Philadelphia Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is the economic catalyst for the City of Philadelphia.
We work to:
- Help businesses grow. Commerce staff provide one-on-one customer service, outreach, and education to business owners. We also partner with community organizations and business associations to reach all entrepreneurs.
- Improve shopping areas. Commerce delivers improvements in partnership with local organizations. We make investments in community infrastructure to attract businesses and sustain vibrant commercial districts.
- Attract and keep businesses. Commerce works with partners to make Philadelphia a great place to do business. We use data to grow business incentives and deliver marketing and communication campaigns.
- Connect talent to growth industries. Commerce works with key partners to inform employers of workforce resources. We analyze economic industries that will need specific skilled populations and connect family-sustaining job opportunities.
- Grow generational wealth. Strive to build wealth in communities of color, including Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people. Commerce will continue to create programs in alignment with the Philadelphia Equitable Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.
- Improve the ease of doing business. Leverage economic research to drive policy and strategy. Commerce convenes thought leaders to gather feedback and continue to advocate for the business community. We collaborate with partners to influence policies that drive fair economic development.