PIDC BLOG

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April 24, 2024

Shop PHL: Pets Edition

Pets are a human’s best friend and they too deserve a pet spa day, adventure, or even a walk to your favorite brewery or restaurant. This month, and all year long, we celebrate our pets and below are just a few #PIDCclients that serve pets with the best care. In addition, check out local breweries

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SHOP PHL

November 21, 2023

SHOP PHL: Support Local

As we gear up for the busy holiday shopping season, PIDC clients across the city have unique foods, beverages, and services available to support your every need.  Also, on Saturday, November 25, commercial corridors across the city are participating in the annual Small Business Saturday. Come out and shop at your favorite local small businesses—or

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SHOP PHL

October 20, 2023

SHOP PHL: FALL 2023 EDITION

Fall is here and what better way to celebrate this cozy season than with beverages, foods and events? PIDC is proud to highlight a variety of our unique client businesses that offer beverages, food and events to help you enjoy the new season. As you enjoy this spooky holiday season with your loved ones, we

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SHOP PHL

August 22, 2023

SHOP PHL: SUMMER 2023 EDITION

This summer, relax and recharge by supporting local businesses in the retail and hospitality markets. Start by checking out this curated list of some of our PIDC clients that can keep you cool in this hot weather. GRAB A COLD BEVERAGE Two Local’s Brewing Company Two Locals Brewing Company is Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewing company

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SHOP PHL

June 28, 2023

Shining a Spotlight on Local Immigrant-owned Businesses

This Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the diverse cultures and contributions brought forth by immigrants to Philadelphia’s communities by featuring some of our PIDC client businesses that are immigrant-owned. From one of Philadelphia’s first all-grain brew-pubs to a manufacturing company producing 100% nutritional vegan foods, these businesses weave their heritage into the fabric of their

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AAPI

May 30, 2023

Support Asian American & Pacific Islander-owned Businesses

PIDC is proud to support diverse businesses in Philadelphia. This AAPI Month and beyond, we’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses by highlighting a few of our PIDC clients, including restaurants, retail stores, dental services, and more. Please join us in showing your support and shop local.  Nom Noms Chabaa Thai Bistro Intimate Thai

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SHOP PHL

January 26, 2023

Shop PHL: New Year, New You

Whether you want to do home improvements, get in shape, implement healthier eating habits, grow your business, or improve your finances, there’s a local business for that, so we rounded up various PIDC client businesses that can help you jumpstart your new year goals. Use this new year as new motivation to support small businesses.

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SHOP PHL

November 17, 2022

Shop PHL: 2022 Holiday Edition

Oh, the joy of the holiday season! If you’re looking for gifts and places to help you spread the holiday cheer, we have you covered! PIDC is proud to highlight a variety of our unique client businesses that offer gifts and services to help you check off your lists. As you enjoy this holiday season

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SHOP PHL

July 26, 2022

SHOP PHL: Summer 2022 Edition

Summer is here, most businesses are operating at full capacity, museums and attractions are open, and people are returning to workplaces. We encourage you to relax and recharge this summer by supporting local businesses and organizations. To start, check out this curated list of some of our PIDC clients. Images courtesy of Tubby Robot Ice

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SHOP PHL

December 15, 2021

Support Local Businesses: Holiday Shopping Guide 2021

If you’re looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, we are highlighting a variety of our client businesses that offer unique gifts for your needs. Plus, we’ve gathered a few holiday guides and events that are hosted by some of our incredible PIDC clients and partners. As you consider your options for shopping and

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SHOP PHL

November 22, 2021

Support Local Businesses: 2021 Holiday Edition

This holiday season, we are highlighting just a few holiday events for the entire family that are hosted by some of our incredible PIDC clients and partners. As you consider your options for shopping and holiday outings with your loved ones, we encourage you to support these local initiatives. Visit Philadelphia Holiday Parade Holiday performances

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Hispanic & Latino

September 24, 2021

Support Hispanic and/or Latino-owned Businesses

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting just a few of our Hispanic and/or Latino owned PIDC client businesses and PIDC clients that primarily focus on services for Hispanic and/or Latino communities. Food Boricua Restaurant An authentic, family-owned Puerto Rican food restaurant with locations in Northern Liberties and Port Richmond. Don Pedro Meats & Market

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AAPI

August 23, 2021

Shop PHL: Into the Office

Whether your company is going back to work in the office, starting a hybrid working environment, or still operating remotely, we have a few PIDC clients that can help your company make a more seamless transition. Image courtesy of Team Clean, Floss Barber & Yikes Sanitize Team Clean Team Clean is a Black-owned/woman-owned commercial, janitorial

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SHOP PHL

June 28, 2021

SHOP PHL: Summer Fun Edition

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] Now that all Safer-at-Home restrictions have ended, more businesses are operating at full capacity, most museums and attractions are open, and some people are returning to workplaces. To assist in this transition, the city launched Ready.Set.Philly, a collaborative civic initiative to safely bring people back to

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AAPI

April 22, 2021

Support AAPI-Owned Businesses

PIDC is proud to support diverse businesses in Philadelphia. As we prepare to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we are highlighting a few of our client businesses that are Asian American and Pacific Islander owned. We encourage you to support these clients, and other businesses throughout Philadelphia, today and beyond.

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SHOP PHL

March 24, 2021

Support Women-Owned Businesses

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SHOP PHL

January 27, 2021

Support Local Restaurants

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SHOP PHL

December 17, 2020

Support Local Businesses: Holiday Edition

[av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_breaking=” mobile_display=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] PIDC is proud to continuously support our diverse businesses, clients, partners, neighborhoods, and communities. This holiday season, we are highlighting just a few of our many PIDC

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