Hispanic & Latino
October 23, 2020
Support Hispanic and/or Latino-owned Businesses
This month, we are highlighting just a few of our PIDC client businesses that are Hispanic and/or Latino owned and/or businesses that primarily focus on services that help Hispanic and/or Latino communities. We encourage you to support these clients and other businesses throughout Philadelphia. Esperanza Health Center Esperanza Health Center is a multi-cultural ministry providing
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September 21, 2020
PHDC Seeking Contractors for Home Improvement Programs & Restore Repair Renew
Our partners at PHDC give contractors the opportunity to grow their business while also improving living conditions and quality of life in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods. Qualified contractors are needed for PHDC’s Home Improvement Programs and Restore Repair Renew program which use small contractors to make home repairs for Philadelphia residents. Learn more about the programs and how to
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September 16, 2020
Announcing PIDC’s Business Builder Webinars for Fall 2020
Join us this fall for all new webinars! PIDC’s Business Builder Webinars provide critical business education to businesses and organizations from every market sector. Presented by subject matter experts, these webinars are foundational in building skills, making connections, and providing components needed to reach strategic growth goals. They are also free and specifically targeted to
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September 16, 2020
PIDC Clients and Partners Receive William Penn Foundation Creative Communities Grants
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September 15, 2020
PIDC’s RESTART Action Plan Update: Funding, Events, and Collaborations
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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September 15, 2020
Community Development Corporations Make a Difference
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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
Read MoreReal Estate Initiatives
September 15, 2020
Two EPA Grant Awards
In case you missed it, this summer, PIDC, through the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID), was awarded two grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund assessment and cleanup of sites in Philadelphia. In May, the EPA awarded PAID $300,000 from its Brownfields Assessment Program. PAID will use these resources to conduct
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September 15, 2020
Recipients Selected for Second Round of PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development
PIDC is proud to announce the second round winners 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 of M. Walt D’Alessio’s decades of commitment and
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August 12, 2020
PIDC Chairperson, Salvatore Patti, Starts New Position at WSFS Bank
Sal Patti, has joined WSFS Bank as senior vice president, director of commercial banking and wealth client management for Greater Philadelphia. Sal’s primary focus is to strengthen the WSFS brand in the region and drive market share for its commercial and wealth divisions. Earlier this year, Sal was named the new PIDC and PIDC Community
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August 12, 2020
Funding Opportunity: August 17 Update
Are you in need of funding to help your business recover? Check out our list of state, federal, and local funding resources. COVID-19 Relief PA Statewide Small Business Assistance The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance program will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been economically impacted by
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August 12, 2020
PACDC Equitable Development Conference 2020
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August 12, 2020
Client Interview: My Independence at Home
[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=”] Founded in 2013, My Independence at Home is a full-service home care agency that goes far beyond simply placing a compassionate caregiver in a client’s home. The
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August 12, 2020
Force Majeure Clauses in the Face of 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=”] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused business activity to grind to a screeching halt across the country. Business owners have been unable to generate revenue and some have
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August 6, 2020
PIDC’s RESTART Action Plan Update: The Navy Yard
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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June 29, 2020
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Now Open
The Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) offers matching grants, generally ranging from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, funded by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget for the acquisition and construction of economic development, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. RACP grant awards are issued by the Commonwealth and administered through the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial
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June 29, 2020
Funding Opportunity Updates
[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=”] Are you in need of funding to help your business recover? Check out our list of state, federal, and local funding resources. [/av_textblock] [/av_one_full] [av_one_full first min_height=”
Read MoreBlack-Owned
June 29, 2020
Support Black-Owned Businesses
PIDC is proud to continuously support our diverse businesses, clients, partners, neighborhoods, and communities. Here are a few of our awesome PIDC clients that are open for business and also black-owned. Join us in supporting Philadelphia businesses by shopping for local products and services from technology, healthcare, construction, hospitality, marketing, real estate, creative industries, and
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