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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: (215) 683-2100
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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

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.

Fair Chance Hiring Initiative

Reimbursing local employers who hire individuals returning from incarceration.

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

Event
Monday, Oct. 7 - Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2024

Providing minority business owners with access to resources and support at more than 40 events and workshops.

  • Nov
    19
    Event
    SCORE: Mastering Cash Flow Management - Uncover Hidden Business Profits
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    SCORE: Mastering Cash Flow Management - Uncover Hidden Business Profits

    November 19, 2024
    11:00 am to 12:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Cash flow management is the lifeblood of a growing business, but it can be a significant challenge for entrepreneurs. Join our expert presenter, Jennifer Dawn, to learn how to master your cash flow. 

    Join our webinar to discover how to efficiently streamline overhead, strategically manage debt and ensure you're paying yourself what you're truly worth. 

    In this webinar, you'll learn:

    • How to trim expenses without sacrificing quality
    • How to optimize the cost of goods sold to increase profit margins
    • How to manage liabilities, freeing up cash and accelerating financial health
    • How to optimize your COGS

    Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your money management, this session will equip you with the skills to grow, invest, and succeed in today's competitive landscape.

    Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

    Click here to register.


  • Nov
    20
    Event
    OEO Doing Business in the City - How to Maximize Your Recruitment
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Event

    OEO Doing Business in the City - How to Maximize Your Recruitment

    November 20, 2024
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours

    The City is providing businesses with the resources, education, and knowledge needed to thrive now and throughout the year. Did you hear the good news? We are expanding capacity-building efforts for businesses with a series of monthly, educational workshops. 

    The goal of each workshop is to share pathways toward generational wealth for minority-, women-, disabled-owned businesses. Join us this year to:

    • Learn about available resources.
    • Explore opportunities to grow with City contracts.
    • Develop a strategy to pursue business proposals.
    • Network with like-minded businesses.

    Register for this workshop.

    Topic: How to Maximize Your Recruitment and Onboarding Efforts

    Presenters: Kimberly Mann, SHRM-SCP, Chief Executive Officer of The Mann Wise Group, Inc.

    This virtual series is from the Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Wise at Jennifer.Wise@phila.gov

  • Nov
    21
    Event
    SCORE: SBA Loan Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses - Programs, Benefits and Eligibility
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    SCORE: SBA Loan Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses - Programs, Benefits and Eligibility

    November 21, 2024
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Are you a minority business owner looking for the right financial tools to take your business to the next level? Join us for an in-depth webinar covering the various SBA loan programs designed to support minority-owned businesses in expanding, improving cash flow or investing in new opportunities.

    In this webinar, our presenter will explain the different types of loans, how to apply for SBA loans and what lenders expect from applicants so you can confidently navigate the SBA loan application process and make informed decisions.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understand how SBA loans can support business growth
    • Learn about the different SBA loan programs available
    • Discover what loan proceeds can be used for
    • Review the eligibility criteria for SBA loans
    • Gain insights into loan structure and lender expectations

    Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

    Click here to register.

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