PIDC BLOG

December 6, 2013

SHOP PHL MADE

This holiday season support local when you Shop PHL and locally made when you Shop PHLMADE.

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December 6, 2013

STARTUP PHL SECOND ROUND CALL FOR IDEAS

Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced that Startup PHL is now accepting applications for the second round of Call for Ideas, a grant program to fund innovative proposals that support Philadelphia’s startup ecosystem.

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December 6, 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES INITIATIVE

Many of you have already heard of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative that is transforming small businesses across the country.

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December 6, 2013

PIDC’S MARLA HAMILTON RECOGNIZED AS ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR AT MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 2013 CHOICE AWARDS

The PA-NJ-DE Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC)  non-profit is one of the leading business membership organizations in this region.

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December 6, 2013

HAMILTON FAMILY ARTS CENTER RIBBON CUTTING

Last month the Arden Theatre Hamilton Family Arts Center held its ribbon cutting ceremony letting the community know they were ready to welcome all theatre enthusiasts.

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December 6, 2013

PIDC CLIENTS AMONG 2013 PHILADELPHIA 100 WINNERS

What started as an idea to bring recognition to the region has emerged as a new standard – a standard of excellence.

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November 7, 2013

PIDC AND PWD OPEN NEW ROUND OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES PROGRAM (SMIP) GRANTS

On November 1, 2013, PIDC opened a new funding round for Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP) grants.

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November 7, 2013

BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST AND FMC CORPORATION ANNOUNCE FMC TOWER AT CIRA CENTRE® SOUTH

Brandywine Realty Trust and FMC Corporation announced  that they have excuted a 253,000 square foot, 16-year lease transaction for the spcecialty chemical company’s new global headquarters at Cira Centre® South, located in Philadelphia, PA.

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Sustainability

November 7, 2013

PIDC INTRODUCES ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION FUND

In partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, PIDC is pleased to announce a new resource available to commercial property owners seeking to remediate contaminated land in Philadelphia.

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Sustainability

November 7, 2013

ASOCIACION PUERTORRIQUENOS EN MARCHA (APM) PROJECT FEATURED AT GREENBUILD 2013

Join PIDC on the road to Greenbuild! An expected 30,000 attendees from all over the world come together in just two weeks for Greenbuild, the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building, for three days of outstanding education sessions, renowned speakers, a vast expo floor, green building tours, special seminars and networking events.

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November 7, 2013

GREATER PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST 31ST ANNUAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS

On Wednesday, November 20th, join the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce in honoring our region’s leading entrepreneurs and small businesses and take advantage of this powerful networking event.

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November 7, 2013

PIDC IN THE COMMUNITY

PIDC is looking forward to another month of exciting events. We hope to see you out in the community!

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November 4, 2013

WEEKEND IN LONDON

The Mayor and several members of the Philadelphia delegation arrived safely at London Heathrow Airport on Saturday, November 2nd.

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October 10, 2013

PIDC RECIEVES THREE EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) receives three Gold Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in the categories of Public-Private Partnerships for communities with populations greater than 500,000; Partnerships with Educational Institutions for communities with populations greater than 500,000; and Real Estate Redevelopment & Reuse for communities with populations greater

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October 7, 2013

URBAN OUTFITTERS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION CREATING 2,000 JOBS IN PHILADELPHIA

As announced at this morning’s press conference during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, covered by the Inquirer’s Chris Hepp, Urban Outfitters, the iconic purveyor of hip clothing and housewares, is expanding its Philadelphia headquarters at The Navy Yard and adding a mail-order facility in Lancaster County.

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Black-Owned

October 4, 2013

SPECTRUM HEALTH SERVICES, INC. OPENS NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

On September 27, 2013 Spectrum Health Services, Inc. held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its new community health center in West Philadelphia.

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October 4, 2013

PIDC’S OCTOBER EVENTS

PIDC’s staff does its best work out in the community meeting with clients, forging new partnerships, learning about new resources to help develop Philadelphia’s entrepreneurs, and strengthen the city’s economy. We hope to see you at some of these exciting upcoming events!

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October 4, 2013

VINCERA INSTITUTE EXPANDS TO NEWLY RENOVATED BUILDING AT THE NAVY YARD AND INVITES YOU TO THEIR OPEN HOUSE

Vincera Institute has relocated to Building 489 and has expanded to become a multi-service facility that has integrated top-flight specialties to create an aggregate approach to health and performance.

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