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🎉MED Week starts October 5!

Philadelphia’s 42nd Annual MED Week is bringing business owners opportunities to connect, learn, and tap into resources to help move their businesses forward.

This year’s theme: “Advancing Economic Opportunity for All.”

Explore a full lineup of events and workshops happening across the city, including PIDC’s “Unlock Flexible Capital & Resources for Your Business.”⬇️
https://www.phila.gov/spotlight/maximizing-economic-development-med-week/

For more than two decades, PIDC has been working to transform The Navy Yard into a dynamic place to work, live and spend time.

Today, that vision is taking shape.

With more than 150 businesses, 16,000 jobs, new residential development, expanded transit, public spaces, dining and more, the Navy Yard continues to evolve from a former industrial shipyard into a mixed-use neighborhood and economic hub.

Billy Penn recently took a look at what’s happening across the Navy Yard and what’s ahead⬇️
https://billypenn.com/2026/09/26/philadelphia-navy-yard-city-guide-living-working-development/

Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? A powerful new collaboration between University of Pennsylvania and the Community College of Philadelphia is offering specialized training and resources designed to accelerate your growth.

If you are a local business owner looking to scale, sharpen your leadership skills, and tap into a powerful network of support right here in the community, this program is built for you.

Don't miss the chance to invest in your business's future. Apply for the Penn-CCP Entrepreneurship Academy today⬇️
https://apply.ccp.edu/register/penn-ccpentrepreneurshipacademy

We're closing out September by celebrating four team members who reached new work anniversaries this month! These team members are helping us drive growth to every corner of Philadelphia, plus making meaningful transformation at The Navy Yard.

Please join us in congratulating:
✅Monica Trudeau - Vice President, Project Management & Engineering
✅ Alex Smith - Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
✅Evelyn Montalvo - Manager, Loan Administration
✅Adriana Buck - Vice President and Controller

Thank you all for your dedication and continuous commitment to our city's success!

Have you ever wondered how tax-exempt bonds can help organizations fund major capital projects?

PIDC is hosting our 2nd Annual Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Seminar to break down how tax-exempt bonds can provide long-term financing for projects across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Attendees will learn about the issuance process, the benefits of issuing through PIDC/PAID, and how public finance professionals help organizations navigate underwriting and approval.

We’ll also take a closer look at real-world case studies and how tax-exempt bonds can support projects like property acquisition, renovations, new construction, refinancing qualified debt and working capital.

This seminar is designed for organizations across healthcare, education, senior housing, affordable housing, social services, and more.

October 20, 2026
📍 1500 Market St #3500, Philadelphia, PA 19102
🔗 Register today: https://pidcphila.com/events

The Federal Reserve's 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and we are a partner in this effort.

Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about what financial conditions you face, whether and how you use debt, and more. Your perspective matters. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.

Take the 12-minute survey now. Survey closes November 13th⬇️
https://www.greaterphlgrowth.com/sbcs

This , PIDC brought Philadelphia’s Hispanic and Latino business community together for the second annual Elevate & Connect: A Resource Night Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

The event connected business owners with organizations offering financing, technical assistance, real estate services, and other resources to support business growth, while creating opportunities to build meaningful relationships and strengthen Philadelphia’s network of support.

Thank you to our partners, Greenline Access Capital, TD Bank, Rehobot Real Estate, GG CPA Services, Dominican American Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Department of Commerce, El Mole Poblano, Sylvia’s Bakery, and M Santos Interiors for helping make this event possible and creating opportunities for connection and collaboration.

Read more about the event⬇️

PIDC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Second Annual Elevate & Connect Business Resource Night - PIDC At PIDC, our mission is to help businesses and communities grow. That means connecting Philadelphia businesses with the financing, real estate opportunities, technical assistance, and other resources they need to turn ideas into action and take their next steps. Each year, from September 15 through....

🍂Happy First Day of Fall, Philly! Today marks the official start of the best season in the city. The air is getting crisp, the leaves are starting to turn, and every single neighborhood is about to bring that cozy warmth you can only find in Philadelphia.

Whether you’re a lifelong local or just stopping through, there is truly no better time to explore.

To help you kick off autumn the right way, we’ve curated the perfect Philly fall day! Check out our guide for cozy stops at our incredible PIDC clients, local flavors, and stunning scenic views you won’t want to miss ⬇️
https://pidcphila.com/blog/pidcs-perfect-fall-day/