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Department of Commerce

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.

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Address
1515 Arch St.
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email business@phila.gov
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Programs

Events

  • Jan
    22
    OEO Business Development Series: Understanding Finance and Credit
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Online

    OEO Business Development Series: Understanding Finance and Credit

    January 22, 2025
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, 2 hours
    Online
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    Join the Department of Commerce, Office of Economic Opportunity for a workshop on The Understanding Finances and Credit. This workshop is designed to help businesses gain essential financial knowledge to build a strong foundation for growth and sustainability. By providing practical tools and expert insights, this workshop empowers business owners to make informed financial decisions, enhance their creditworthiness, and position their businesses for long-term success in Philadelphia's competitive market. 

    Register for this event. 

  • Jan
    27
    Credit Building Fundamentals: Building Credit as an Asset
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Online

    Credit Building Fundamentals: Building Credit as an Asset

    January 27, 2025
    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, 1 hour
    Online
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    Join Finanta for a virtual webinar to learn more about how the credit system works, why credit building matters, how reports & scores are generated, and the role debt plays in credit building.

    This session will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Please  register if you are interested in attending this session.
  • Jan
    28
    Creación del historial de crédito: El historial de crédito como un activo
    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
    Finanta, 1301 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA

    Creación del historial de crédito: El historial de crédito como un activo

    January 28, 2025
    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, 2 hours
    Finanta, 1301 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA
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    En este seminario presencial, aprenda más sobre cómo funciona el sistema de crédito, por qué es importante construir crédito, cómo se generan los informes y puntajes, y el papel que juega la deuda en la construcción del crédito.

    Si está interesado en inscribirse en esta clase, regístrese aquí.

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