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September 15, 2020

Kevin O’Brien Studio

Kevin O’Brien, owner of textile design and production company, Kevin O’Brien Studio, will open a flagship store in the most coveted square block for retail in Philadelphia. Its mission is to brighten the day for any lover of interior design who happens to cross its threshold. Once you enter the modern storefront for Philadelphia’s premier

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December 10, 2018

TASTY BAKING COMPANY

In 1914, Philip Baur and Herbert Morris founded Tasty Baking Company with $50,000 raised from family members. Over the years, their Tastykakes – the now classic Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, and Juniors – have become iconic Philadelphia snack favorites. By 1922, the company had outgrown its home on Sedgley Avenue, and moved to Hunting Park Avenue,

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December 10, 2018

COVERSPORTS

Calling Philadelphia, PA home for the past 144 years, CoverSports traces its roots back to D.C. Humphrys Company, when in 1874 it was manufacturing covers for wagons. D.C Humphrys is one of the oldest continuously manufacturing companies in the United States. While its product line has evolved to primarily include athletic fabric products and covers

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November 8, 2018

DISORB SYSTEMS

Based in North Philadelphia, DiSorb Systems manufactures and distributes a wide range of medical products to healthcare facilities throughout the U.S. and in many countries around the world. DiSorb manufactures waste management products are used primarily in hospital operating rooms that solidify and treat liquid medical waste. In addition, DiSorb distributes many other brands, including

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November 1, 2018

SAMUELS & SON SEAFOOD

Seafood wholesale supplier, Samuels & Son Seafood, is a family owned and operated company that has been providing exceptional seafood and service for over 100 years. Samuels and Son Seafood is dedicated to serving chefs, retailers and restaurants throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, South Coast, and West Coast regions with premium fresh and frozen seafood. Samuels

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November 1, 2018

PENN FISHING TACKLE COMPANY

Founded in 1932, PENN Fishing Tackle Company manufactures some of the world’s highest quality fishing tackle, serving millions of experienced anglers around the world. The international company has been at the forefront of modern reel design and production earning numerous International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world records through the years. PIDC assisted PENN Fishing Tackle

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February 1, 2018

WHITMAN’S CHOCOLATE

The first transaction for the newly formed partnership, PIDC helped to execute a deal that moved Whitman’s Chocolates from the original location to a new 400,000 square-foot facility in Northeast Philadelphia. Stephen F. Whitman was dedicated to Philadelphia businesses opening a small confectionery and fruiterer shop at Third and Market in 1842.  As the company

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February 1, 2018

DIETZ & WATSON

PIDC brings its more than 50 years of experience in structuring public private transactions to planning and developing workplaces for the future. PIDC put these skills to work to support Dietz & Watson, a family owned and operated Philadelphia institution now in its fourth generation. After a fire destroyed the company’s New Jersey distribution center,

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February 1, 2018

SUPERFIT, INC

In 1993, Superfit Inc., a fine jewelry manufacturer, was founded on a patented hinge system. This allows rings to open completely and close securely at the base of the finger, where it’s meant to be worn. Over the years, this technology has been accepted by jewelers worldwide as the absolute finest custom-fitting solution. Refreshing the

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