PIDC BLOG

Sustainability

June 11, 2014

12 PIDC PROJECTS NAMED FINALISTS IN URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) PHILADELPHIA’S INAUGURAL WILLARD G. ROUSE AWARDS

PIDC is excited to see 12 of its projects listed as finalist for the ULI Philadelphia Excellence Awards. In its inaugural year, the Awards for Excellence will recognize the best projects completed within the last five years in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

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Sustainability

June 11, 2014

BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS ISSUES ALTERNATIVE AND CLEAN ENERGY RFP

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for funding awards of up to $750,000 for companies with commercializing technologies in energy generation, conservation, and/or transportation.

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June 11, 2014

PIDC IN THE COMMUNITY

PIDC wants to connect with you, so we’ll have plenty of opportunities this summer for you to meet our staff. Make sure to tag us @PIDCphila on Twitter and Facebook in your photos and comments when you see us out at events!

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June 11, 2014

RECAP: THE 8TH ANNUAL NAVY YARD EXECUTIVES’ BREAKFAST

On May 1st, the leaders from the diverse mix of companies at The Navy Yard gathered to network and hear about ongoing development projects and exciting accomplishments at The Navy Yard for the 8th Annual Executives’ Breakfast.

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May 8, 2014

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA PROPERTIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE

PIDC on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia is pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to those interested in acquiring or redeveloping any of the twenty school properties available for sale.

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NMTC

May 8, 2014

POSITIONING YOUR PROJECT FOR NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS

On May 20, 2014, PIDC in partnership with Ballard Spahr, CohnReznic, PNC and Seawall Development Company will bring you an opportunity to learn more about the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program and how you can position your project to take advantage of this financing.

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May 8, 2014

GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAM CONTINUES TO REACH ENTREPRENEURS

On April 26, 2014, 27 Philadelphia entrepreneurs graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses education program at the Community College of Philadelphia, bringing the total number of scholars to 78.

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May 8, 2014

REINVENTING OLDER COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE COMING TO PHILADELPHIA

From May 12-14, 2014, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and its cosponsors will welcome community development innovators and leaders to Philadelphia.

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May 8, 2014

PIDC IN THE COMMUNITY

We hope you can join us for some exciting events this month. There are some great opportunities for networking and business development.

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May 8, 2014

LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST & SYNTERRA PARTNERS BREAK GROUND ON A FULLY PRE-LEASED FLEX BUILDING IN THE NAVY YARD COMMERCE CENTER

Liberty Property Trust, which owns and manages more than 16 million square feet of office, flex and industrial space in the Greater Philadelphia region, together with its joint venture partner Synterra Partners, broke ground on its third Class A flex building in The Navy Yard Commerce Center (and its fifth flex building at The Navy

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April 9, 2014

PIDC GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

PIDC is a big advocate of serving our community.

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April 9, 2014

PIDC’s TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF CHARTER SCHOOLS

PIDC administers the PAID Tax-Exempt Bond Program, which is available to certain qualifying manufacturing facilities, non-profits, other exempt organizations, and the City of Philadelphia.

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April 9, 2014

STARTUP PHL SECOND ROUND CALL FOR IDEAS ANNOUNCEMENT

The Startup PHL Call for Ideas is a Commerce Department and PIDC program that provides grants for projects that support entrepreneurs and improve Philadelphia’s startup scene.

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April 9, 2014

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION GROUNDBREAKING

Last month supporters, city officials and Revolutionary War re-enactors gathered to break ground on the latest historical museum in Old City Philadelphia.

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April 9, 2014

NEW TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AVAILABLE

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has adopted guidelines for the Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF).

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April 9, 2014

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE AT THE NAVY YARD

The Navy Yard welcomes spring with a campus full of buzzing activity, including five new construction and renovation projects!

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April 9, 2014

PIDC IN THE COMMUNITY

We’ve got a great lineup of events in April, so make sure to register today and get them on your calendars. We look forward to seeing you this month!

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March 6, 2014

LISC PHILADELPHIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT FOR EL CORAZON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

Taller Puertorriqueno and LISC are issuing a Request for Qualifications to hire a consultant with expertise in real estate development, financing and project management to help advance the development of its proposed El Corazon Cultural Arts Center. Please click here RFQ_Taller El Corazon Center for more information.

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