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
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1515 Arch St.
12th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
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(215) 683-2100
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Announcements
Startup World Cup Philadelphia Regional Pitch Competition
Great news! The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce is thrilled to host the Philadelphia Regional Tech Startup World Cup Pitch Competition at Temple University on September 18.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity positioning and celebrating Philadelphia on the global stage. This Philadelphia competition, hosted by the Department of Commerce, is one of more than 100 regional pitch competitions happening across the world. The Philadelphia first prize winner will compete in the Startup World Cup, largest tech competition in the world.
10 tech startups will be selected to compete in Philadelphia on September 18. Selected tech startups must pitch for 4 minutes with 2 minutes of Q&A. Are you an eligible tech startup interested in pitching and competing that day? Click here to submit your application by September 2, 2024.