Looking Back At PIDC’s COVID-19 Response 

PIDC has a 65-year history of leading Philadelphia’s economy through periods of economic change. In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted the city to restrict in-person activities to curb the disease’s spread, PIDC promptly sprung into action, marshaling our capital to assist businesses in navigating an unparalleled crisis. PIDC developed the Restart PHL Loan

Applications Are Now Open for New Round of Comcast RISE Grants

Comcast RISE is supporting the growth of all small businesses and entrepreneurs committed to uplifting their local communities. The program is built to help businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. This year, Comcast RISE will award 500 recipients in five cities, including Philadelphia, with a grant package that includes business

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

Apply now for PIDC’s Restart PHL Loan

DETAILS Loan Amount: $25,000 – $250,000 Interest rate:  0%  Term: Up to 5 years PIDC’S RESTART PHL LOAN CAN HELP… Support new revenue streams due to pivots in business models  Provide working capital Purchase equipment Support payroll, rent, and mortgage expenses   Increase inventory  Technology upgrades Mobilization capital Re-hiring and employee training PRIORITIES Funds will be

COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program Impact Report

The COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance Program was a statewide grant program targeting small businesses impacted by business closure orders due to the COVID-19 public health crisis, so these businesses could get the relief they so desperately needed. The program provided grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to small businesses that have been

Fund Your Business During COVID-19: May Update

Are you in need of funding for your business or project? Check out our list of new funding programs for businesses in industries such as arts, food, nonprofit, entertainment, and more!  Apply soon! The Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund is a newly-launched partnership between the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity and Bread & Roses Community

Fund Your Business During COVID-19: April Update

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Fund Your Business During COVID-19: March Update

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Fund Your Business During COVID-19: Feb 26 Update

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