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PIDC
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, PA 10,017 followers
Driving growth to every corner of Philadelphia
About us
We are Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. We provide financing and real estate products to businesses, nonprofits, and developers in all neighborhoods of Philadelphia. PIDC is a nonprofit organization founded by the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in 1958. MISSION & VALUES Our mission is to grow a global economy through inclusive economic development that ultimately achieves a high quality of life for all who live and work in Philadelphia. PIDC works with companies of all sizes driving growth to every corner of Philadelphia. We work on projects that are big and small with businesses, developers, and nonprofits in every sector. PIDC is committed to driving transformative growth for Philadelphians with a human-centered approach by directing our financial and real estate services, knowledge, and networks toward creating a vibrant and sustainable Philadelphia. To achieve this mission, PIDC focuses on five areas: CAPACITY: Create and sustain internal capacity and external partnerships to scale the availability and breadth of economic development resources and solutions to clients. CAPITAL ACCESS AND SERVICES: Expand financing and business support services to benefit under-resourced communities and marginalized populations. LAND USE: Catalyze development of projects that create quality jobs, advance equity, and promote sustainability. KNOWLEDGE & NETWORKS: Share knowledge and networks to respond to client, partner, and market needs. EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING: Elevate the physical, mental, and financial well-being of PIDC employees and provide opportunity for each to thrive and grow professionally. Learn more at www.pidcphila.com
- Website
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http://www.PIDCphila.com
External link for PIDC
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1958
- Specialties
- Financing, Real Estate, Economic Development, Business Lending, and Community Development
Locations
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Primary
1500 Market Street
Suite 3500 West
Philadelphia, PA 19102, US
Employees at PIDC
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Kurt Scholler
Meditation Teacher
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Marquis T Upshur, M.S., MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP
Senior Vice President, Human Resources at PIDC
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Jennifer Crowther
Economic Development, Capitalization, and Impact
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Quynh-Mai Nguyen
Forward thinking designer in all things creative, building bridges with visual storytelling + a professional advocate for inclusive driven…
Updates
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In the age of smartphones, streaming services, and video games, it's easy to forget the charm of face-to-face interactions and the simple joy of sitting down to play a board game. But there's a place in Philadelphia that is keeping the beauty of board games alive: Queen & Rook Game Cafe. Queen & Rook opened its doors in September of 2019, and has grown in popularity since. To help with their expansion, PIDC provided them with a loan for the renovations and fit out of the new space, helping them grown their staff by more than 25% and grow their revenue by almost 30%. Read More ⬇️
How Queen & Rook Mastered the Game of Small Business Success - PIDC
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Center City District is looking to gauge the public's experience and perceptions of Center City Philadelphia and to measure how well the Center City District (CCD) and their staff are performing. Fill out this 5-minute survey and let them know what they're doing well and what they can do better or differently. Complete the survey now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e9X9FgYy
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Life-changing innovation happens at the Navy Yard! Biotechnology company Adaptimmune developed their groundbreaking cancer therapy, Tecelra, here. Read more about the first FDA-approved cancer therapy that uses immune cells to target solid tumors. We are proud to be the home of biotechnology that saves lives.
A Navy Yard biotech designed a first-of-its-kind therapy for rare cancer. Now, it waits for patients.
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Did you miss our September newsletter? Don’t worry—you can catch up on the latest updates from PIDC, including spotlights on hispanic and latino(a)-owned businesses, tips to avoid predatory lending, and a showcase of our recent scholarship awardees. Discover all this and more in our September roundup! https://lnkd.in/evZYWwnt
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Philadelphia continues to prove why it's a powerhouse in the life sciences industry. JLL's annual ranking of the country's top life sciences clusters puts Philadelphia in the eighth spot, up from ninth in last year's report. The city’s vibrant ecosystem of research institutions, innovative companies, and talented workforce continues to drive groundbreaking advancements in healthcare and biotechnology. At PIDC, we're proud to play a role in this growth by supporting the infrastructure, financing, and partnerships that help life sciences companies thrive right here in Philly. Together, we’re creating a future of cutting-edge innovation and life-changing discoveries!
Philadelphia region moves up in JLL ranking of the country's top life sciences clusters - Philadelphia Business Journal
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Secure your seat to the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual "State of Hispanic Business" Forum where attendees will discover the secrets to building a personal brand, growing your follower base, and creating engaging content that resonates. Learn how brands and businesses harness the power of influencer marketing! Get your tickets today, don’t miss out ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4654yeb
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This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we're saying a huge THANK YOU to local leader and entrepreneur Kersy Azocar, who has been instrumental in helping PIDC establish Business Builder Workshops en Español! These Spanish-language workshops address a wide variety of business challenges faced by Hispanic and Latino(a) business owners. Read more about Kersy and BBW en Español⬇️
Meet Kersy Azocar, Cornerstone of PIDC’s Business Builder Workshops en Español - PIDC
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Join PIDC, Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs, and Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to learn how wealth creation relies on planning and proper financial knowledge to achieve your financial goals October 9th during MED Week! We’ll dive into the critical topic of generational wealth, exploring how it impacts communities of color and the wealth gap in the U.S. With disparities visible in recent data, understanding wealth creation and planning is more crucial than ever.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies to help bridge the wealth gap and achieve your financial goals. Register Now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ec-kuZJa #MEDWeek #GenerationalWealth #FinancialEmpowerment #blackentrepreneurs #Entrepreneurs #financialeducation
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Philadelphia’s workforce has grown, and immigrant workers have been a significant contributor. About a third of self-employed business owners in Philadelphia are immigrants according to a new series of reports from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Immigrant-owned businesses play a vital part of our city's economy, and PIDC is here to support them! Read more⬇️
A third of self-employed entrepreneurs in Philly are immigrants, and other insights from new Pew reports
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