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May 22, 2025
Korea Taqueria Blends Cultures & Cuisines in Philadelphia
Founded in 2022 by Korean Australian chef Alexander Sherack and Mexican chef Rene Lopez, Korea Taqueria has quickly become one of Philadelphia’s most exciting culinary destinations. What began as a shared dream between two food truck owners is now a growing restaurant brand that blends the vibrant flavors of Korean and Mexican cuisine. Both chefs
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March 24, 2025
How Fireball Printing Grew Its Business & Impact in Philadelphia
If you’ve ever bought a perfect art print, been inspired by sharp signage, or flipped through a printed brochure, you know the power of high-quality printing. At Fireball Printing, it’s about more than just ink and paper—it’s about transforming ideas into lasting impressions. Started by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr. in 2008, Fireball Printing
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September 23, 2024
How Queen & Rook Mastered the Game of Small Business Success
In the age of smartphones, streaming services, and video games, it’s easy to forget the charm of face-to-face interactions and the simple joy of sitting down to play a board game. But there’s a place in Philadelphia that is keeping the beauty of board games alive: Queen & Rook Game Cafe. Queen & Rook opened
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May 29, 2024
Optimal Physical Therapy Gym Brings High-Quality Healthcare to Underserved Communities
If you’ve ever suffered from chronic pain or faced a difficult road to recovery following an injury or surgery, you understand just how important a good physical therapist can be. Unfortunately, everyone does not have the same access to high-quality healthcare and Dr. Binh Nguyen, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT made it his top priority to change
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May 29, 2024
Mayfair Family Dentistry—Creating Smiles and Fostering Community
Healthy oral hygiene is critical, not just for a winning smile, but for your general health and wellness. From preventing and treating cavities to detecting early signs of diseases like diabetes and cancers, dentists play a crucial role in our health. Mayfair Family Dentistry is a mainstay in the Mayfair neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia. The
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April 24, 2024
Beyond Beauty — Hair Du Jour Salon’s Journey to Success
Hair Du Jour Salon is a cut above the rest. Inspired by her aunt’s support and the desire to provide others with the opportunities she had, Ann Turner embarked on her entrepreneurial journey, establishing her West Philadelphia salon in 2015. This black-owned salon takes inclusivity seriously. With a commitment to quality services for anyone, Hair
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March 20, 2024
Move, Breathe, Thrive — The Growth of Monarch Yoga
Amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, while many businesses were pausing operations, one small business dared to defy the odds and set up shop. Monarch Yoga emerged as a respite from the stress and loneliness many of us felt during the pandemic. Michelle Dillon opened Monarch Yoga in June of 2020 to answer the call for
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March 20, 2024
Mixing Business with Family: Cathryn’s Cake Salon Finds Recipe for Sweet Success
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, there’s a bakery that’s about more than fresh cakes, pastries, and desserts; it’s about family. Cathryn’s Cake Salon is a testament to the power of family-owned businesses. Inspired by Fluellen family matriarch Cathryn, the bakery is a true family affair. Cathryn’s Cake Salon is powered by mother Cheryl Foat
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March 14, 2024
Amazing Kidz Academy Celebrates 10 Years in Business
It’s no secret that there are lifelong benefits to early childhood education. Children who attend preschool are not only more likely to succeed in kindergarten, they’re successful throughout their entire school experience and beyond. Lisa Smith and Clarence Morris III, co-founders of Amazing Kidz Academy, know how important preschool education is to early childhood development
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March 17, 2023
Client Feature: Highway Construction Company Olivieri & Associates Expands by Purchasing Available Land in Eastwick
PIDC client, Olivieri & Associates, is a woman-owned heavy-highway construction company founded in 1999 with notable projects that include the historic street reconstruction of the 300 block of South Philip Street, which won the 2019 Preservation Achievement Award from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Olivieri & Associates also just completed the PennDOT Riverfront Gateway Sidewalk Design Project along
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March 17, 2023
Client Feature: H&Mcare Breaks Ground on $13M Project for Home Care Support Services
Last month, PIDC client H&Mcare – a Black- and immigrant-owned home care support services business – celebrated a groundbreaking at 71st and Woodland Streets in Southwest Philadelphia. The $13 million project will provide critical services for the community, including housing to more than 22 individuals over the age of 65, an urgent care, a pharmacy, and residential
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October 27, 2022
Torrado Construction
PIDC client Torrado Construction is a Hispanic-owned general construction firm specializing in commercial construction, renovations and rehabilitations, concrete, removal services, and painting services. Luis E. Torrado, who established the company in 1995, has devoted his time to working on projects that bring positive change to underserved communities.
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August 25, 2022
CLIENT FEATURE: YOWIE
PIDC client YOWIE is a Black-, woman-, and millennial-owned home and life shop focused on curating small collections from founder Shannon Maldonado’s friends, independent artists, and designers. Founded in 2016 as an online business, YOWIE attracted a cult following for its eclectic items and workshops and events. Shannon relocated from New York City to open
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January 24, 2022
LUHV Food
LUHV Food LLC is a woman- and Hispanic-owned manufacturing company dedicated to producing 100% nutritional vegan foods. The company was started out of necessity as owners Daniel and Silvia Lucci were experiencing personal financial hardship and health issues. Both were initially heavy meat eaters and with Daniel having experience as a restaurant chef of many
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August 24, 2021
Milligan Group
Milligan Group LLC provides a full range of electrical construction, voice, data, and fiber optics telecommunications infrastructure as well as video surveillance solutions so that businesses’ infrastructure needs are met for this ever-changing industry. It is a certified MBE, WBE, and DBE firm and a signatory of the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) local
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July 26, 2021
Custom Arts Studio
Custom Arts Studio is an award-winning, woman-owned company in Philadelphia specializing in custom art and design. It has been featured in multiple media and shopping outlets, including CBS Philly, Philly Metro, 6abc, Wooder Ice, The Philadelphia Tribune, QVC, and the Home Shopping Network (HSN). Moreover, Custom Arts Studio was recently selected as artist-in-residence for the
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February 24, 2021
U3 Ventures Redevelops Historic Building
Real estate development firm, U3 Ventures, is a West Philadelphia-based company that focuses on redevelopment of ignored or unappreciated locations that nonetheless possess high potential for private and community value creation. In 2019, PIDC helped U3 Ventures refinance the acquisition and renovation of a soon-to-be vacant 3-story, 20,000 sq. ft. historic building at 40th and
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November 24, 2020
High Street Hospitality Group
High Street Hospitality Group is responsible for some of Philadelphia’s award-winning restaurants such as Fork Restaurant, a.kitchen + bar, High Street Philly, High Street on Hudson, and High Street Provisions. As a notable leader in the Philadelphia restaurant scene for more than two decades, the founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group, Ellen Yin,
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