Business Resources

Powered by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc and presented by American Express, ByBlack.us Platform now offers the only no-cost certification program for Black-owned businesses! If you self-identify as a black-owned business, submit your listing on the ByBlack National Directory at www.byblack.us/signup and follow 3 simple steps to complete the process. It takes approx. 3-10 business days for your business listing to appear searchable in the ByBlack Directory and approx. 30-45 days for processing approval for certification.Sign Up Today! »

Local businesses located in Philadelphia can get preference on the City of Philadelphia contracts. To receive preference, businesses must be registered as a Local Business Entity (LBE). These documents can help businesses become certified as LBEs.Sign Up Today! »

Powered by U.S. Black Chambers, Inc and presented by American Express, ByBlack.us Platform now offers the only no-cost certification program for Black-owned businesses! If you self-identify as a black-owned business, submit your listing on the ByBlack National Directory at www.byblack.us/signup and follow 3 simple steps to complete the process. It takes approx. 3-10 business days for your business listing to appear searchable in the ByBlack Directory and approx. 30-45 days for processing approval for certification.Sign Up Today! »

AACC’s Business Solutions Specialist will assist members to identify their company’s business challenges and create effective solutions by recommending ideas and business strategies to realize their company revenue goals. If you would like Business Solutions assistance, please complete this form and indicate what type of assistance you are seeking.Sign Up Today! »

The City of Philadelphia Business Services provides resources to obtain business licenses, tax numbers, options for financing, and information for zoning.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2097Visit Website »

The program is through the department of transportation and provides vehicles for MB under certain regulations.

DBE Program Office, 1234 Market Street
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 580-7278
[email protected]Visit Website »

The Eastern Minority Development Council of PA, NJ & DE supports Minority Owned Enterprises (MBE) Certifications to Black, Asian, Hispanic and Native American businesses.

Ms. Valarie Cofield, CEO
The Bourse Building
111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 569-1005
[email protected]Visit Website »

Entrepreneur Works provides services, programs, loans, and networking opportunities for businesses in the Philadelphia area.

111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 810
The Bourse Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
P: 215.545.3100, F: 215.925.2485Visit Website »

Finanta is a community lender that assist low- to moderate- income entrepreneurs and first time home buyers in Philadelphia with financial education and credit building.

1301 North Second Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122
P: 267.236.7000 (English or Spanish) F:267.236.7008Visit Website »

The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC) works with communities for business development, community revitalization and workforce sustainment. This is a non-profit created by the Philadelphia Department of Commerce.Visit Website »

The Temple University Fox School of Business Small Business Development Center provides consulting and workshops for start-up and small businesses.

1510 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
Beech Building, Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19121
P: 215.204.7282, F: 215.204.4554Visit Website »

The Enterprise Center purpose is to invest in minority businesses and entrepreneurs and to spur community growth.

4548 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
P: 215.895.4026, F: 215.554.6376Visit Website »

The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Small Business Center aims to provide programs, courses resources and events.

Vance Hall, Suite 112
3733 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P: 215.898.4861, F: 215.898.1063Visit Website »

Women’s Development Center provides training, counseling, networking opportunities and programs for Women Owned Businesses.

1315 Walnut Street, Suite 1116
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4711
P: 215.790.9232, F: 215.790.9231Visit Website »

The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center aims to give disadvantaged women access to saving programs, business opportunities, and financial resources.

2010 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
P: 215.564.5500, F: 215.564.0933Visit Website »

An international organization with services nationwide in addition to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, who works extensively with the public and private organizations to promote the growth of American small businesses. The U.S. SBA assists with 8A and Self Certifications.

Philadelphia District Office
Parkview Tower 1150 First Avenue, Suite 1001
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 610-382-3062Visit Website »

eContract Philly is an online interface to support the City in purchasing non-competitively bid services. This website serves as the gateway for the public and for vendors interested in applying for contract opportunities.Visit Website »

The City of Philadelphia Commerce Department supports Minority, Women, Disabled Owned Business through contracting opportunities and certifications.

1515 Arch Street, 12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1666
P: 215.683.2000, F: 215.683.2085Visit Website »