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September 5, 2018
HOMEWOOD SUITES UNIVERSITY CITY
In 2010, PIDC begin working with Campus Apartments for Homewood Suites by Hilton University City to provide a space needed for those visiting Philadelphia for educational pursuits, medical reasons, or tourism. The 10 story, 136 guest room extended stay hotel is located at 4109 Walnut Street, adjacent to the University of Pennsylvania campus, and this
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September 5, 2018
PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER
Since its construction in 1993, the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) has consistently hosted successful, record-breaking meetings and conventions. Now, in its 25th year, the PCC has welcomed 27.2 million visitors, hosted over 7,000 events, and generated $13.3 billion in regional economic impact. Its location makes it one of Philadelphia’s prime spots to host events with
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August 29, 2018
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
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August 29, 2018
LOGISTICS REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES
In April 2018 PIDC and our partners released Philadelphia Delivers: A Hub for Logistics & Distribution. Since the release of this report which outlined the case for logistics and distribution facilities in Philadelphia’s well-suited industrial land, the city has continued to see investments in this industry. Proving there is major growth opportunity for the market,
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August 29, 2018
PIDC KICKS OFF FALL 2018 BUSINESS BUILDER WORKSHOPS
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August 29, 2018
ARTS & CRAFTS HOLDINGS OFFERS STUDIO SPACE FOR CREATIVES
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August 29, 2018
MEET OUR PIDC INTERNS
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August 6, 2018
DORNSIFE CENTER
Located between the Mantua and Powelton Village neighborhoods of West Philadelphia, the Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships is the cornerstone of Drexel University’s commitment to civic engagement. The Dornsife Center fosters creative collaboration between Drexel’s faculty, staff and students, and the surrounding community. Programming at the Dornsife Center is driven by a
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August 6, 2018
FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
With a history truly reaching every corner of the city, the Fox Chase Cancer Center (“Fox Chase”) first opened for patients in 1904 in a remodeled Victorian style home on 45th and Chestnut. As one of the country’s first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase has had a longstanding commitment to research, prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship, and
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August 6, 2018
FRANKFORD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Located in the newly renovated Daral Building at 4667-69 Paul Street, the Frankford Community Development Corporation provides affordable housing and business development resources to the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Since its inception, the Frankford CDC has worked endlessly to provide increased job opportunities, affordable housing, and support of the development of increased financial resources through
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August 6, 2018
REVZILLA
After 10 years in business, RevZilla is still revving up the motorcycle industry in a monstrous way as the largest online retailer in the motorcycle apparel and accessory industry. In the past few years, growth in sales have tripled and they earned a cult following of over 500K YouTube channel subscribers for their unique reviews
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August 6, 2018
COMMUNITY HEALTH & LITERACY CENTER
Situated on the corner of Broad and Morris Streets in South Philadelphia is the Community Health and Literacy Center. Opened in 2016, the Community Health and Literacy Center is the product of a partnership between the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the City of Philadelphia, PIDC, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and others. This project
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August 6, 2018
LOWER SCHUYLKILL RIVER
The Lower Schuylkill is one of Philadelphia’s oldest and most developed industrial corridors. Once a vibrant hub of heavy industry, the Lower Schuylkill was hit hard by the contraction of the industrial sector in the latter half of the 20th century. Despite these challenges, the Lower Schuylkill’s strategic location, transportation assets, industrial character, and zoning
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July 20, 2018
UPDATES FROM PIDC’S IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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July 20, 2018
GREAT START TO 2018 BUSINESS BUILDER WORKSHOP SERIES
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] So far in 2018, a few hundred people learned from business experts, gained tools to reach their business goals, and networked with Philadelphia business owners of a variety of industries at one or more of PIDC’s 24 Business Builder Workshops. This year started off with a
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July 20, 2018
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA POWER UP YOUR BUSINESS PROGRAM
[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 be a member of the advisory committee of Power Up Your Business – a program funded by the City of Philadelphia and created by the Community College of Philadelphia. Started in January 2017, Power Up Your Business has been helping business owners surge
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June 29, 2018
YARDS BREWERY COMPANY
Yards has proudly brewed Philadelphia’s beer since 1994. Philadelphia Pale and Brawler, both nationally-recognized ales, lead a balanced portfolio of quality, handcrafted beers, including eight year round offerings and several seasonal and limited releases. The regional craft producer has grown from a garage-sized operation in the Manayunk section of Philadelphia to a 70,000 square foot
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June 29, 2018
DUROSS & LANGEL
Duross & Langel was founded back in 2004 as a small store, with the goal to create and develop natural spa and skin care products. The Center City based company hand makes soaps, skin and hair care products and candles that will take your sense of smell to new heights and leave your skin squeaky
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