PIDC BLOG

October 4, 2013

UPDATE ON MAYOR NUTTER’S MANUFACTURING TASK FORCE

In early 2013, Mayor Michael Nutter in partnership with Councilman Bobby Henon issued Executive Order 5-13 establishing the Mayor’s Manufacturing Task Force.

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September 17, 2013

PIDC FALL EVENTS

The theme for PIDC this Fall is “Events”.  For the next three months PIDC will be out in the community even more interacting with potential clients, partners and investors.  We hope to see you at some of these exciting events!

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Sustainability

September 12, 2013

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA REQUIRES LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO REPORT ENERGY BENCHMARKING

In June of 2012, Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed Bill No. 120428, which requires energy benchmarking and reporting for large commercial buildings in the city.

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September 12, 2013

FIRST GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES-GREATER PHILADELPHIA CLASS GRADUATES

As the First Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses-Greater Philadelphia Class Graduates, Owners Growing Businesses, Creating Jobs

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Black-Owned

September 12, 2013

THE OFFICE OF COUNCILMAN DAVID OH HOSTS AFRICAN AMERICAN B2B EVENT

The Office of Councilman David Oh Presents:    African American B2B

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September 12, 2013

REGISTER NOW FOR THE NAVY YARD TOURS DURING THE GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE & EXPO IN PHILADELPHIA

The world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building offers you an opportunity to get special in-depth tours of The Navy Yard as part of this significant event–No conference registration necessary.

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NMTC

September 12, 2013

DREXEL UNIVERSITY, PIDC AND US BANK CLOSE ON NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT FINANCING FOR DANA AND DAVID DORNSIFE CENTER

On August 21, 2013, Drexel University, PIDC and US Bank closed on $10.25 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing to develop the Dana and David Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships located at 3509 Spring Garden Street in the Mantua Section of West Philadelphia.

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August 9, 2013

TAX EXEMPT FINANCING WORKSHOP FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS

During the morning of Thursday, July 25th, the law firm Fox Rothschild, in collaboration with the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, hosted a workshop for charter schools in the City of Philadelphia and their advisors.

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August 9, 2013

GREATER PHILADELPHIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SESSION

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration have partnered to help you increase your knowledge in accessing Federal Government contract opportunities.

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August 9, 2013

APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR HISTORIC TAX CREDIT PROGRAM WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

The State Historic Tax Credit will offer 25% state tax credit for the rehabilitation of qualified income-producing buildings.

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August 9, 2013

LIBERTY PROPERTY TRUST/SYNTERRA PARTNERS AND FRANKLIN SQUARE CAPITAL PARTNERS ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 80,050 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AT THE NAVY YARD CORPORATE CENTER

Liberty Property Trust/Synterra Partners announced that it will develop a four-story, 80,050 square foot, Class A office building at 201 Rouse Boulevard in The Navy Yard Corporate Center for Franklin Square Capital Partners.

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Team Members

August 9, 2013

PIDC BIDS FAREWELL TO THE 2013 SUMMER INTERNS

This summer, PIDC once again had the opportunity to work with a great group of interns from a variety of Universities which included:

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August 9, 2013

PIDC ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC

On July 31st , PIDC held its Annual Family Picnic on the parade grounds at The Navy Yard with a Hawaiian theme.

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August 7, 2013

URBAN YOUTH ACADEMY RICHIE ASHBURN FIELDS PHASE 1D PRESS BOX BID RESULTS

Click here for the results of Bids received on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 4:00pm. PIDC will evaluate whether each bid is responsive and responsible before final selection.

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Sustainability

July 23, 2013

PIDC ANNOUNCES RFP FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Please follow this link to download documents for the Professional Environmental Services RFP. For more information please contact Kate McNamara at .

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NMTC

July 11, 2013

PIDC INVESTS IN THE CENTER FOR THE URBAN CHILD

On June 20, 2013, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, PIDC and Bank of America Community Development Corporation closed on $15 million of New Markets Tax Credit financing to develop the Center for the Urban Child (the “Center”) in the Feltonville/Juniata Park Community of Philadelphia.

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July 11, 2013

PGW ENERGYSENSE NOW OFFERS CASH GRANTS AND REBATES TO PHILADELPHIA BUSINESSES

Energy efficiency projects are routinely a good investment for property owners to increase property value while cutting operating costs.

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July 11, 2013

PIDC CO-HOSTS CHARTER SCHOOL POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP

The law firm Fox Rothschild LLP along with BNY Mellon, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation are hosting a workshop for charter schools and other non-profits in the City of Philadelphia that have issued tax-exempt bonds to finance capital projects or refinance existing debt.

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