Logistics & Distribution
December 19, 2019
December Logistics & Distribution Update
In early 2018, PIDC released Philadelphia Delivers: A Hub for Logistics & Distribution. Since the report’s release, Philadelphia has seen significant real estate development in this booming industrial sector. In this monthly series, you can catch up on the ongoing logistics and distribution activity happening in Philadelphia. In yet another sign of the depth and
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November 25, 2019
ShopPHL Small Business Saturday
Season’s Greetings! The holidays bring lots of opportunities to enjoy the amenities and shopping experiences Philadelphia has to offer. PIDC is proud to work with many fabulous Philadelphia businesses. We invite you to check out some of our retail small business clients below as you consider where to shop this holiday season. Shopping small helps
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November 20, 2019
John Grady to Step Down as President of PIDC
NEWS RELEASE: Wednesday November 20, 2019 CONTACTS: Liz Ferry, Chamber of Commerce 215-790-3794 Deana Gamble, City of Philadelphia 215-686-6210 Jessica Calter, PIDC 215-496-8161 JOHN GRADY TO STEP DOWN AS PRESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PIDC) Long-time PIDC leader to transition to a private sector role in late-January PHILADELPHIA – (November
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October 29, 2019
Triple Bottom Brewing
[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=”] Triple Bottom Brewing recently celebrated a grand opening at their location at 915 Spring Garden in the West Poplar/ Callowhill neighborhood of Philadelphia. And according to CEO,
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October 29, 2019
October Logistics & Distribution Update
In early 2018, PIDC released Philadelphia Delivers: A Hub for Logistics & Distribution. Since the report’s release, Philadelphia has seen significant real estate development in this booming industrial sector. In this monthly series, you can catch up on the ongoing logistics and distribution activity happening in Philadelphia. In March 2018, PIDC issued an RFP for
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October 29, 2019
Minority Enterprise Development Week Highlights
Presented by the City of Philadelphia, Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week highlights minority businesses and resources to help them grow. Throughout the second week of October, organizations from across the region hosted events focused on this year’s theme, “Moving the Needle.” To kick off MED Week festivities, PIDC served as one of many vendors at
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October 29, 2019
Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line
[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=”] Earlier this month, PIDC partnered with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Manufacturing Alliance (SEPMA), Philadelphia Works, PECO, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to host a premiere event
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October 17, 2019
RFP for Equitable Entrepreneurship Assessment and Strategy
For Immediate Release: October 17, 2019 ContactsAbby Douglas — United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey856-583-1855, Kevin Lessard — City of Philadelphia251-683-2067, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and PIDC, Releases RFP for Equitable Entrepreneurship Assessment and Strategy PHILADELPHIA – United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New
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September 25, 2019
Meet PIDC’s New Team Members
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September 25, 2019
September Logistics & Distribution Update
In early 2018, PIDC released Philadelphia Delivers: A Hub for Logistics & Distribution. Since the report’s release, Philadelphia has continued to see significant real estate development in this booming industrial sector. In this monthly series, you can catch up on the ongoing logistics and distribution activity happening in Philadelphia. This September, PIDC sold a parcel
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September 25, 2019
Tailored Transitions
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] In 2004, Starr Osborne founded Tailored Transitions a home staging, moving management, and interior design firm used by discerning real estate professionals, developers, and homeowners in the Delaware Valley. The business has accomplished a lot since it began in Starr’s own home before it grew into
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September 25, 2019
Upcoming PIDC Fall Events
PIDC has some great events in store for you. October will be packed with a few awesome opportunities to network with others, learn from industry leaders, and get the resources to grow your business. Read more about our upcoming events for MED Week, Manufacturing Month, and our Fall Business Builder Workshops. Business Builder Workshops •
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September 25, 2019
Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia
Longtime partner of PIDC, Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (AACCGP), is dedicated to promoting regional economic growth between Asian & non-Asian businesses while advancing business-friendly public policies and servicing their members through outstanding programs, benefits, and services. Founded in 2002 by Narasimha Shenoy, the current president & CEO, the organization currently includes
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August 28, 2019
Impact Development Fund
After the successful investment of the initial round of $6M from the Impact Development Fund, PIDC launched a second round of $5M to support commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development on commercial corridors in Philadelphia’s low-income neighborhoods. PIDC’s Impact Development Fund provides new capital for neighborhood-based development, driving revitalization in communities that can often be overlooked
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August 26, 2019
Logistics & Distribution Update
In early 2018, PIDC released Philadelphia Delivers: A Hub for Logistics & Distribution. Since the release of that report, Philadelphia has continued to see significant real estate activity in this booming industry. Here are some updates to a small portion of the activity happening in Philadelphia. In addition to creating modern, new industrial space for
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August 26, 2019
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
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August 26, 2019
Jobs, Internships, & Scholarships
[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’s a roundup of two opportunities for students in Philadelphia—1) a new internship scholarship program recently launched by PIDC, and 2) an internship and job platform from
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August 26, 2019
Meet The Summer 2019 PIDC Interns
[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 summer, almost a dozen talented interns joined PIDC to learn and assist us in driving growth to every corner of Philadelphia. Get to know our interns
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