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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
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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

  • Jul
    9
    Event
    SCORE: How to Scale Your Business - 5 Steps to Business Growth
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
    Online
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    SCORE: How to Scale Your Business - 5 Steps to Business Growth

    July 9, 2024
    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    Growing a business requires time, planning, and focus, which are often lacking for busy business owners. You don’t have to do it on your own. Join our webinar and discover the 5 essential steps to scale your business.

    Join our expert presenter, Andrew Frazier, as he guides you through the 5 essential steps for business growth. He will help you assess your business stage, understand your focus, and identify next steps for success. If you're ready to start working on your business rather than in it, this webinar is perfect for you.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The critical path your businesses must follow to achieve long-term growth 

    • How your role and leadership skills must evolve if you want to grow your business

    • What challenges you must overcome to navigate each stage of business growth successfully


    Register Here
  • Jul
    11
    Event
    Department of L&I: Zoning Webinar Series
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online
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    Department of L&I: Zoning Webinar Series

    July 11, 2024
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
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    In the last few months, the Department presented four webinars in a six-part series focused on the Zoning Code. The slides used during these webinars are posted on the website.


    The fifth webinar of the series will cover changes to zoning permits. We will cover different ways to make minor changes to issued zoning permits and detail the process of applying for Administrative Reviews and Amended Zoning Permits. This session will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please register if you are interested in attending this webinar.


    **Attendees can receive 1 hour of continuing education credits for this course.**

  • Jul
    11
    Event
    SCORE: Boost Your Business with AI - Simple Tools for Success
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Online
    Event

    SCORE: Boost Your Business with AI - Simple Tools for Success

    July 11, 2024
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Are you ready to boost your business with cutting-edge AI tools? AI can be used to increase efficiency, enhance customer experiences and improve your marketing. However, in order to grow your business with AI, you need to understand how to use it.

    In this SCORE webinar, you'll learn from industry experts about the diverse applications of AI, from improving customer service to optimizing your marketing strategies. We will guide you through practical, prompt engineering techniques, ethical AI use, and strategic insights to boost your branding and drive future growth. 

    What you’ll learn:

    • Diverse Applications of AI: Discover how AI can enhance customer service, marketing, and operations to drive efficiency and growth.
    • Practical Prompt Engineering: Learn how to craft clear and precise prompts to get the best results from AI tools.
    • Ethical AI Use: Understand how to mitigate biases, ensure data privacy, and maintain transparency in your AI interactions.
    • Strategic Insights and Branding: Gain actionable insights for strategic planning, market analysis, and enhancing your personal and business branding.
    • Future Growth with AI: Explore how AI can drive innovation and provide a competitive edge for your business.

    Register Here
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