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Resources for Business

Resources on how to start or grow a business in the Philadelphia region

Philadelphia City Resources

Regional Resources

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia provides a list of resources and tools to support businesses during and after the pandemic at the state level, as well as resources from the counties surrounding Philadelphia.

Building Permit Process

Building permits are required before beginning projects to enlarge, repair, change, add to or demolish a structure, and to install equipment or systems in a structure, including: new construction, upgrades to existing structures, changes in occupancy classification, and installation or modification of fire suppression or mechanical systems.

Commerce by the Numbers: 2020

An infographic from the Philadelphia Commerce Department about small businesses using the city for assistance

"Creating a Healthier Community" Blog

Blog post about creating healthier communities in Philadelphia.

"What Will the Post-Pandemic Office Look Like?" Blog

Blog post from Independence Blue Cross about returning to the office after the Coronovirus Pandemic

"Philadelphia and the Growth Mindset" blog

This blog post is an overview of the various resources and assets Philadelphia has to offer startups and the entrepreneur-minded, and why we need to believe in ourselves as a city in order to grow.

MontcoForward Dataset and Statistics

Dataset and Statistics about Montgomery County, from the Montgomery County Commerce Department

Montco 2040 Comprehensive Plan

A comprehensive plan from the Montgomery County Planning Commission that contains goals and a future land use plan, guides overall growth and development in the county.