The Department of Commerce is here to help your business launch and thrive in Philadelphia.
The Department of Commerce offers many kinds of one-on-one business support. Individual businesses can meet with a business service manager to get help and advice. Business Technical Assistance Providers offer help with financing, legal matters, and skills training. Businesses in select low-to-moderate income areas can also be referred to the Business Coach program for specialized assistance.
Meet your area's business service manager
Business service managers work in the neighborhoods and communities of Philadelphia. They simplify the process of opening and operating your business in the city.
Meet your area’s business services manager.
View a map of business service managers and their assigned neighborhoods.
Find specialized help for your business
The Department of Commerce provides funding to select nonprofit organizations that help businesses. Funding provided through the Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) helps organizations equip business with:
- Business skills training.
- Lending.
- English language assistance.
- Legal aid.
| Assistance providers | Business skills training | Lending | English Language assistance | Legal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Works (215) 545-3100 |
x | x | ||
| Community First Fund (267) 236-7000 |
x | x | ||
| Kiva (215) 683-2153 |
x | |||
| SCORE Philadelphia (215) 231-9880 |
x | |||
| The Business Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise (215) 247-2473 |
x | |||
| The Enterprise Center (215) 895-4000 |
x | x | ||
| Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians (215) 557-2626 |
x | x | x | |
| Women’s Business Development Center (215) 790-9232 |
x | |||
| Women’s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC) (215) 564-5500 |
x | x |
