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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

  • May
    19
    SBDC: Intro to Quickbooks
    10:00 am to 11:30 am
    Online
  • May
    19
    SBDC: Tax Clinc Information Session
    5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
    Online
  • May
    20
    SBDC: First Step to Starting a Business
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    555 Union Boulevard Allentown PA, 18109

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