operation, and growth of food- and wellness-based businesses. Attendees can expect a practical, resource-focused session designed to support food and wellness businesses at every stage. 

    Click here to register. 

  • Mar
    18
    Event
    The Business of Technology, Gaming, and Innovation
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    The Business of Technology, Gaming, and Innovation

    March 18, 2026
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 3 hours
    27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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    Join the Philadelphia Department of Commerce for this discussion with leaders across software, gaming, R&D, toys and games, biotech, and industrial design to explore the business side of innovation, funding pathways, commercialization, talent pipelines, and resources that support creative tech ventures at every stage. This session will examine how Philadelphia can position itself as a hub for creative technology through dedicated corridors, innovation districts, or cross-sector collaboration that bridges creativity and science. 

    Click here to register. 

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