The Department of Commerce is positioning Philadelphia as a global business destination for key industries like manufacturing, technology, and life sciences.
The Department of Commerce has dedicated teams that offer tailored support to attract and retain companies in key industries. We also help existing local companies expand their business.
We can help you:
- Engage with City government: We connect companies to government services and technical assistance. We also facilitate custom business development tours, provide real estate suggestions, and offer other kinds of tailored guidance and resources. We engage companies in our decision-making efforts to make it easier to do business.
- Understand trends: We research the local economy and industries to inform our strategies. We can provide data on wages, real estate, talent, costs of doing business and living, and the Philadelphia market.
- Get funding, support, and incentives: We provide location-based incentives and financial programs for companies that create products and jobs locally. We also support startups and entrepreneurs with growth opportunities.
- Strengthen local networks: We connect companies with local stakeholders and organizations. We also connect employers to workforce resources and create partnerships with colleges and universities to help people of all ages build skills and enter the local talent pipeline.
Jump to support for:
- Advanced manufacturing, logistics, & industrial real estate
- Commercial investment
- Creative economy
- Life sciences
- Nighttime economy
- Technology
Advanced manufacturing, logistics, & industrial real estate
We’re growing the manufacturing industry in Philadelphia and promoting innovation.
The Department of Commerce offers the PHL Made Grant to help manufacturing companies improve their business operations, increase efficiency, and bring new products to the market.
Get support
Contact Altoro Hall, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Industrial Real Estate and Retention at Altoro.Hall@phila.gov.
Commercial investment
We’re supporting the growth of diverse commercial and professional services, from local and national retailers, to construction, finance, and architecture firms.
Get support
Contact Ibriz Muhammad, Director of Commercial Investment at Ibriz.Muhammad@phila.gov.
Creative economy
We’re growing Philadelphia’s creative economy and driving innovation through creative industries like the visual and performing arts, fashion, music, film and TV, publishing, architecture, and more.
We provide resources like creative economy workshops, seed funding, and free and low-cost vending opportunities.
Get support
Contact Sophie Heng, Senior Director for Creative Economy Initiatives at Sopheap.Heng@phila.gov.
Life sciences
Philadelphia is home to a world-class life sciences and biotechnology sector and we’re supporting its growth. A global leader in gene and cell therapy, our city is at the forefront of precision medicine and producing innovative research that saves lives.
Get support
Contact Dr. Rebecca L. Grant, Director of Life Sciences & Innovation at Rebecca.Grant@phila.gov.
Nighttime economy
We’re enhancing our 24-hour city with a thriving nighttime economy that drives tourism, hospitality, and world-class arts and culture. We support efforts that meet the needs of nighttime businesses, workers, and residents.
Get support
Contact Raheem Manning, Director of Nighttime Economy at Raheem.Manning@phila.gov.
Reports
Read about our progress and latest initiatives.
Technology
Philadelphia is the perfect home for innovative tech companies of all sizes. We’re positioning Philadelphia as the most diverse tech hub in the nation by advancing industry partnerships to build our talent pipeline.
Get support
Contact Tempest Carter, Director of Strategic Tech Initiatives at Tempest.Carter@phila.gov.