Philadelphia Department of Commerce

🌙✨ Do you operate a business at night? The Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program offers public safety training courses that will provide participants with various prevention and intervention skills to navigate situations that businesses commonly experience while operating at night. Participants will receive harm reduction, conflict resolution, active shooter awareness training and more. The application deadline for the upcoming cohort training schedule is Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XlSzqn

Attention Northeast Philly business owners! TODAY is the deadline to apply for $20,000 in grant support through the Emergency Grants Program. Our Mayor’s Business Action Team continues to support businesses affected by the recent plane crash. Join us at our office hours for personalized assistance: 🗓️ Today, Feb. 28 🕙 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 📍 Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Ave, 19149 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hJ6zmj

Happy Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a national initiative that celebrates CTE programs and raises awareness of the role that CTE has in readying our students for careers and college. In partnership with the Philadelphia School District, we are committed to working with employers across the city to increase career exposure and work experiences for students prior to graduation, as well as job opportunities after graduation. Check out photos from our recent event exposing students to careers within the Tech and Engineering industries. Students from Swenson and Kensington High Schools heard from employers, workforce training partners and colleges/universities through networking, mock interviews and resume development.

Philly entrepreneurs! Looking for a commercial space in Philadelphia or trying to optimize your lease? Join us tomorrow for an engaging panel discussion on navigating commercial leasing in Philadelphia! Gain tips and insights on: ✅ Evaluating lease terms ✅ Negotiating the best deals ✅ Aligning your space with business goals ✅ Keeping costs low and manageable Don't miss this chance to learn more about commercial leasing! Register now: https://bit.ly/40Vpdjs

We are dedicated to the economic success of neighborhood businesses and creating a welcoming environment for shoppers. Our Taking Care of Business Program invests in employment opportunities and small businesses while keeping Philadelphia’s commercial corridors clean across the city. Have you seen the East Falls Development Corporation cleaning crew at work? They are maintaining: 🧹 Ridge Ave: from Scotts Lane to Allegheny 🧹 Midvale Ave: from Kelly Drive to Conrad 🧹 River Road: from North Ferry to Calumet 🧹 Scotts Lane: from Ridge to the Roosevelt Expressway Check out this testimonial from East Falls Beverage, a local business sharing the positive impact TCB has on the areas they serve. Learn more about the work that East Falls Development Corporation does through TCB and beyond: https://bit.ly/4koVyZc

Attention Northeast Philly business owners! The Mayor’s Business Action Team continues to support businesses impacted by the recent plane crash. Important deadlines. Apply for $20,000 in grant support through The Merchants Fund Emergency Grants Program established in partnership with the Department of Commerce. Deadline: February 28, 2025. We can help you apply. Join us at our office hours for personalized assistance with questions, financial support, and resources: 📅 February 25 (tomorrow) and February 28 🕙 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 📍 Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Ave, 19149 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hJ6zmj

🎉 Great news! We announced our inaugural cohort of 22 businesses that have successfully completed the Liberty Bell Safe Certification Program! This free initiative helps businesses enhance nighttime safety for both patrons and employees. Through this program, participants gain valuable training in: 🔹 Harm Reduction 🔹 Sexual Harassment Prevention 🔹 Conflict Resolution 🔹 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 🔹 Active Shooter Awareness 🔹 Human Trafficking Prevention Learn more about the program, how to apply and its impact: https://lnkd.in/e8YYBRJj

Attention Northeast Philly business owners! The Mayor’s Business Action Team continues to support businesses impacted by the recent plane crash. Join us at our office hours for personalized assistance with questions, financial support, and resources: 📅 February 21, 25, and 28 🕙 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 📍 Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Ave, 19149 You can also apply for up to $20,000 in grant support through The Merchants Fund Emergency Relief Grants established in partnership with the Department of Commerce. Deadline: February 28, 2025. We’ll help you apply. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hJ6zmj

Philly entrepreneurs! Looking for a commercial space in Philadelphia or trying to optimize your lease? Join us on Thursday, February 27, for an engaging panel discussion on navigating commercial leasing in Philadelphia! Gain tips and insights on: ✅ Evaluating lease terms ✅ Negotiating the best deals ✅ Aligning your space with business goals ✅ Keeping costs low and manageable Don't miss this chance to learn more about commercial leasing! Register now: https://bit.ly/40Vpdjs

❤️ Valentine’s Day is almost here, and love is in the air! Businesses across the city are ready to welcome you for a special celebration. 💐 🏈 Heads up! Did you make Valentine's Day reservations on or around the City of Philadelphia and the Super Bowl LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ parade route? Allow for extra travel time tomorrow, February 14. All businesses can maintain their regular and established hours of operation. Be sure to check directly with individual businesses or visit their websites for any updates. Let's celebrate love and the Eagles in the best way possible! 💚 Stay informed: https://bit.ly/4gCc9FC