PIDC BLOG

May 27, 2020

Your Outsourced CFO

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] During the current pandemic, financial peace of mind is what many business owners seek. Your Outsourced CFO is a partner in financial process and strategy, allowing CEOs and their team to progress from financial uncertainty to ultimate clarity. Through a long-term partnership with businesses, Your Outsourced

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May 27, 2020

Congratulations Class of 2020!

[av_image src=’https://pidcphilablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pidc-congrats-class-2020-1100×430-1.jpg’ attachment=’8490′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] PIDC would like to congratulate our 2020 interns on their recent graduation.  These talented interns joined PIDC to learn and assist us in driving growth to every corner

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May 27, 2020

NAWBO Helps Women-Owned Businesses Succeed

[av_horizontal_gallery ids=’8484,8479,8478,8480,8482,8483′ height=’25’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=’no_text’ link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=’enlarge’ initial=” control_layout=’av-control-default’ id=” custom_class=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] As one of the largest and leading chapters in the country, NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Philadelphia Chapter has a key program that is designed to increase the growth and profitability

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May 14, 2020

City & PIDC announce COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund recipients

City of Philadelphia and PIDC Announce Awards from the Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Over 2,000 businesses receive a total of $13.3 million PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) today announced that a total of 2,083 small businesses have been selected to receive $13.3 million from the

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April 27, 2020

A Message from Our President About COVID-19

[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 the entrepreneurs, business and nonprofit leaders, and members of our community who started this year with a vision for what they hoped to accomplish and contribute

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April 27, 2020

Eatible Delights Catering

[av_image src=’https://pidcphilablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/eatible-delights-spread-1000×400-1.jpg’ attachment=’8324′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] Whether you’re in need of catering for a business luncheon, corporate banquet, wedding, repast service, dinner party, corporate event, social gathering, or themed event, Eatible Delights Catering has

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Sustainability

April 27, 2020

Philadelphia Navy Yard wins ACEC Diamond Award

[av_image src=’https://pidcphilablog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Navyyard-ACEC-award-Directional-Drill-Panorama-1473×333-1.jpg’ attachment=’8257′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’no-animation’ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] The American Council of Engineering Companies Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) recently awarded Philadelphia Navy Yard with a Diamond Award in recognition of its Power Capacity Enhancements project.The competition recognizes engineering

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Sustainability

April 27, 2020

Introduction to C-PACE

[av_horizontal_gallery ids=’8250,8251′ height=’35’ size=’large’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=’no_text’ link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=’enlarge’ initial=” control_layout=’av-control-default’ id=” custom_class=”] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] In February, PIDC hosted Green Building United, Sustainable Business Network, and Philadelphia Energy Authority for an overview of the recently-launched Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program in Philadelphia. The Commercial Property-Assessed Clean

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April 27, 2020

Applications are Open for the 2020 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development

[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 excited to announce the second round of the PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development. The scholarship was launched in 2019 to support graduate students at Philadelphia schools seeking to pursue a career in urban development and finance. The scholarship was created by PIDC in recognition

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April 27, 2020

Ways to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Outbreak

[av_horizontal_gallery ids=’8231,8226,8232,8225,8227′ height=’25’ size=’shop_catalog’ links=’active’ lightbox_text=’caption’ link_dest=” gap=’large’ active=’enlarge’ initial=” control_layout=’av-control-default’ id=” custom_class=”] [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 work with many amazing Philadelphia businesses. During this challenging time of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we encourage you to shop local and support small businesses. Your support during this

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April 27, 2020

Distillers in PA Create Sanitizer for Frontline Workers

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] PIDC client, New Liberty Distillery, has joined forces with members of the Pennsylvania Distillers Guild, health departments, plastic suppliers, financial donors, and other entities to create and distribute at least 1.3 million bottles of sanitizer to the hands of front-line workers across Pennsylvania in a steady

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April 23, 2020

Open in PHL

[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=”] Here are some PIDC client businesses that are open during this time. Please support. Be sure to check back as this list will be updated periodically. Also,

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April 13, 2020

Covid-19 Resources

[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=”] This page is updated regularly with the latest local information and resources about COVID-19 coronavirus. Updated: Oct 20, 2022 [/av_textblock] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=”

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April 1, 2020

Business Builder Webinar Resources

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] Missed one of our webinars? You’re in luck! We’ve made each session available. Want to attend the next one? Visit our Events page to register. [/av_textblock] [av_two_fifth 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_image

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March 23, 2020

City & PIDC Open Applications to Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] The City of Philadelphia and PIDC have launched the Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund. The $9 million fund aims to provide targeted support for small businesses, which face an unprecedented challenge due to the ongoing global pandemic. [/av_textblock] [av_button label=’READ FULL ANNOUNCEMENT’ link=’manually,https://mailchi.mp/phila.gov/city-and-pidc-open-applications-to-philadelphia-covid-19-small-business-relief-fund?e=8b060ac7b6′ link_target=’_blank’ size=’large’

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February 24, 2020

Join Our Partners in Supporting Summer Jobs for Youth

[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] In the city of Philadelphia, about 16,000 young people apply for summer employment each year, yet only about half are connected to opportunities. As we continue to build our future talent pipeline, it’s crucial that employers support early career preparation to put our region’s young talent

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Black-Owned

February 24, 2020

REC Philly

As the first of its kind, REC (Resources for Every Creator) Philly, serves as both a creative agency and a creative incubator with a mission to connect, empower and educate the creative community. Co-founders, Dave Silver and Will Toms, thought of the idea after they both finished college. The two had initially worked together through

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February 7, 2020

Announcing Navy Yard Leadership Transition

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