How Fireball Printing Grew Its Business & Impact in Philadelphia

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If you’ve ever bought a perfect art print, been inspired by sharp signage, or flipped through a printed brochure, you know the power of high-quality printing. At Fireball Printing, it’s about more than just ink and paper—it’s about transforming ideas into lasting impressions. Started by Catherine Dentino and Paul Yavarone Jr. in 2008, Fireball Printing

PIDC Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025

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For Immediate Release: March 18, 2025 Contact: Kevin Lessard, PIDCSVP, Marketing Communications & Government PHILADELPHIA —PIDC, Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, earning the #7 spot in the Economic Development category. This year’s list shines a

Celebrating the Women of PIDC Who Drive Growth and Impact Across Philadelphia

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At PIDC, the women who drive our mission forward are more than just professionals—they are leaders, innovators, teachers, and more. This Women’s History Month, we want to highlight them and their commitment to economic development, community impact, and business growth. We are extremely proud of the award-winning work that the women of PIDC do everyday.

Sending Love to Our PIDC Clients

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At PIDC, we believe in reflecting on the relationships that matter most—both personally and professionally and we want to express our heartfelt appreciation to our clients. Whether you’ve attended one of our Business Builder workshops in English or Spanish, worked with our real estate team to find the perfect location for your business, or have

PIDC Expands Commitment to Future Economic Development Leaders with Launch of New PhiDEL Scholarship

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For Immediate Release: February 18, 2025 Contact: Kevin Lessard, PIDCSVP, Marketing Communications & Government PHILADELPHIA — Today, PIDC—Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation—is proud to announce the launch of the Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship and Internship Program. This new initiative builds on PIDC’s long-standing commitment to fostering the next generation of economic development

Elevating Every Occasion—How Martha Santos Makes Events Shine

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M Santos Interiors LLC turns moments into memories. Founded in 2018 by Martha Santos, this interior design and event planning company specializes in cohesive and visually stunning events. What began as a teenage passion for decorating has blossomed into a successful business that’s redefining Greater Philadelphia’s events industry.   Santos has a background in interior design

Applications Open: 2025 PIDC-D’Alessio Scholarship

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PIDC launched the D’Alessio Scholarship for Urban Development in 2018 when the organization marked its 60th anniversary, and in recognition of Walt D’Alessio’s decades of commitment and leadership at PIDC; his many years of service to Philadelphia’s business, civic, and governmental communities; and his support for people across the profession. This year, the scholarship carries