The Department of Commerce is the economic catalyst for the city of Philadelphia. Stay connected with our programs, services, and resources by following @phlcommerce on social media platforms. We envision a globally competitive economy that benefits all people who live, work, and do business in our city.

PVLA empowers artists by securing free legal assistance and resources in order to support a thriving culture of creativity in the greater Philadelphia region. We connect low-income artists, artist collectives, and small-budget arts and cultural organizations with volunteer lawyers who contribute over $1 million in pro bono legal services each year.

The mission of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) is to strengthen the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of Pennsylvania's communities through the arts.

MakerStock is your one-stop shop for your maker material needs. MakerStock is a single source of materials for lab managers, students and makerspaces, B2B, and the general public. We offer sheet stock materials in pre-cut and cut-to-order sizes, fast deliveries, personalized service, and competitive prices.

We specialize in wood (Baltic Birch Plywood, wood veneers, and MDF) and plastics (cast and extruded acrylics, in many colors, finishes, and thicknesses), as well as CNC foam, leather, filament, metal, and more."

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PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation that provides financing, real estate products, and Business Builder Workshops to established businesses, nonprofits, and developers in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

CraftNOW Philadelphia unites the leading institutions, artists, and patrons of Philadelphia’s craft community to celebrate the city’s rich legacy, its internationally-recognized contemporary scene, and its important role as an incubator for arts based in wood, clay, fiber, metal, and glass.

SCORE Philadelphia and its volunteer business mentors are dedicated to providing the best possible service to help small business owners achieve their goals. Face-to-face or online, its mentors are able and willing to aid in the success of small businesses.