SHOP PHL
March 24, 2021
Support Women-Owned Businesses
PIDC is proud to support women-owned businesses in Philadelphia. In celebrating Women’s History Month, we are highlighting just a few of our many PIDC client businesses owned by women. We encourage you to shop at and support these clients and other women-owned businesses throughout Philadelphia. Plus, check out some of our partners that provide resources
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February 24, 2021
Logistics & Distribution Update: February 2021
Philadelphia has seen unprecedented real estate development in the booming logistics and distribution sector in recent years. One site that best exemplifies this surge in activity and PIDC’s role in supporting its growth is the former Frankford Arsenal in Philadelphia’s Bridesburg neighborhood. In 2014, Dietz & Watson, a family-owned and operated Philadelphia-based purveyor of deli
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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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February 24, 2021
Fund Your Business During COVID-19: Feb 26 Update
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January 27, 2021
RESTART Update: Supporting Small Businesses
Working in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Works, we have jointly identified four phases of work to drive an equitable economic recovery in Philadelphia: [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [av_one_fourth 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’
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January 27, 2021
Applications Open for 2021-2022 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship For Urban Development
Walt D’Alessio has committed more than 46 years to PIDC as its chief executive and Chairman. He embodies the core principles of the PIDC partnership—dedication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to supporting growth throughout Philadelphia. As part of PIDC’s 60th Anniversary in 2018, and in recognition of Walt’s decades of commitment and leadership at PIDC;
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January 27, 2021
Fund Your Business During COVID-19: Jan 27 Update
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January 27, 2021
Support Local Restaurants
[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=”] Like many businesses, the food industry has been impacted by COVID-19. Challenges from the rapidly changing mitigating measures and business closures have caused a ripple effect on
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January 14, 2021
Covid-19 Funding & Financial Assistance
This page is updated regularly with the latest local information and resources about COVID-19 coronavirus. Updated: September 1, 2022 [supsystic-tables id=1]
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January 14, 2021
SUPRA | EMSCO ACQUIRES 9.6 ACRES FROM PIDC TO CONSTRUCT NEW HEADQUARTERS IN WEST PARKSIDE
SUPRA | EMSCO ACQUIRES 9.6 ACRES FROM PIDC TO CONSTRUCT NEW HEADQUARTERS IN WEST PARKSIDE The $20.3M project includes one of the largest allocations of New Markets Tax Credits in PIDC’s history and the largest allocation PIDC has committed to any project within the last 10 years. PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 13, 2021) – SUPRA |
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December 17, 2020
Summary: 2020 Logistics & Distribution
The depth and breadth of the demand for new and renovated industrial space to meet the growing need for logistics and distribution facilities in Philadelphia is clearly demonstrated in the total square footage in various phases of development across the city. As of the end of 2020, there is just under an estimated eight-million square
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December 17, 2020
BLOC Delivery: Supporting Local Businesses
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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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December 17, 2020
RESTART Update: New Markets Tax Credits
Working in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Works, we have jointly identified four phases of work to drive an equitable economic recovery in Philadelphia: [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [av_one_fourth 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’
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December 16, 2020
SHG Immigration Law
As a descendant of Eastern European Jewish refugees and the husband of a Venezuelan native, Attorney Adam Solow and his entire team have either experienced the immigration system first hand or witnessed loved ones go through the system. In 2008, Adam co-founded Solow & Isbell, LLC, and later became the managing partner of Solow, Isbell
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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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November 24, 2020
Technical.ly Philadelphia’s 10-Part Series on Black & Latinx Entrepreneurs
PIDC is excited to partner with Ben Franklin Technology Partners to support Technical.ly Philadelphia’s 10-part series on Black and Latinx entrepreneurs in Philadelphia, which launched in October.This 10-part series highlights Black and Latinx entrepreneurship in Philadelphia, including the inequities these founders face so they can be addressed — as well as explores what resources do
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November 24, 2020
RESTART Update: Logistics & Distribution
Working in partnership with the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Works, we have jointly identified four phases of work to drive an equitable economic recovery in Philadelphia: 1. RESPOND 2. Restart 3. Recharge 4. Reimagine In July, we announced our full recovery plan, detailing each
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