PIDC BLOG

January 15, 2020

ANNE BOVAIRD NEVINS NAMED AS NEXT PRESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

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Education & Medicine

December 19, 2019

Groundbreakings & Ribbon Cuttings

Some of PIDC’s spectacular neighborhood projects have recently cut the ribbons and celebrated opening their doors. Here are a few notable projects that have either renovated their current location or opened at an entirely new location. Community Partnership School is now in its 14th year of providing high quality and affordable early childhood and elementary

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December 19, 2019

Stormwater Grant Program

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December 19, 2019

Future of Work 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=”] On November 6-7, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, City of Philadelphia, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and Drexel University joined forces to host a Business innovations

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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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SHOP PHL

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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Sustainability

October 29, 2019

Triple Bottom Brewing

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Logistics & Distribution

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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MED Week

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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Sustainability

October 29, 2019

Manufacturer Resources that Increase Your Bottom Line

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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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Team Members

September 25, 2019

Meet PIDC’s New Team Members

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Logistics & Distribution

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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MED Week

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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AAPI

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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Hispanic & Latino

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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