July 25, 2022
Meet PIDC’s New 2022 Team Members
PIDC continues to grow, drawing from Philadelphia’s top talent. We hired a great group of hardworking, talented, and experienced employees in various fields. It is our pleasure to introduce you to our new additions to the PIDC team! Kassandra Colon HOMETOWN: North Philadelphia DEPARTMENT: Portfolio Management TITLE: Loan Portfolio Monitor What role will you play
Read MoreJune 29, 2022
PIDC Celebrates Employee Milestones
All of our employees are such a significant part of our team and we couldn’t imagine our workplace without them. Recently, a few of our employees reached their anniversary milestones and/or received a promotion. Please join us in congratulating them on their achievements. Our employees have all worked hard for their accomplishments and we truly
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Roundup of Updates in the Life Sciences Sector
Ranked among the top 10 life sciences markets in the U.S., the Philadelphia region is home to world-class research institutions, inventors of breakthrough medical treatments and technology, and 15 major health systems, according to the Select Greater Philadelphia Council. Plus, with nearly 70,000 employed in the life sciences industry and more than 40 cell and
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month – Q&A with Dock Street Brewery
This Immigrant Heritage Month and beyond, PIDC celebrates and supports immigrant business owners and we encourage you to join us in doing so. This month, we interviewed Dock Street Brewery owner Rosemarie Certo on the importance of support for immigrant business owners. Here’s what she had to say. Dock Street Brewery Rosemarie Certo, owner PIDC
Read MoreJune 28, 2022
2022 Philadelphia Industrial Market & Land Use Strategy Study & Report
This summer, PIDC, in partnership with the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, will initiate work on the cutting-edge 2022 Philadelphia Industrial Market and Land Use Strategy Study and Report which will play a major part in developments in the city for the next decade or more. As an update from
Read MoreJune 22, 2022
Newsletter Archive
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Read MoreJune 22, 2022
2021 Annual Review
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Read MoreJune 2, 2022
ANNE BOVAIRD NEVINS TO TRANSITION FROM PIDC LEADERSHIP
CONTACTS Liz Ferry, Chamber of Commerce 215-356-8252 Kevin Lessard, City of Philadelphia 215-686-6210 Jessica Calter, PIDC 215-496-8161 Long-time PIDC leader to move on to new opportunities later this year and organization will search for a new president PHILADELPHIA – (June 2, 2022) Mayor Jim Kenney and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
PIDC Talks Impact-Driving Real Estate Investments at Total Impact Summit 2022
This month, PIDC partner, ImpactPHL hosted Total Impact Summit 2022: Investing for New Economies. ImpactPHL is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to growing the Greater Philadelphia region’s impact economy. The organization’s two-day summit provided an opportunity for individual and institutional investors, fund managers, and financial advisors to connect with aligned peers, learn about local and global
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is a PIDC partner on a mission to build a just, green, and thriving economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. SBN accomplishes its mission by supporting a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policymakers and the public about sustainability. Since its founding in 2001, SBN
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
Fund Your Business During This Time of Economic Recovery
Are you in need of funding for your business or project in this time of economic recovery? Check out our list of resources, which includes the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Job Creators Quest Grant, the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, and the 2022 Illuminate the Arts Grant. Apply soon! Pennsylvania and New Jersey Job Creators Quest
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
PIDC Clients You Need to Know: Asian American and Pacific Islander Businesses
PIDC is proud to support diverse businesses in Philadelphia. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, we are highlighting a few Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses and experiences working with PIDC. We encourage you to support these clients, and other businesses throughout Philadelphia, today and beyond.
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
PIDC ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LIFE SCIENCES DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN PHILADELPHIA
CONTACTS: Jessica Calter 215-496-8161 Elizabeth Brand Director of Marketing, Colliers 215-928-7582 Photo Credit: PIDC/Digsau Lower Schuylkill Biotech Campus solicitation offers opportunity for development of up to 1M square feet in an elite US bio cluster. PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 19, 2021 – PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, is seeking partners to shape
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
PIDC Joins United by Blue in Facilitating a Clean Up of Bartram’s North Property in Kingsessing
In coordination with United by Blue (UBB), in December 2021, PIDC facilitated a clean up of a Bartram’s North property located north of 49th street near Botanic Avenue in Kingsessing. As a sustainable clothing and accessories brand, UBB removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways for every product purchased. Through UBB’s commitment to
Read MoreApril 20, 2022
PIDC Clients You Need to Know: Sustainable Businesses
Did you know that Philadelphia celebrated the first annual Earth Week in April 1970 on Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park? Fifty-two years later, Earth Week – a week of events and initiatives that bring awareness to environmental issues to spur action – is still in full swing in Philadelphia. The week culminates on Earth Day,
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
Independence Business Alliance
PIDC partner, Independence Business Alliance (IBA), provides opportunities, access, and resources to LGBTQ+ professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 2007 and known as the region’s LGBTQ+ chamber, the mission of the Independence Business Alliance is to promote Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ business and leadership communities to enhance financial opportunities, foster diversity, develop
Read MoreMarch 24, 2022
PIDC Clients You Need to Know – Women Business Owners
This Women’s History Month, we’re honoring women business owners by highlighting our PIDC client businesses owned by incredible women. Check out their success stories and testimonials below. We’re proud to support local businesses through financing, education, and other services for business growth. We encourage you to support these clients and other women-owned businesses throughout Philadelphia.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2022
PIDC Commercial Mortgage Loan
The Commercial Mortgage Loan was developed out of a capital need that PIDC identified for small businesses and nonprofits to purchase their existing locations and benefit from investment in their growing neighborhoods and commercial corridors. By allowing businesses to gain ownership of their physical asset, the Commercial Mortgage Loan helps to build wealth for entrepreneurs
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